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Busselton-Dunsborough Times

Justin Mabarrack, Erwin Edlinger and Luke Finkelde of Effective Property Solutions.

HousingPremiumMajor Busselton development site hits the market

A 16ha parcel of land on the outskirts of Busselton has hit the market, with the potential to make way for 141 new residential lots as demand for housing continues across the South West

Serian Lockwood-Jones

The South West Autism Network has been nominated for a national award.

DISABILITY SUPPORTPremiumSouth West Autism Network earns national award nomination

The South West Autism Network has earned national recognition for its role in supporting people with a disability. 

Madelin Hayes

LS Merchants, Cowaramup.

WINEPremiumWine lovers still spending, but choosing carefully

The rising cost of living is changing the way people buy wine, with Margaret River winemakers reporting more cautious spending, smaller purchases and a growing thirst for the story behind the bottle. 

Madelin Hayes and Seth Carter

The Shi.ty Titty Committee commemorated their breast cancer journeys at the 2026 Big Boobie Ball.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESSPremiumBig Boobie Ball raises big bucks for Sh.tty Titty Committee

Hundreds of people turned out to support locals affected by Breast Cancer as the Big Boobie Ball returned for another year at Sabina River Farm. 

Madelin Hayes

Kat Scrimshaw, Jesse Malseed, Tanya Winterburn, Lee Hill and Amanda Horne.

GIVING BACKPremiumBedshed and Lamp Inc put a good night’s sleep in reach

A partnership between Lamp Inc and Bedshed Busselton is helping people experiencing financial hardship get a better night’s sleep with dozens of mattresses donated to those in need. 

Madelin Hayes

An unregistered painter was fined over $4000 at Busselton Courthouse.

COURTS & CRIMEPremiumUnregistered Busselton painter ordered to pay thousands

A Busselton man has been fined more than $4000 after carrying out illegal painting work and charging an excessive deposit.

Madelin Hayes

Cape Naturaliste is home to diverse native wildlife, including the critically endangered western ringtail possum.

WILDLIFEPremiumCape Nat residents encouraged to complete wildlife survey

Cape Naturaliste residents and visitors are being encouraged to share their sightings of feral animals as part of a community effort to protect native wildlife. 

Madelin Hayes

Settlers Tavern open men’s title top four: Macklin Flynn, Okie Fraser, Maverick Wilson and Ben Spence.

SurfingPremiumLocals claim wins at 42nd edition of Margaret River Classic

The 2026 Margaret River Classic brought together the local surfing community for three days of competition, family rivalry and fun at Surfers Point, with a record number of surfers taking part.

Jack Penniment

Busselton-Margaret River’s Imogen King bowls.

CricketPremiumBusselton-Margaret River secure pair of T20 wins

In Sunday’s T20 double-header, Busselton-Margaret River Tigers secured a pair of strong wins in round three and four of the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association

Jack Penniment

Nominations for the AJ (Tood) Buswell South Western Times sports star of the year award are now open.

Sports starPremiumNominees for Sports Star of the Year Award revealed

After athletes from around the South West put together standout performances across 2025, the five nominees for the South Western Times AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award have been revealed.

Jack Penniment

Project Inspire participants with Australian cricketer Phoebe Litchfield.

CricketPremiumPair of volunteers earn opportunity to learn from the best

A pair of South West volunteers earned the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s greatest cricketers in Melbourne last week. 

Jack Penniment

Syd Jackson.

FootballPremiumSWFL’s Indigenous legends to be honoured in All Stars team

The SWFL will recognise some of its greatest Indigenous footballers with the creation of a new Indigenous All Stars team, celebrating the contribution of Aboriginal players throughout the competition’s history.

Jack Penniment

Peppermint Grove Beach has closed after a whale carcass washed up.

BEACH CLOSUREPremiumPeppermint Grove Beach remains closed after whale removed

Peppermint Grove Beach remains closed after a whale carcass was removed on Wednesday, with authorities warning of increased shark activity in the area. 

Madelin Hayes

Andrew Pruyn and Ramon Gunasekara at the Margaret River Wine Show.

WINE AWARDSPremiumMandoon Estate wins top drop at Margaret River Wine Show

The region’s top drops were celebrated at the 2026 Endeavour Group Margaret River Wine Show with a cabernet sauvignon named wine of show

Madelin Hayes

A boarded-up Busselton social housing property that has since been demolished.

HOUSING CRISIS PremiumBusselton social homes sit vacant during housing crisis

Calls for greater State Government investment in social housing have intensified in Busselton, with 427 applicants waiting for public housing while 21 properties across the city remain vacant. 

Madelin Hayes

Kayde Stevens, Charlie Curran-Jones, Sam Williams, Oliver Heslewood and Benjamin Anderson.

SCHOOL’S OUTPremiumBusselton SHS celebrates Year 12 achievements at Saltwater

Busselton Senior High School has celebrated the achievements of its Year 12s at Saltwater Busselton.

Madelin Hayes

Mahli Beardman was named in Australia’s white ball squads for the upcoming series against England. 

CricketPremiumMahli Beardman rewarded with selection in Australia squads

Mahli Beardman is in line for another major opportunity on the international stage after earning selection in both of Australia’s white ball squads for the upcoming series against England.

Jack Penniment

Marie Poulin and John Barnes.

MELBOURNE CUPPremiumSouth West punters dress to impress for Melbourne Cup Day

A kaleidoscope of colour and race day excitement took over Rustico at Hay Shed Hill as South West punters dressed to impress for Melbourne Cup Day

Madelin Hayes

Peppermint Grove Beach has closed after a whale carcass washed up.

WHALE CARCASS PremiumPeppermint Grove Beach closed after whale carcass spotted

Peppermint Grove Beach has closed after a whale carcass sparked a shark advice warning. 

Madelin Hayes

Laura Cheney bowls for Harvey-Benger.

CricketPremiumTigers and Harvey-Benger enjoy strong weekends in T20s

Marist suffered their first loss of the season to Bunbury Eagles-Donnybrook in the women’s competition in what was the only fixture played on Saturday due to the wild weather. 

Jack Penniment

Bunbury celebrate a win.

FootballPremiumSenior football will move exclusively to Saturdays from 2027

South West Football League senior fixtures will be played exclusively on Saturdays from the 2027 season, with juniors played on Sundays in a major fixture change for the competitions.

Jack Penniment

The City of Busselton will share $70,000 in grants among 11 successful applicants.

COMMUNITY FUNDINGPremium$70,000 in grants shared among 11 Busselton community groups

Eleven community organisations across the City of Busselton will share $70,000 in funding after councillors approved the first round of its Community Assistance Program.

Seth Carter

An officer of the 10th Light Horse Regiment at the 2025 Remembrance Day ceremony in Bunbury.

Remembrance DayPremiumWhere to be on Remembrance Day in the South West

Across the South West, communities will pause to honour fallen servicemen and women as RSLs prepare to mark Remembrance Day with commemorative services and flags flown at half-mast. 

Madelin Hayes

Karnidale will feature a circus school and festival for two weeks in January 2027.

CIRCUS RETURNSPremiumKarnidale returns in 2027 with international circus school

For two weeks in January, a Karridale property will transform into a bustling circus wonderland, drawing up to 3000 people to the otherwise quiet town of about 300 residents. 

Madelin Hayes