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road tollRAC Safer Speeds trial coming next year

Councillors have cleared the way for a major trial of speed reductions across the region.

Warren Hately

EducationPremiumBusselton students among top ATAR achievers in South West

A handful of students from Busselton were among the State’s top ATAR achievers with results released at the weekend. 

Sofia Fimognari

cream of the cropWine industry’s ‘Next Crop’ celebrate year’s end

An industry program to support development of the “next crop” of the Margaret River wine industry’s future leaders has wrapped, with participants cheering the outcome.

Warren Hately

Festive seasonPremiumChristmas and New Year’s Eve events in the City of Busselton

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, and there are plenty of events for those still looking to celebrate either occasion in the Busselton area.

Daniel Hocking

Foul felling100-plus-year-old tree cut in Busselton

A tree estimated to be more than 100 years old was partially cut in Busselton last month despite a push to have it listed as a heritage icon. 

Craig Duncan

warning on weedsPokeweed added to warning list for South West

A State Government department is urging South West residents to be on guard for pokeweed, an invasive and toxic plant recently detected in the region.

Warren Hately

Wadandi TrackPremiumWadandi Track rail history a priority for Busselton council

City of Busselton councillors have voted to “prioritise” the Wadandi Track’s railway heritage in future “identification, celebration and ongoing future promotion” of the trail.

Oliver Lane

Disabled surfingSW Disabled Surfers Association prepared for bumper season

A South West surfing program helping get people with a disability into the water is preparing to launch for the summer season this weekend.

Oliver Lane

Water securityPremium$300,000 boost for Busselton water security

Boost on the way for Dunsborough non-potable water network as State Government commits more than $300,000 to City of Busselton.

Oliver Lane

SaltwaterPremiumCity reverse decision on Saltwater budget blowout loan

The City of Busselton will use reserve funds to pay for the Saltwater budget blow-out, after Mayor Phill Cronin told the Times last week rates would go up in the next financial year to meet the shortfall. 

Oliver Lane

Bird migrationPremiumWaterbirds migrate to Vasse-Wonnerup wetlands for feeding

Waterbirds are preparing to make their journey to Busselton from the Northern Hemisphere for their summer feeding migration. 

Sofia Fimognari

time off-trackBunbury Hospital ambulance ramping among WA’s worst

Ambulances are spending more time than ever queued up outside Bunbury Hospital in a sign of major struggles in the health system, the State’s Opposition claims.

Warren Hately

total warNature Conservation lauds 2024 Blitz a major success

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region has hailed its fifth annual Arum Lily Blitz a major success despite acknowledging the war isn’t over against the pervasive weed species

Warren Hately

Hottest 100 beersVoting open for the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie craft beer poll

South West residents are invited to vote for their top five beers of the year in the annual GABS Hottest 100 Aussie craft beer poll.

Ezra Kaye

CricketPremiumBMRCA

Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association’s under-12s Blue side have completed a 5-0 whitewash of this year’s South West Premier League.

Lane Williams

SWIMMING, SWIMMING, SWIMMINGScorching South West summer heats up

A scorching summer has only just begun as residents and travellers in the South West head to the beach to cool down this week. 

Josiah McMeekin and Amber Lilley

Mobile NetworkPremiumVodafone doubles regional network across Australia

South West residents will soon have access to improved 4G and 5G mobile phone services as Vodafone prepares to double its network and boost connection across thousands of regional communities in Australia.

Ezra Kaye

Community fundingSeveral recipients benefit from community funding

The city of Busselton has annouced several recipients for this year’s Events Sponsorship Program and Community Assistance Program.

Craig Duncan

warming upFirefighters point to Cervantes blaze as warning for summer

Volunteer firefighters have pleaded with residents to take this year’s bushfire season seriously

Warren Hately

Women in golfPremiumBusselton Golf given nod for increasing female participation

Busselton Golf Club has won a national award for its efforts in getting more women and girls onto the course.

Oliver Lane

Cyber safetyPremiumVasse students take cyber safety to Prime Minister’s office

A delegation of Vasse students, parents and educators have met virtually with the Prime Minister’s office to discuss cyber security for children up to 12 years old. 

Oliver Lane

City HeritagePremiumCity of Busselton wins judges award for heritage works

The City of Busselton received the Judges Award at the 2024 Western Australian Heritage Awards last week for its work preserving significant parts of the area’s history.

Oliver Lane

Real estate movesPremiumBunbury real estate principal expands south

A Bunbury real estate principal is expanding his services further south after a successful merger with the former Professionals Busselton and Dunsborough offices. 

Amber Lilley

Sculpture by the BayPremiumDunsborough sculpture event confident of future

Organiser’s of Dunsborough’s version of Sculpture by the Sea say their 2025 event is full steam ahead despite the news its iconic Cottesloe counterpart would not go ahead.

Oliver Lane