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Peter Dutton touched down in Busselton to announce funding to upgrade the Busselton Margaret River Airport.

Federal electionPremiumCoalition promises $16.2m to upgrade Busselton airport

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton briefly touched down in the South West to announce a $16.2 million package from the Coalition to upgrade the Busselton Margaret River Airport.

Ezra Kaye

John Butler called the development of an album a “massive window of therapy”, saying his album was now “10 times better” after working with a producer.

John ButlerPremiumJohn Butler excited for Busselton show and new single

Musician John Butler has expressed his excitement to return to the South West for Busselton’s upcoming SummerSalt festival on Saturday, along with the release of his new single Trippin On You.

Daniel Hocking

The surfing economy for Busselton and Margaret River is tipped to double by 2035.

Surfing boomPremiumRegion’s surf tourism set to double, report claims

A new industry report says the economic contribution of surfing to the region is likely to double in the next 10 years.

Warren Hately

GeoCatch’s Rural Women Connect series is an opportunity for farmers to connect over common challenges.

Women in the regionsRegional women celebrate role in agriculture

Rural women from across the Geographe catchment gathered last month to celebrate their role in agriculture. 

Craig Duncan

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered marsupials endemic to the South West of WA.

Citizen ScienceAnnual ringtail tally marks 10th year

The annual western ringtail tally is kicking off this weekend for its 10th year running with organisers calling for more citizen scientists to put their hand up and help protect the endangered icon.

Craig Duncan

Teams from eight South West netball associations are heading to Busselton on Sunday for the Sara Donovan Netball Carnival.

Busselton netballPremiumSara Donovan Netball Carnival to bring 42 teams to Busselton

The Sara Donovan Netball Carnival will bring 42 teams from eight South West netball associations to Busselton, with players aged 12 to 16 having the opportunity to test their skills on Sunday.

Daniel Hocking

EdConnect learning support volunteer Josh Yates accepting his award from South West liaison officer Jane Beatty at Volunteer Connect Catchup on March 20.

Volunteer recognitionPremiumVasse Primary School volunteer acknowledged for efforts

Busselton learning support volunteer Josh Yates has been recognised for his contributions after being awarded the South West learning support volunteer of the year at the EdConnect Australia Volunteer Awards.

Daniel Hocking

The Ship Inn manager Andressa Cantor and Dunsborough artist Trish Waters.

Paint and sipPremiumArt Nouveau Paint and Sip to take place at The Ship Inn

Dunsborough artist Trish Waters will be hosting a Paint and Sip event at the Ship Inn in Busselton, where she hopes people can enjoy a day of painting and mindfulness.

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton youth development supervisor Angela Giffin, Rio Tinto regional communities manager Justin Francesconi, City of Busselton youth trainee Darcey Pes, Rio Tinto South West region community relations specialist Meredith Dixon, and City of Busselton mayor Phill Cronin.

Youth traineePremiumCity of Busselton announces 2025 Youth Services trainee

A junior State softball star has been announced as the City of Busselton’s selection for this year's Youth Services trainee position, where he will help host events and advocate for youth in the region.

Daniel Hocking

Ingrid Windram's Last Light will be one of the works in a joint exhibition opening on Saturday night.

Dynamic duoPremiumMother and son to open joint exhibition in Yallingup

Mother and son artists Ingrid and Josh Windram will celebrate the opening of their joint exhibition on Saturday night, with the two artists expressing their enjoyment in the collaborative process.

Daniel Hocking

Water Minister Don Punch is pleased with Busselton Water’s support of the wider Busselton community and its commitment in delivering programs to connect with customers.

Busselton waterPremiumBusselton Water opens 2025 community partnership and survey

Busselton Water has opened their annual community partnership program - with $50,000 worth of funding up for grabs -- and their biennial customer survey, with a draw to win one of three $650 account credits

Daniel Hocking

Yallingup's Cape Lodge Restaurant has welcomed new head chef Iain Robertson, who will showcase the best of the region with his debut menu.

New chefPremiumYallingup’s Cape Lodge welcomes acclaimed head chef

Yallingup’s Cape Lodge Restaurant welcomes its new head chef Iain Robertson, who is no stranger to the South West, having worked at Cullen Wines Restaurant and Xanadu Wines Restaurant in Margaret River.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton was announced as the location for triple j's One Night Stand 2025 festival, with tickets already sold out.

Making wavesPremiumExclusive Busselton music events to bring business to region

Busselton will be beaming with busybodies in the upcoming weeks, with next weekend’s SummerSalt and Triple J’s sold-out One Night Stand concert coming next month.

Daniel Hocking

Esperance author Fleur McDonald is celebrating the release of her 25th novel.

ProspectsPremiumEsperance author to host book launch event in Busselton

Esperence crime author Fleur McDonald will host an author morning tea at the Busselton Library to celebrate the launch of her newest novel The Prospect, a crime mystery set in the ‘lawless’ town of Kalgoorlie.

Daniel Hocking

A free grant writing workshop for not-for-profit community groups will be held in April.

Community grantsPremiumGrant writing workshop for community groups this month

Busselton not-for-profit groups will have an opportunity to become ‘grant-ready’ with the City of Busselton hosting a grant writing workshop on April 15.

Daniel Hocking

Music duo Peking Duk will play a sold-out show at Shelter Brewing on May 2.

Short orderPremiumPeking Duk’s Busselton gig sells out in under four hours

Aussie duo Peking Duk’s planned Busselton rave sold out three-and-a-half hours after tickets were launched.

Daniel Hocking

The City of Busselton is expected to receive money from the Containers for Change program.

Surprise surplusPremiumContainers for Change brings cash for City of Busselton

The City of Busselton has made a surprise windfall through a Containers for Change agreement, collecting nearly $478,000 in two years of backlog receipts.

Daniel Hocking

An artist’s impression of a proposed $15.3m eco-resort development in Wilyabrup.

Eco developmentPremiumLuxury eco-resort development proposed for Wilyabrup

Wilyabrup could be home to a luxury eco-resort, with a $15.3 million short-term accommodation proposed to occupy 41.4ha on Moses Rock Road.

Daniel Hocking

The dual-use path in Busselton has had residents talking about its safety.

SafetyPremiumBusselton cycle path a community hazard

The condition of a popular dual-use cycle path in Busselton threatens the safety of residents, according to a user who complains it is riddled with potholes, cracks and tree roots. 

Sofia Fimognari

Denmark's Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen achieved a triple crown at the 2025 XTERRA 2025 World Cup Series.

XTERRA DunsboroughPremiumOver 1000 athletes compete in Dunsborough off-road event

Denmark’s Jens Emil Sloth Nielsen and France’s Alizee Paties claimed victory in Dunsborough’s four-day opening round of the global 2025 XTERRA World Cup series.

Daniel Hocking

Mark Tupman from Productive Ecology shares his vegetable gardening expertise.

Healthy EstuariesGardeners get their hands dirty vegetable growing workshop 

South West gardeners have gotten their hands dirty during a recent vegetable growing workshop in the Geographe catchment. 

Craig Duncan

Stephen and Trudy Hayman, from Harvest Tours, on the red carpet in Adelaide.

gold harvestHarvest Tours gold among stellar awards night

A Cowaramup-based tour company has come out on top as the nation’s best at a tourism awards evening held in Adelaide on Friday night.

Warren Hately

Little Otto's Big Choc Shop head of operations Tess Baverstock.

coming soon PremiumNew chocolate shop in Busselton almost ready to open

A new chocolate shop on the Busselton foreshore is set to open in time for April school holidays

Sofia Fimognari

Mitu Wines founder Florence Drummond has established her business on saltwater country.

saltwater winesPremiumIndigenous wine brand Mitu Wines launches

A new label billed as Australia’s first female-led Indigenous wine brand has launched in the heart of the Margaret River region.

Warren Hately