Busselton-Dunsborough Times

soil testingBusselton soil tests to limit chemical run-off

A soil testing program by a well-known Busselton management group has helped farmers limit their off-farm impacts.

Catherine Massey

WA tourism awardsBusselton Jetty due finalists in tourism awards

Hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic has paid off for two Busselton Jetty workers who were recently selected as finalists for the WA Tourism Awards.

‘Fearless’Survivor’s tribute to South West teens killed in crash

One of the survivors of a fatal car crash in the South West that killed a pair of teenage boys at the weekend has spoken of his ‘unimaginable’ heartache over losing two of his closest friends.

Catherine Massey & Jakeb Waddell

Community in sufferingSchool friends killed in tragic SW crash identified

A South West community is in shock today after the two teenage boys killed in a horrific crash last night have been identified as school friends who were believed to be on their way to a party.

Catherine Massey & Jakeb Waddell

Car split in twoTwo boys confirmed dead in horror South West crash

Two boys have died overnight after a car carrying seven teens — two of whom are believed to have been travelling in the boot — crashed into a tree.

Catherine Massey

street artBusselton CBD alight with new mural

A community group trying to breathe more life into the CBD celebrated their hard work on Sunday night when they officially opened the new Busselton Street Art Project.

Catherine Massey

Young voicesBusselton give youth a voice with new employee

A new youth development officer in Busselton has been selected to undertake a 12-month traineeship with the City of Busselton Youth Service team.

Catherine Massey

Community spiritStaff snapped up after fire devastates beloved eatery

The mass of chefs, bartenders, and waiters who suddenly found themselves unemployed when their workplace was destroyed by fire this week have been snatched up by hospitality venues in the South West.

Catherine Massey

x-adventureDunsborough X-Adventure success despite drawbacks

A mass of unprecedented obstacles failed to deter the running of a successful adventure race in the Capes at the weekend.

Catherine Massey

footballBusselton Magpies look to rebound after Bunbury loss

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault chipped away at the magpie’s lead and ran over the top of them last week.

Jackson Barrett

What’s onBustling Busselton, what’s on in the capes

All the action in and around Busselton next week

wet weddingBusselton underwater wedding a first for WA

A Mandurah couple have tied the knot in Busselton, in what is believed to be an Australian first.Surrounded by fish, Debby and Cameron McLeod celebrated their wedding under the Busselton Jetty.

Catherine Massey

Marvelous marineBusselton observatory designs unveiled

Final designs for the world’s biggest natural marine observatory at the end of the Busselton Jetty were revealed last night.

Catherine Massey

soccerCity split points

A last-minute goal from Mattia Comelato allowed CMI Busselton City to share the points with Dynamos in a 1-1 draw at Churchill Park on Sunday.

Steve Gibson

Top drops‘Love at first sip’: Kylie adores own-brand Margs wine

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: The princess of pop is sprinkling some of her stardust on WA after choosing Margaret River as the home of her first Australian wine.

Ray Jordan

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Teen beat love rival, tore out her hair but avoids jail

A waitress has escaped with a fine for a drunken attack on another woman in a pub during which she dragged her victim by the hair until it ripped out.

Taylar Amonini

Bird surveyBird survey event welcomes locals

This weekend the Busselton Naturalists Club and the Cape to Cape Bird Group will join forces to survey birds in Ambergate.

Bernie Masters

FireThe Goose ‘a total loss’ after blaze rips through

A blaze at The Goose Beach Bar and Kitchen was first reported at about 3.46am this morning and was understood to have started in the utilities room before burning through the entire building.

Catherine Massey

Devastating blow‘Total loss’: Iconic SW restaurant destroyed by blaze

Iconic Busselton restaurant The Goose Beach Bar and Kitchen has been gutted by a blaze overnight, leaving locals devastated.

Catherine Massey

muralLocals join in mural artwork

A new sense of vibrancy can be felt in the heart of Busselton this month as a 40m mural nears completion.

Catherine Massey

Plant theftPlant theft hurts

A “frustrating” spate of plant stealing in the region has caused heartache for a Vasse woman using her garden as a retreat during chemotherapy.

Catherine Massey

Easter 2021Buns hot to trot as Busselton No.2 spot

Hot cross buns were a hot commodity in Busselton this Easter with local residents revealed as the second highest consumers of the treat in WA.

Catherine Massey

Covid vaxCentre is jab ground zero

A medical centre in the heart of Busselton offering the COVID-19 jab has delivered about 1200 vaccinations over the past three weeks.

Catherine Massey

HomelessnessAlone & nowhere to go

A surge in rental prices following the end of the State Government COVID-19 emergency rent moratorium last week has pushed homelessness in the Capes towards crisis levels.

Catherine Massey