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A new report has identified 86 people experiencing homelessness in Busselton.

NEW RESEARCHPremiumStudy finds 86 people experiencing homelessness in Busselton

A new report has found children, families, teenagers and the elderly are among 86 people experiencing homelessness or struggling with severe housing instability in Busselton. 

Madelin Hayes

Major Crash Investigators are seeking information on a fatal Wonnerup crash that killed a 61-year-old man.

FATAL CRASHPremiumPolice seek information after fatal Wonnerup crash

Major Crash Investigators are seeking information about a fatal crash in Wonnerup on Sunday. 

Madelin Hayes

A man has been charged following a drug bust at Busselton Margaret River Airport.

DRUG BUSTPremiumMan charged after Busselton Margaret River Airport drug bust

A New South Wales man has been charged after he allegedly tried to smuggle cocaine inside his luggage on a Sydney to Busselton flight. 

Madelin Hayes

Busselton's Origins Market is home to a variety of activites for kids through the school holidays.

School HolidaysPremiumYour guide to school holiday activities in Busselton

Families looking to keep their kids entertained will have plenty of options in Busselton and Dunsborough throughout the school holidays.

Seth Carter

Busselton police are calling for information after a bag snatch assault in Broadwater.

BROADWATER ASSAULTPremiumBusselton police seek information after Broadwater assault

Busselton detectives are calling for information after a woman was assaulted during an attempted bag snatch in Broadwater. 

Madelin Hayes

Students had purple fever for Vasse Primary School's Jye Amiss Day.

PURPLE FEVERPremiumVasse Primary shows purple pride with ‘Jye Amiss Day’

Vasse Primary School turned purple ahead of former student Jye Amiss’ historic AFL grand final appearance. 

Madelin Hayes

Bay OK Native Open Gardens is a rare chance for the public to view the South West's best private gardens.

Gardening and wildlifePremiumBay OK displays the South West’s best native gardens

An event demonstrating the beauty of the South West’s native gardens and biodiversity is coming to Busselton and Dunsborough on the weekend of October 10-11.

Seth Carter

Bobbie Williamson boogies the night away at Embrace the Beats.

DISCO DANCINGPremiumBusselton’s Embrace the Beats disco up for national award

A Busselton disco designed to make the dancefloor more accessible for people with a disability is up for a major national award. 

Madelin Hayes

A shark warning has been issued for beaches along Dunsborough to Cape Naturaliste.

SHARK WARNINGPremiumShark warning issued for Dunsborough to Cape Naturaliste

A shark warning has been issued for beaches between Dunsborough and Cape Naturaliste after increased shark sightings and tagged shark detections over the past three days

Madelin Hayes

Colin Hope, Karen Bigwood, Sue Jones, Brendan Jagoe-Banks, Jillian Kittler, Warren Hope, Sean Hsu, Sheila Bentley and Lisa Skrypichayko gear up for World Singing Day.

WORLD SINGING DAYPremiumBusselton tunes up for October World Singing Day

Singers across Busselton are being encouraged to warm up their pipes for World Singing Day. 

Madelin Hayes

Charlie Harris at Gracetown Grommets 2026.

SurfingPremiumGracetown Grommets marks three decades surfing

Gracetown once again provided the backdrop for some of the South West’s emerging surfing talent, with the Gracetown Grommets event reaching its 30th year on the weekend.

Jack Penniment and Madelin Hayes

Mahli Beardman bowls for WA against Tasmania on September 20.

CricketPremiumMahli Beardman builds back into cricket after long layoff

South West fast bowler Mahli Beardman has taken another step in his return to competitive cricket after featuring in Western Australia’s opening two One Day Cup matches.

Jack Penniment and Josh Kempton

Injidup natural spa in Yallingup.

SCENIC ROUTE PremiumSouth West Edge road trip ranked among WA’s best

A South West road trip has taken out second place among WA’s top touring routes, with its mix of coast, forests and vineyards earning it a spot among Australia’s best. 

Madelin Hayes

Bree, Dustin, Taj, baby Phoenix and Jason Amiss, Dorothy Kallawk, Kevin Kallawk and Shaun Amiss.

FootballPremiumFamily of Jye Amiss ready for historic AFL grand final

The family of Busselton’s star footballer Jye Amiss are set and ready for a big Saturday, as Jye looks to create history with Fremantle gunning for their maiden AFL premiership.

Jack Penniment

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Dunsborough and Districts Country Club president Gary Davies, treasurer Mike Howes and outgoing secretary David Collins.

MILESTONE CELEBRATED PremiumDunsborough sporting hub turns 50

The Dunsborough and Districts Country Club will mark half a century of sport and volunteering with a 50th anniversary celebration next month. 

Madelin Hayes

The Yallingup Wellness Expo returns to Caves House on November 1.

WELLNESS FIXPremiumFind your zen in Yallingup when Wellness Expo returns

A celebration of wellness returns to Yallingup in November, with all net proceeds donated to mental health services Radiance Network South West and Busselton Community Safe Space.  

Madelin Hayes

South West squash talents Lucy Mackenzie and William Mennell.

SquashPremiumSouth West squash talents ready for junior championships

Two young South West players will return to the national stage this week with a year of development behind them and plenty to prove.

Jack Penniment

Maya Breen (GeoCatch), Joel Hall (DWER), Drew McKenzie (GeoCatch), Alex Gower (Water Corporation), Sally Clifton-Parks (DWER), David Fe and Josh Jackson (Water Corporation) and Ellen D’Cruz (DWER) at the Wonnerup sand bar.

Safety & infrastructurePremiumStrong community interest in Busselton’s flood protection

Busselton’s annual Flood Protection Bus Tour hosted by GeoCatch has sold out once again this year, with over 50 people in attendance at the behind-the-scenes showcase.

Seth Carter

Group memeber Roslyn Power's hearts, ready to be dropped off.

HeartwarmingPremiumTiny hearts leave big messages

If you’ve ever stumbled across a tiny, handmade heart tucked away in a cafe, park bench or walking trail, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered one of Busselton local Wendy Spencer’s small acts of kindness.

Seth Carter

Jye Amiss of the Dockers reacts during the AFL preliminary final match between the Sydney Swans and Fremantle.. Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos

FootballPremiumJye Amiss ready for grand final as Fremantle eye maiden flag

Busselton’s Jye Amiss will have the chance to make history after Fremantle booked its place in just the second AFL grand final in the club’s 32-year history

Jack Penniment

Busselton are the 2026 SWFL women's premiers.

FootballPremiumBeth Beckett’s Busselton side accomplish perfect season

Busselton completed one of the most dominant South West Football League women’s seasons on Saturday with a 38-point grand final win over Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

Jack Penniment

Tiora Wall, Poppy Prestidge, 6, Dallas Prestidge, 4, and Shane Prestidge.

LEFT WAITINGPremiumBusselton family ‘shoved out’ waiting on paediatric care

A Busselton family has been left searching for answers about their four-year-old son’s health after years of hospital visits and delays for specialist care. 

Madelin Hayes

Beachgoers enjoy a summer day at the Busselton foreshore.

TOURISM PremiumWA tourism boom failed to reach all corners of state

WA’s tourism industry may be celebrating a record $19.2 billion visitor spend, but the region’s tourism body said the figures masked a tougher year for many operators in the South West. 

Madelin Hayes

BreastScreen WA Bunbury student mammographer Jeneen Tully, acting supervising medical imaging technologist Amber Bee, radiographer Melanie Ranger, and receptionist Jodie Hatherley at the new clinic with a mammography machine.

BREAST SCREENING CLINIC PremiumNew breast screening clinic opens in the State’s South West

A new fit-for-purpose breast screening clinic opened its doors on Monday, giving women across the South West access to upgraded screening and assessment services. 

Rose Patane