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The City of Busselton council approved its draft Local Planning Scheme No.22 (LPS22) for consent to advertise for approval.

Planning schemePremiumCity of Busselton endorses Draft Local Planning Scheme

City of Busselton councillors have approved draft Local Planning Scheme No.22 for consent to advertise for approval.

Daniel Hocking

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered.

Planting dayPremiumCommunity planting day hopes to restore native habitat

Broadwater community members will have the opportunity to plant native seedlings, with GeoCatch hosting its annual community planting day to help restore habitat for native wildlife on Sunday.

Daniel Hocking

Water Minister Don Punch and Busselton Water CEO David Hughes-Owen at the Reconcilation Action Plan launch on May 29.

Water managementPremiumBusselton Water launches second Reconciliation Action Plan

Busselton Water took the next step on its reconciliation journey by launching its second action plan on May 29.

Daniel Hocking

Councillors will vote on June 11 whether to advertise the Saltwater Performing Arts and Convention Centre’s business plan.

Big businessPremiumAdvertisement of Saltwater business plan to be discussed

Public advertisement of the Saltwater Performing Arts and Convention Centre business plan will be discussed at the City of Busselton’s ordinary council meeting on June 11. 

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton administrative building.

Council reimbursementsPremiumCouncil attire reimbursement increase to be discussed

The City of Busselton is looking to increase its allowance and expenses policy for councillors.

Daniel Hocking

City of Busselton councillors will discuss funding of the Busselton Senior Citizens Centre at their next council meeting.

City fundingPremiumBusselton Senior Citizens Centre funding to be decided

An agreement between the City of Busselton and the Busselton Senior Citizens Centre will be up for discussion at the city’s next council meeting, with a recommendation to renew it.

Daniel Hocking

The Busselton Hash House Harriers helped raise awareness and $2000 for Busselton Hospice Care and their Go Blue for June campaign.

Hospice awarenessPremiumSplash of blue for Busselton Hospice fundraiser

The Hash House Harriers gave everyone a look at their best in blue at the Busselton foreshore on Saturday morning, as the group raised $2000 for Busselton Hospice Care Inc. through their Blue Dress Amble.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton Cr Jarrod Kennedy, Pindari officer Candy McKay, Busselton Primary School student Lerico Farrell, event host Thelma Harris, student Zoe Whitehurst, local elder Gloria Hill, Busselton Senior High School student Bonnie Forrest, and Busselton mayor Phill Cronin.

National Reconciliation WeekPremiumBusselton commemorates National Reconciliation Week

A planned Reconciliation Walk was changed to a special ceremony at the Busselton Youth and Community Activity Building on Friday morning.

Daniel Hocking

Hip-hop group Bliss n Eso will be playing their hits at the Dunsborough Tavern on June 15.

Hip-hop heavyweightsPremiumAussie hip-hop trio to play in Dunsborough for national tour

Dunsborough music lovers are in for a treat with hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso making their way down south for their national tour. 

Daniel Hocking

Libby Mettam MLA has petitioned Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat for a meeting with Radiance South West.

perinatal supportPremiumMettam appeals to Minister on Radiance crisis package

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam has gone into bat for a South West service helping new mothers after it failed to win crucial State Government funding.

Warren Hately

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has revealed on his trip west this week, he had made a preliminary feasibility decision to issue a license for the Bunbury Offshore Wind Project renewable energy initiative.

Green TransitionPremiumBunbury’s offshore windfarm one step closer

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen has revealed on his trip west this week, he had made a preliminary feasibility decision to issue a license for the Bunbury Offshore Wind Project renewable energy initiative.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Craig Duncan

Aaron Black competes with West Coast's Shannon Hurn.

FootballPremiumFormer Kangaroo stoked to side playing in Bunbury

Eaton product Aaron Black has admitted he will have a hint of jealousy when he sees his former side North Melbourne stage a home game in his home town of Bunbury on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Harvey photographer Rob Gaff snapped these phenomenal solar storm photos out east of Collie.

Awesome AuroraHarvey photographer Rob Gaff snaps stunning solar storm shot

Harvey photographer Rob Gaff snaps stunning solar storm shots as an aurora lights up South West skies

Craig Duncan

A South West stalwart and veteran, Stuart Campbell celebrated his 100th birthday this Monday surrounded by family and friends.

Life well livedPremiumSouth West veteran Stuart Campbell celebrates 100th birthday

A South West stalwart and veteran Stuart Campbell celebrated his 100th birthday this Monday surrounded by family and friends.

Craig Duncan

Despite the rain, more than a thousand people gathered in Perth to call for an end to forest mining on WA Day.

Big Jarrah RallyPremiumCold, wet and loud, close to 2000 protest forest mining

Cold, wet and loud — close to 2000 people marched the streets of Perth this Monday to protest the clearing of forests in the states South West. 

Craig Duncan

New research from Edith Cowan University has uncovered new insights into the genetic structure of the common brushtail possum, including an additional subspecies in Western Australia.

P-awesome discoveryNew research reveals surprise possum sub-species

A new study by Edith Cowan University PhD student Shelby Middleton has dug into the genetic structure of the common brushtail possum revealing not all possums across the state are quite the same. 

Craig Duncan

Bunbury and Carey Park will clash in a derby at Kelly Park on Saturday.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bulldogs-Panthers derby the highlight of round 10

A derby between Carey Park and Bunbury at Kelly Park shapes as the highlight of round 10 of the South West Football League, which will see four games played on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

An aerial view of Hands Memorial Oval in Bunbury this week.

FootballPremiumFinishing touches applied to Hands Oval ahead of AFL game

The finishing touches are being applied to Hands Oval ahead of a history-making day on Sunday which will see the South West’s home of football stage the first ever game for premiership points in regional WA.

Josh Kempton

UWA vs Whitfords in the Year 7/8 boys championship grand final.

HockeyPremiumHockey carnival brings thousands to Bunbury

Thousands of junior hockey players from around the State descended on Bunbury over the WA Day long weekend for the South West Junior Hockey Carnival.

Josh Kempton

Bryan Staring, Tristan Nash, Cadel Adams and Hayden James on the podium for the Male A category for the fourth round of the 2025 XCO State Series.

Mountain bikingPremium95 racers take on cross-country competition on Saturday

Nearly 100 racers participated in Saturday’s Down South MTB Festival leg, which had riders conquer an 8.8km track at Meelup Regional Park.

Daniel Hocking

Worsley Alumina operations.

MiningMining giant looks to limit emission from refining process

A South West mining giant is looking to limit emissions by electrifying its heavily polluting refining process with $4.4million of funding.

Craig Duncan

WA Police have seized multiple firearms after raiding a home in the State’s south west. 

CrimePremiumWA Police seize firearm paraphernalia from Busselton home

Police say they located the firearm paraphernalia as well as homemade pistols and rifles, replica firearms, manufacturing equipment and plans and a compound bow after raiding a West Busselton property.

Jessica Evensen

Bridgetown author Joanne Patmore will be launching her debut book Black Wattle this August, with the novel exploring the Group Settlement Scheme in the South West.

Black WattlePremiumBridgetown author to launch debut novel this August

A Bridgetown writer will be releasing her first novel Black Wattle this August, with the book centred on group settlement life in the landscape of the Margaret River region.

Daniel Hocking

Imperials in a huddle.

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Imperials pull of stunning upset of reigning premiers

Imperials pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Lower South West Football League season at Nannup Oval on Saturday, beating reigning premiers Boyup Brook by two points.

Josh Kempton