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ALL SMILES PremiumSell-out art party for Margaret River Region Open Studios

A sell-out art party was hosted on Sunday night to celebrate the start of the annual Margaret River Region Open Studios showcase

Amber Lilley

Sign prankPremiumDunsborough Maccas sign just a prank says City

Despite causing outrage online, a sign appearing to announce a McDonald’s set to open in the tourism hot spot of Dunsborough has been debunked.

Oliver Lane

Drug bust PremiumDunsborough police arrest man after drug bust

Dunsborough police have thanked members of the public for keeping a sharp eye out after reports of suspicious behaviour led to a drug bust. 

Holly Prentice

Looking for interestPremiumFinal Capecare Dunsborough beds open

The Capecare Dunsborough will open the remaining 41 beds at the residential aged-care facility which first opened 2years ago following a stabilsation of staffing.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Vital protectionPremiumTour reassures residents with city’s flood defences

A total of 50 Busselton community members were given a tour of the city’s flood protection infrastructure last week after concerns were raised during winter of potential flooding risks

Sean Van Der Wielen

Regional WACommentsPremiumBusselton brewery wants e-scooters to stay in tourist haven

The head of a major Busselton venue has backed calls for electric scooters to remain in place, saying it’s great for tourism in the area.

Sean Van Der Wielen

New optionPremiumConstruction starts on Busselton chocolate shop

Construction works on transforming a former sports club building into a new chocolate shop in the heart of Busselton are now underway.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Improving the environmentPremium1500 seedlings planted by students for National Tree Day

Students from Capel Primary School, Busselton Senior High School and Georgiana Molly Anglican School has planted more than 1500 seedlings as part of National Tree Day

Sean Van Der Wielen

Outstanding servicePremiumCullen honoured for dedication to wine industry

Cullen Wines managing director Vanya Cullen has been recognised for her service to the wine industry with the 2024 WA Wine Press Club’s Jack Mann Memorial Award

Sean Van Der Wielen

2000km for CancerPremiumBusselton apprentice stretching limits for cancer research

A Busselton apprentice has set a physical challenge for himself to ride 2000km between Busselton and Perth over eight days, aiming to raise $5000 for cancer research.

Claudette Rizzi

Busselton Ukulele StrummersPremiumBusselton music scene boosted by seasoned ukulele players

A Busselton not-for-profit has pulled strings to gather top ukulele players from the region and beyond to boost the Busselton cultural scene with four interactive workshops and a concert to be held next week.

Claudette Rizzi

Charity ridePremiumTour de Gracetown gearing up for 2024 event

The Tour de Gracetown will return to the Margaret River region on October 12, raising funds for River Angels and Lung Foundation Australia.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Heading back WestPremiumRegurgitator lead ‘can’t wait’ for Dunsborough festival

Regurgitator’s lead singer Quan Yeomans is excited to be heading back to WA for the Dunsborough leg of Hotter Than Hell next month.

Sean Van Der Wielen

GO SLOWERString of trees on South West safety chopping block

Trees on the Vasse-Yallingup Siding road have been put on the chopping block in a South West city’s bid to improve safety, as residents and environmentalists push for a lower speed limit consideration instead. 

Craig Duncan

pick of the cropJarvis hand-picked for wine sustainability project

Well-known Margaret River vigneron Eloise Jarvis has been appointed to a key role.

Warren Hately

Strong viewsPremiumMixed response to offshore wind farm zone declaration

The Federal Government’s decision to declare an offshore wind farm zone in the South West has received mixed reactions, despite the zone being reduced in size by about half.

Oliver Lane and Sean Van Der Wielen

Road safetyPremiumCapes region roads to get $3.8m for safety works

An initiative to widen a Busselton road has increased in cost by more than $200,000 as nearly $4m gets pumped into road widening by State Government

Oliver Lane

EV transitionPremiumBusselton business makes move to electric UTV

As multiple South West shires make the move to embrace electric vehicles, a Busselton business is the latest to jump onboard the trend.

Oliver Lane

regional issueOperators push back against Airbnb claims on housing crisis

Accommodation providers have hit back against last week’s Times report in which the head of Airbnb’s Australian operations denied the short-stay platform contributed to the housing crisis

Warren Hately

Results shownPremiumFarmers gain trial insights

Farmers from the Geographe catchment region descended on Ludlow last week to review the results of fertiliser trials.

Sean Van Der Wielen

New optionPremiumBookings open for pop-up blood donation centre in Busselton

Busselton residents are encouraged to book in at a pop-up blood donor centre at the Busselton Youth and Community Centre Activities Building between October 7 and 11.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Regional visitPremiumTaylor non-committal on airport funding promise

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor toured Busselton Margaret River Airport on Friday with City of Busselton representatives but refused to make an election funding commitment.

Sean Van Der Wielen

TargetedPremiumHillzeez stores losing $120k a year to shoplifters

Hillzeez owner Glenn Callegari has revealed $120,000 in goods have been stolen from the retailer’s stores over the past year as he expressed frustration at ‘petty infringements’ handed out to shoplifters.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Music festivalPremiumAngus and Julia Stone heading to Margs

One of the country’s most well-known sibling musical acts is set to head to Margaret River later this year as part of a seven-act festival line-up

Sean Van Der Wielen