Busselton have continued their unbeaten run to start the season against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Sunday, but it wasn’t without nervous moments.
Jack Penniment
Landholders from Ludlow came together for a GeoCatch workshop exploring how Noongar cultural knowledge and contemporary fire science can be combined to improve fire management.
Madelin Hayes
Community leaders have labelled the State Budget a “disappointment” for Busselton, claiming the rapidly growing city has missed out on critical investment again.
The dreams of a South West Wildlife Rescue are getting closer to reality with plans for the South West’s very first Wildlife Hospital taking shape.
Craig Duncan
The South West are well represented in Saturday’s State clashes against South Australia, while the day kicks off with a talent showcase between the WA Under-20s and WA Under-18s.
The South West has seen a rise in girls junior football participation numbers with clubs all over the region proud of the development.
Saltwater Busselton opened its doors to the public over the weekend, drawing thousands through the long-awaited performing arts venue.
An unlikely ally in the fight against liver cancer may be growing beneath the Busselton Jetty.
South West farmers and transport operators have been granted a temporary reprieve, with Main Roads WA delaying 11-tonne bridge load limits for three months.
Busselton is set to turn pink this November, as organisers prepare for the biggest Big Boobie Ball yet.
Busselton win their seventh straight derby against Dunsborough by 97-points, the second highest margin in the fixture’s short history.
Cabin Fever has dropped their biggest program line-up to date for the festival’s 10th year anniversary.
Busselton has a refurbished dementia wing, with Capecare completing a major upgrade to its Rosa Brook facility to create a more home-like and supportive environment for residents.
People living with diabetes across the South West are being called on to step forward and share their stories, as health advocates push to strengthen care in regional communities.
A WA mum is urging the community to give what they can to support cancer research, following her own life-changing cancer diagnosis at just 30 years old.
CinefestOz has received a major boost, with the State Government committing $2.6 million in the 2026–27 State Budget to secure the future of the festival through to 2029–30.
The recipients of the City of Busselton’s You Choose Community Funding have been named, each sharing a hand in $100,000.
South West breweries have poured their way to the top at the 2026 Perth Royal Beer Awards, with the region’s beer scene dominating across multiple categories.
Trekkers are being invited to lace up their hiking boots for this year’s Coastrek Margaret River, returning in October with its most challenging South West route yet.
Nick Thompson and Jasmine Brown have etched their names into Busselton Festival of Triathlon history, both breaking course records to claim victory in the Busselton 100 and secure championship titles.
Some of the South West’s emerging junior surfers will travel east to compete at the 2026 Australian Interschools Surfing Championships next week.
Writing enthusiasts will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of historical fiction when West Australian author Bernice Barry appears at this year’s Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival.
Tourism operators in the South West are reporting a downturn in trade ahead of winter, as global uncertainty and rising costs reshape visitor behaviour.
After years of delays and ongoing community scrutiny, Saltwater Busselton will officially open to the public this weekend.
