Ratepayers in the City of Busselton could be hit with a 7 per cent rates increase, with holiday homeowners earmarked to be slugged an additional 22.81 per cent.
Amber Lilley
A chilly Saturday morning plunge will have hundreds flocking to Geographe Bay, as the fundraising event returns for Busselton Hospice Care’s Go Blue for June campaign.
Daniel Hocking
At just 17 years-old, Kai Libricky was “stoked” to win top honours for his efforts saving lives in the South West.
Choppy waves and grey skies didn’t stop a bunch of supermarket employees from jumping into the cold Busselton water for a cause on Wednesday.
The proposal of forming a behaviour complaints committee will be raised at the City of Busselton council meeting next week with councillor Kate Cox giving notice she will move a motion on the matter.
Amber Lilley and Daniel Hocking
More consultation on changes to how free dogs are able to roam the beaches in the City of Busselton could be held.
The Busselton Margaret River Airport could have a new storage area for ground handling equipment, if council approve amending a budget of $150,000.
A new coastal erosion protection strategy project could soon be implemented by the City of Busselton, but the public have the chance to have their say first.
More than 45 teams from across the South West and Peel regions will travel to Busselton to take part in annual netball championships.
The termination of public e-scooters may be on the table, with a motion by Busselton councillor Richard Beecroft on the matter expected to be debated during the upcoming council meeting.
South West residents are being asked to clean their gutters and have their houses ready for stormy weather this winter, with SES crews telling locals to not get complacent amid “mild winter” so far.
National dessert empire Pretzel is coming to the South West for the first time, with a new store opening on Saturday.
Amber Lilley and Sophie Gannon
After an audit and a Human Rights Commission case, the Bunbury Speedway is being upgraded to meet accessibility requirements.
Yousuf Shameel
Surf Life Saving Western Australia(SLSWA) celebrated the efforts of the volunteers at their annual awards night
Australian rapper Illy is set to return to Bunbury bringing his latest album Good Life to the regions.
After athletes from around the South West put together standout performances across 2024, the six nominees for the South Western Times AJ ‘Tood’ Buswell Sports Star of the Year award have been revealed.
Josh Kempton
A South West gym chain, Ark Fitness and Health, is extending its reach in the region, opening the doors to a new Bunbury facility this weekend.
Craig Duncan
Donnybrook product Jess Verbrugge says she is “over the moon” after achieving her AFLW dream by signing on with Essendon.
The South West’s first-ever children’s respiratory specialist clinic opening its doors in Australind this week thanks to Telethon funding.
The Shire of Capel has called on the State Government to support welfare upgrades to a South West saleyard after graphic footage of a not-fit-for-sale cow being euthanised emerges.
South West Slammers women’s coach Mark Edman has heaped praise on his star import Mykea Gray, saying her on-court brilliance was matched by her ability to act as a standard-setter for their culture.
Bunbury and Busselton will face off in a pair of South West Football League clashes at Payne Park on Sunday, which will have significant implications on the top end of the league and women’s ladders.
Bunbury and Districts Hockey Association claimed back-to-back women’s division one Country Championships titles with a 2-1 win over Esperance in their grand final on Sunday.
Bunbury Turf Club boss Alex Doble has admitted additional track traffic from rescheduled Belmont meetings is “absolutely” a concern but says the club are trying to play their role in supporting the industry.
