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A man has died after being swept off rocks at Injidup Natural Spa.

WA NEWSPremiumYoung man dies after being swept off rocks at popular spot

A man in his 20s has died after being swept off the rocks at Injidup Natural Spa in Yallingup on Monday afternoon. 

Madelin Hayes

The Western Australia 2026 Eire Cup Team.

CroquetPremiumWA falls short at croquet championships

South West croquet stars couldn’t lead Western Australian to victory at the 76th Australian Association Croquet Championships, but one local was able to find form.

Jack Penniment

Busselton community members sing the national anthem.

ANZAC DAYThousands turn out for dawn service in Busselton

Busselton turned out in force on Anzac Day, with thousands gathering at the Rotary Park of Remembrance to honour those who have served.

Madelin Hayes

Miranda Plum with one of her artworks.

ArtPremiumMiranda Plum’s new exhibition set to light up Old Courthouse

A new exhibition by Miranda Plum is set to light up Busselton’s Old Courthouse next month, inviting viewers to experience an “elevated, embodied resonance”.

Craig Duncan

The Busselton Festival of Triathlon will return in May.

TRIATHLON The Busselton Festival of Triathlon returns in May

Thousands of participants are set to take part in the Busselton Festival of Triathlon next month to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Rose Patane

The Australiand train will be back on the tracks on June 29 after almost three years away.

Public TransportPremiumAustralind unlikely to reach Busselton or Margaret River

The long-awaited return of the Ausralind train will mean little for travellers in Busselton and Margaret River, with the State unlikely to push rail services further south any time soon. 

Craig Duncan

Member for Forrest Ben Small and Federal shadow minister assisting for fisheries and forestry Tony Pasin.

FLIGHT CANECLLATIONPremiumSouth Australian MP questions cancelled flights to Busselton

A South Australian MP said he was “disgusted” by the cancellation of regional flights between Sydney and Busselton.

Yousuf Shameel

Dunsborough's Caleb Stephens.

FootballPremiumSharks get their first win while Busselton sit pretty

Dunsborough claimed their first win of the season in a strong showing over Eaton, while Busselton continued their dominant start with a pair of commanding victories in round four.

Jack Penniment

Year 3 students at Our Lady of the Cape Primary School enjoy their new basketball hoops.

BasketballPremiumClubs step up as boom drives demand for more courts

Two clubs have come together to ensure the future of basketball in the region is in good hands after providing new hoops for children at two schools.

Jack Penniment

Guide dog Rene at the Busselton foreshore.

GUIDE DOGSPremiumGuide Dogs WA bring puppies in training to Busselton

Puppies in training will take centre stage at Busselton Central Shopping Centre next week as the community is invited to mark International Guide Dog Day.

Madelin Hayes

Assistant Transport Minister Jessica Stojkovski, centre, with Busselton Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Service Centre team members Kelly and Emma.

TRANSPORTPremiumBusselton DOT receives Aboriginal place name

The Busselton Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure Service Centre has become the first in Western Australia to be given an Aboriginal place name.

Madelin Hayes

BHCI board member Tim Baker tops up Busselton Hospice Care Inc’s fundraising thermometer at the $250,000 mark.

FUNDRAISING GOALThermometer tops out as Busselton hospice hits $250k goal

Busselton Hospice Care Inc’s fundraising thermometer has ticked over to $250,000, marking a powerful show of community generosity following this year’s Gail Kearney Memorial Golf Day.

Madelin Hayes

Kim Chandler says he has a cassette tape from just about every genre of music.

MUSICPremiumGrandfather’s cassettes strike a chord with family

What began as a simple hobby turned into a treasured pastime for Busselton grandfather Kim Chandler, whose home is filled with 4000 cassette tapes. 

Madelin Hayes

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Dunsborough Primary student Jaz Mutch and Dunsborough Primary School board chair Barb Black.

EDUCATIONPremiumDunsborough Primary School left out of funding

Dunsborough Primary School says it has been “left behind,” after missing out on this week’s $754 million State Government Budget announcement for education across Western Australia.

Madelin Hayes

Annie Williams is an artist from Bunbury set to showcase her work in the Visions Of The Landscape exhibition.

ART EXHIBITION PremiumSouth West artists have come together for a new exhibition

Four artists from the South West are set to come together in a new exhibition to showcase their own unique experiences of the environment

Rose Patane

WA having a team chat before fielding.

CricketPremiumBusselton Margaret River region will no longer host ACCC

The Busselton–Margaret River region will no longer host the 2027 Australian Country Cricket Championships Women’s division, after a decision by the Australian Country Cricket Council to relocate the event

Jack Penniment

Bunbury MLA Don Punch, Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns announce the Australind train will be back on the tracks on June 29 after an almost three-year absence.

Public TransportPremiumAustralind train soon back on track after three long years

After almost three years of waiting, the Australind train will be racing back to Bunbury on June 29, with Transport Minister Rita Saffioti locking in the long-overdue return date. 

Craig Duncan

Cowaramup primary kindy students Rubi Bourke, Winnie Andrews, Tully Sara, Gigi Parker and Hazel Rob with teachers Pauline Stevens, Courtney Woodward and principal Jamie Adair.

EDUCATION PremiumCowaramup Primary secures $10.7m boost

Cowaramup Primary School will receive $10.7 million for a new early childhood education block under the State Government’s 2026-27 Budget.

Madelin Hayes

Shaun Micallef will head to the South West in May for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival.

WRITERS FESTPremiumMicallef brings vampire origins to life at Writers Fest

Aussie household name Shaun Micallef will head to WA’s South West for the first time next month, bringing his trademark wit to the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival.

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River Cemetery is showcasing veteran stories alongside graves until April 30.

ANZAC DAYPremiumVeteran graves honoured in Margaret River cemetery project

More than 300 deceased veterans are being honoured at Margaret River cemetery through a community-driven project bringing their stories back into public view.

Madelin Hayes

The 4.5m great white shark at Bunker Bay.

SHARK WATCH4.5m great white steals the show at Bunker Bay

Throwing a line for salmon turned into something far more memorable for a local fisherman at Bunker Bay when a 4.5m great white shark cruised past just metres from shore.

Madelin Hayes

Ken Ackerman and Kathy Smith with Ken's piano in their shed.

HealthPremiumRetreat offering specialised support for those with dementia

BaptistCare Refresh Retreat will be in Busselton offering specialised dementia services to support people and their carers in living a life full of joy, purpose and connection after diagnosis.

Craig Duncan

Dunsborough Artist Christian Fletcher will take part in Margaret River Region Open Studios.

Art showcasePremiumMargaret River Region Open Studios set for grand return

More than 150 artists from Busselton to Augusta will open their studio doors this September for the return of Margaret River Region Open Studios.

Craig Duncan

Panthers' Jack DiLallo, Dunsborough's Zachary Cooper and Panthers' Brady Lenaghan.

FootballPremiumTwo disappointing results for the Sharks

Wayward kicking for goal cost Dunsborough at home against Carey Park on Saturday evening, losing by 20 points.

Jack Penniment