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WestCycle CEO Wayne Bradshaw on a specially designed cycle path.

RidingPremiumE-bike advocates call for safe spaces and clearer rules

Concern around the use of e-ridables in the South West have seen Vasse MLA Libby Mettam calling for a crackdown in regional centres, while advocacy groups call for better infrastructure and clearer rules.

Craig Duncan

The Busselton Caravan & Camping Show is offering up free entry for the first time this year.

CAMPING & OUTDOORSPremiumBusselton Caravan & Camping Show returns with free entry

The Busselton Caravan & Camping Show returns to Churchill Park this month, with outdoor enthusiasts able to browse the latest caravans, campers, motorhomes and gear alongside demonstrations and entertainment. 

Madelin Hayes

Jetstar has resumed Busselton-Sydney flights.

ROUTE RETURNSPremiumBusselton-Sydney flights to take off after four-month hiatus

Direct flights between Busselton and Sydney will return after a four month hiatus, bringing a welcome boost for South West tourism while putting renewed pressure on the region’s airport infrastructure. 

Madelin Hayes

WesCarpade crew at Lucky Beach in Esperance.

COLOURFUL CONVOYPremiumColourful cars convoy through South West for wesCarpade

A colourful convoy of cars will pass through the South West and Great Southern as part of an eight-day rally for Australian children’s cancer charity Camp Quality. 

Madelin Hayes

Nominations are now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards with the South Western Times’ AJ (Tood) Buswell Sports Star of the Year award the ultimate prize.

Sports AwardsPremiumCities joining forces to create South West Sports Awards

The time to honour the South West’s sporting hero’s is here, with nominations now open for the 2026 South West Sports Awards.

Jack Penniment

Busselton community members turned out for a candlelit vigil on Monday night to honour flood victims across the Himilayan region.

NEPAL FLOODSPremiumBusselton community turns out for Nepal candlelit vigil

As rescue efforts continue across Nepal, a candlelit vigil was held in Busselton on Monday night to honour victims of the devastating Himalayan floods. 

Madelin Hayes

South Bunbury's Tom Gorter and HBL's Blake Soulos compete for the ball.

FootballPremiumSouth Bunbury keep their flag defence alive in thrilling win

Two-time reigning premiers South Bunbury kept their season alive with a thrilling eight-point win over Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault in Sunday’s South West Football League elimination final. 

Jack Penniment

The XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship will return to Dunsborough for the third year in a row.

Off-road athletics PremiumXTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship to return to Dunsborough

Dunsborough will once again become a major hub for off-road sport next year, with the XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship returning to the region for a third consecutive year.

Jack Penniment

Dunsborough's Darcy Miller looks inside 50.

FootballPremiumSharks and Magpies finish regular seasons on a high

Dunsborough have broken new ground, securing their first South West Football League victory over Augusta-Margaret River with a 17-point triumph at Gloucester Park on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Margaret River’s Willow Hardy secures a place at WSL World Junior Championships.

SurfingPremiumWillow Hardy secures a place at WSL Junior Championships

Margaret River surfer Willow Hardy has secured another strong result on the national stage, finishing third at the Murf Electric Bikes Noosa Pro Junior on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Jack Penniment

Life-saving mental health and suicide prevention skills are being offered in free training programs.

Mental healthPremiumLifeline to host series of suicide prevention workshops

South West residents have a chance to build life-saving mental health and suicide prevention skills next month.

Craig Duncan

South West Writer Glenda Kirkby new book Two Rivers is set in a fictional farm outside the town of York in WA.

Author TalkPremiumGlenda Kirkby’s new novel coming to at Dunsborough Library

Glenda Kirkby’s new book Two Rivers, set on a fictional farm outside the town of York in WA, will be presented at the Dunsborough Library on September 2, with Kirkby sharing her motivation behind the story. 

Craig Duncan

The Mix, Make & Reuse - Cleaning with Less workshop.

SustainabilityPremiumFree Busselton workshops encourage sustainable living

People who want to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle can pick up handy tips and tricks during a series of free workshops in Busselton. 

Madelin Hayes

Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation will use a vacant lot for a culture-led education and low-cost holiday hub.

Locked inPremiumKarri Karrak secures lease for Locke Estate education hub

Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation has been selected to lease part of Locke Estate for a proposed culture-led education and low-cost holiday hub. 

Madelin Hayes

SWFL legend Simon Moore being chaired off after his last game.

FootballPremiumOne of the SWFL’s champions hung up the boots

One of the South West Football League’s most recent legends capped of an esteemed career with one final win on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Boyanup Hockey Club is going for another clean sweep of the men’s and women’s SWHL competitions.

HockeyPremiumBoyanup Hockey Club are going for another clean sweep

Boyanup Hockey Club will head into the South West Hockey League finals this weekend with both its men’s and women’s sides carrying strong premiership credentials.

Jack Penniment

Kevin Chitty celebrates a goal for South Bunbury.

FootballPremiumTwo mouthwatering clashes to kick off the SWFL finals

The largest games of the South West Football League season are finally here, with the best teams fighting it out for premiership glory.

Jack Penniment

The Busselton council has decided not to support a proposed amendment to the local planning scheme for Vasse North, citing concerns over a “sea of roofs”. 

‘Sea of roofs’PremiumBusselton council rejects Vasse planning amendment

The Busselton council has decided not to support amending its local planning scheme for the future subdivision and development of Vasse North, citing concerns over a “sea of roofs”. 

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough filmmaker Chanel Bowen will have her first documentary film showcased at CinefestOz in Busselton.

CINEFESTOZPremiumDunsborough filmmaker’s debut hits screens

A Dunsborough filmmaker’s debut feature documentary will hit the big screen in Busselton next week, shining a light on the grit, politics and passion behind para ice hockey

Madelin Hayes

A lithium-ion battery caused a destructive fire in Broadwater on Friday afternoon.

HOUSE FIREPremiumLithium-ion battery causes destructive Broadwater housefire

A Broadwater home has been left with significant damage after an electric vehicle caught fire in a garage on Friday afternoon due to a lithium-ion battery.

Madelin Hayes

Kai Holman searches for a Dunsborough teammate.

FootballPremiumBusselton women finish undefeated while men chase top spot

Dunsborough were unable to cause an upset against ladder leaders Bunbury on Sunday, going down by 63 points at Dunsborough Playing Fields in round 20 of the South West Football League.

Jack Penniment

Southern Capes Motorcycle Club will host round 4 of the West Coast MX State Series.

MotocrossPremiumSouthern Capes ready to roar as 300 riders converge

Motocross will take over Jindong this Sunday when the Southern Capes Motorcycle Club hosts round 4 of the West Coast MX State Series.

Jack Penniment

Katie Bidewell and Annette Nisbet with a photo of Margaret Jeffery at the Busselton foreshore for the Daffodil Day Dip.

Daffodil DayPremiumYellow-clad swimmers brave water for Daffodil Day

Adorned in yellow swim caps, tutus and leis, nine swimmers braved the chilly waters of Busselton’s foreshore on Thursday morning for the annual Daffodil Day Dip. 

Madelin Hayes

The Saltwater complex.

Local Government PremiumPush for a dedicated Saltwater reserve rejected by council

A push to create a dedicated reserve for the long-term maintenance of Saltwater has been rejected by Busselton councillors, despite calls for greater transparency on the project. 

Madelin Hayes