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Busselton-Margaret River’s Lucy Curtin hits through point.

CricketPremiumBusselton-Margaret River Tigers sit in first from six rounds

Busselton-Margaret River Tigers inaugural season in the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association keeps getting better, as the side find themselves on top of the ladder after five games. 

Jack Penniment

Busselton is set for an even bigger Fringe World after last year's success.

ARTS PremiumShelter Brewing Co unveils Fringe World Down South lineup

South West venues have teamed up to bring WA’s biggest arts festival down south for the second year in a row, officially unveiling the Fringe World Down South program in Busselton on Wednesday night.

Seth Carter

Cowaramup's Archer Coates bowls.

CricketPremiumBMRCA: Vasse fight off late Dunsborough charge

Vasse fought off a late Dunsborough comeback on Saturday to win an A-grade thriller by 13-runs in round five of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association.

Jack Penniment

The new speed limits will apply to a series of roads in Dunsborough, Vasse and Yallingup Siding.

WA NEWSPremiumNew speed limits for Dunsborough, Vasse and Yallingup Siding

A series of roads throughout the City of Busselton are set to have new, reduced speed limits in a bid to improve safety. 

Rebecca Nadge

2026 SWFL women's premiers Busselton are finalists for team of the year.

Sports awardsPremiumSouth West Sports Awards nominees recognised

The South West’s sporting achievements will take centre stage on Saturday night, with the 2026 South West Sports Awards.

Jack Penniment

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

AwardsPremiumSouth Western Times Sports Star of the Year Award nominees

After athletes from across the South West put together stand-out performances in 2025, the five nominees for the AJ (Tood) Buswell South Western Times sports star of the year award have been revealed.

Jack Penniment

Corporal Tricia O'Connor playing the Last Post.

REMEMBRANCE DAYPremiumRemembrance day brings Busselton community together

On Wednesday, November 11, the community of Busselton stood together for a Remembrance Day service, paying their respects to more than 103,000 Australians who lost their lives serving their country.

Hayley Primmer

Swimmers finish the 2025 Geo Bay Cool Water Swim.

SwimmingPremiumRecord 750 swimmers set to tackle Cool Water Classic

A record 750 swimmers are expected to take to the water along the Geographe Bay coastline this weekend for the 2026 Yahava KoffeeWorks Cool Water Classic.

Jack Penniment

Reuben Ginbey hits the ground for training at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain.

FootballPremiumReuben Ginbey leads the way at Eagles pre-season training

Reuben Ginbey is leading the way for the West Coast Eagles as the club begins their pre-season with the Dunsborough product fit and firing ahead of a massive summer.

Jack Penniment

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

WA’s Lance Morris sends down a delivery against England at the WACA on Satuurday.

CricketPremiumLance Morris shines in return before another injury mishap

Four South West cricketers suited up for WA against England on Saturday in a one-day practice match at the WACA Ground, with one product returning in style before a mishap just hours later.

Jack Penniment

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