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Bushfire impactPremiumMeelup Regional Park impacted by Eagle Bay bushfire

As police continue to investigate the suspicious bushfire that burnt through more than 200ha of property in the South West, parts of an idyllic tourist destination remains closed to the public.

Carly Laden

ShowtimePremiumBusselton pantomime a giant success

Busselton Repertory Club’s highly anticipated 2022 pantomime has continued the company’s roaring success, delivering another lively and personable production in the shape of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Breanna Redhead

Wild waterCommunity waterfight cools down Busselton locals

The Festival of Busselton found the perfect way for locals to cool off on a hot Sunday afternoon with the Big Waterfight at Signal Park.

Breanna Redhead

Weekend weather PremiumRegion set for weekend relief before weekday scorchers

The South West is set for its coolest weekend in weeks, with the mercury likely to drop well below 30C in most parts of the region. 

Jackson Barrett

new bossPremiumOrigins Market appoints new leadership

After a stunning end to 2021, Origins Market has continued its success into the new year as it welcomes the highly experienced Pip Close to the helm.

Taylar Amonini

Teen troublemakerPremiumBusselton teen arrested

Busselton police have arrested a teenager over a spate of overnight break-ins and for wielding a kitchen knife.

Taylar Amonini

Police chasePremiumMan in custody after dramatic Bussell Highway police chase

A Mandurah man is in custody after allegedly leading police on a wild chase down one of the South West’s most dangerous highways on Wednesday afternoon.

Taylar Amonini

Class act PremiumBunbury Senior tops South West ATAR rankings

The school had a median ATAR of 84.15, placing it at number 38 in the State, with Bunbury Catholic College close behind at 42nd.

Jakeb Waddell

FootballPremiumDittmar’s fight gets harder as players return to clubs

Kade Dittmar’s fight to win a spot on the West Coast Eagles’ list might become even harder, after the club announced more players had been invited to train with the squad. 

Jackson Barrett

CricketPremiumMorris left out for Scorchers after wicketless games

Despite a stunning performance which took the Perth Scorchers to a famous victory a little over a week ago, a pair of quiet games have cost Lance Morris his spot in the bowling attack. 

Jackson Barrett

Emergency evacuationTrapped locals to be evacuated from Eagle Bay bushfire zone

Residents and holiday-makers stranded in Eagle Bay and Bunker Bay are set to be evacuated from the area on Tuesday afternoon.

Daryna Zadvirna

Unfolding emergencyVideoCommentsWind change to put ‘real pressure’ on SW fire crews

WA’s Police Commissioner has described an out-of-control bushfire ravaging a South West tourist hotspot as ‘very serious’, warning a change in conditions could worsen the blaze.

Phil Hickey

Shark warningShark advice for Dunsborough beaches

Water users in Dunsborough are being urged to use caution after a shark advice warning was issued at the Dunsborough Boat Ramp.

Jacinta Cantatore

abalone hourPremiumSafety warnings ahead of weekend abalone hour

Between 7am and 8am licensed abalone fishers will head out to try capture the rare delicacy by venturing out into open waters between Moore River and Busselton Jetty.

Taylar Amonini

SurfingPremiumIconic Yallingup surfing competition is back for 2022

Young grommet’s across the State are gearing up Western Australia’s most prestigious junior surfing tournament crashing on to the shores of Yallingup beach next weekend.

Breanna Redhead

Year in reviewPremiumFarewell 2021: A look back at the biggest sporting news

Athletes were itching to get back on the field, in the ring and on the court as their favourite games returned in 2021 after a year of sporting uncertainty, cancellations and postponements.

Taylar Amonini

Weekend WeatherWeekend to bring relief from sweltering conditions

After a run of extremely hot weekends, Bunbury and the South West are set for some relief from the sweltering conditions which ruled the festive period. 

Jackson Barrett

CoronavirusPremiumPopular SW tourist site faces danger after COVID exposure

Exposure sites have seen an already negatively affected jetty suffer a drop in visitors, and with the Capes peak season right around the corner there are fears for the state of the tourism industry.

Breanna Redhead

Busselton JettyYoga on the Jetty returns to Busselton for 2022

Health and wellbeing is once again being added to Busselton’s list of attractions as Yoga on the Jetty returns again for 2022.

Taylar Amonini

marron seasonPremiumOpen season on marron fishery begins

More than 10,000 marroners will take to the waterways over the next month to take advantage of the brief window of opportunity to capture one of the region’s famous delicacies.

Taylar Amonini

whale of a timePremiumBusselton Jetty fundraiser launched to save observatory

Busselton Jetty Inc chief executive Lisa Shreeve said the team is working hard to make up the $20 million construction gap through crowdfunding and corporate sponsorships.

Breanna Redhead

Sports starSports star’s soccer success

16-year-old Ava Richards has been named this month’s Busselton Freight Rising Sports Star, following her shining progress on the park after switching over from netball five years ago.

Breanna Redhead

Year in reviewPremium2021: What piqued the Capes interest throughout the year

The second half of 2021 was a busy one, so here are the big news items that rocked the Capes.

Taylar Amonini

COVID ChaosPremiumSouth West stars forced to hit the road to keep sport alive

Some of the South West’s favourite sporting stars are being forced to hit the road as Australian sporting codes continue in their efforts to dodge ballooning case numbers across the country. 

Jackson Barrett