Busselton Fringe has officially launched its program for another week of comedy, cabaret, circus, dance, music and family fun set to take over Busselton from March 21 to 29.
Yousuf Shameel
Art enthusiasts flocked down to Dunsborough at the weekend for the 2026 Sculptures by the Bay
Rose Patane
The penultimate round of the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A grade proved to be a decisive one, with ladder leaders clashing and finals chances up in the air
Jack Penniment
If you’re looking music, skateboarding, basketball and good vibes this Saturday look no further than Girls 2 the Front at Busselton Youth Precinct and Skate Park.
A dramatic beach rescue has resulted in a thrilling story of bravery as Margaret River’s Mark Cummins paddled out into treacherous waters to pull local doctor Gerhard Erasmus to safety at Rivermouth Beach.
Will Corbett and Yousuf Shameel
A group of dedicated volunteers took to the Busselton Jetty at the weekend as part of the fifth annual Busselton Jetty Underwater Clean up.
Competitors have their goggles and runners ready for the seventh edition of the Trans Cape SwimRun.
Leading women from across the Margaret River region met on Wednesday evening for an International Women’s Day sundowner.
Will Corbett
Margaret River locals shine during Phillip Island Pro Junior Qualifying Series with Willow Hardy taking home her second World Surf League women’s event.
Five free mountain bike clinics are set to hit trails across the South West this year thanks to local race organisers.
Mental health impacts, insufficient notice and a lack of accurate data were among the key issues raised at a fishing forum in Busselton on Friday evening.
Madelin Hayes
The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is set to return in May, with highlight events now revealed.
The Think Mental Health round brought a close finish and dominant performances in the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A-grade on Saturday.
Man’s best friend has a clearer future on local shores after council this week approved long-awaited changes to dog beach regulations.
Dunsborough locals will have a new spot for fresh, hand-rolled pasta come the end of the year, with chef Aaron Carr set to lead a new restaurant at the upcoming South West House hotel.
The peak summer rush has delivered a patchwork of results for South West tourism operators, with some businesses reporting bumper trade while others felt the pinch after the New Year’s surge.
Madelin Hayes & Will Corbett
Residents living along the Lower Vasse River say they are concerned with harmful cyanobacteria in the waterway, with one couple now avoiding their own backyard because of it.
Artists from Busselton to Augusta are being called to register for this year’s Margaret River Open Studios event.
The festival built through a sommelier’s lens will return in 2026 for four days at Margaret River.
Geographe Bay Race Week returned for another successful year with 500 sailors on more than 80 boats taking to the pristine waters of the South West.
South West culinary stand-outs have claimed top honours at the WA Good Food Guide Awards, shining a spotlight on the region’s seafood excellence and emerging talent.
A stint in the north of Western Australia sparked a career in regional medicine for Dr Paul Buckeridge.
Swapping her board for a football, Margaret River Pro surfer Mia McCarthy has showcased the South West as part of the Women’s Asian Cup National Trophy Road Trip.
Car enthusiasts from far and wide cruised into Busselton at the weekend for the Nautical Drive Festival.
