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Spacey Jane will be a part of the Triple J More Than A One Night Stand.

MusicTriple J to host More Than A One Night Stand Sessions

Triple J have announced the return of More Than A One Night Stand Sessions which will be headed for the South West. 

Sofia Fimognari

Ana Lockett and Clare Paine.

Connecting communitesBusselton volunteers keep community connected

Keeping the community connected is the cornerstone of the Busselton Pride Alliance with volunteer Clare Paine adamant their work wouldn’t be so successful without many hands making light work. 

Daniel Hocking

Chef Brendan Pratt.

Cabin FeverPremiumCabin Fever to bring best food and wine to Capes region

The Capes region will be full of collaborative food and wine events, with the beloved Cabin Fever expected to make it’s return in July with over 40 events happening across Busselton and Margaret River.

Daniel Hocking

Members of the Busselton Spinners and Weavers who will celebrate the club's 50th anniversary next weekend.

Woven artistryPremiumBusselton weaving group celebrate 50 years of membership

Golden weaving and hand-spun artistry will decorate the Old Courthouse in Busselton later this month, as a group dedicated to the pastime celebrates its 50th birthday.

Daniel Hocking

RSL president Keith Scardifield at the Busselton War Memorial.

Cultural responsibilityPremiumBusselton cenotaph master plan goes ahead after debate

The Busselton War Memorial could get a whole new look with the local council endorsing the creation of a masterplan for the cenotaph and surrounding Victoria Park area. 

Daniel Hocking

The Margaret River-Busselton Airport.

Baggage scanBusselton council to purchase new x-ray machine for airport

The Busselton Margaret River Airport is in line for a security upgrade with the purchase of a new x-ray machine approved by City of Busselton councillors. 

Daniel Hocking

Shelter Brewing's new export stout.

Brewing beersPremiumBusselton brewery launches new export stout beer

Busselton brewery Shelter Brewing has added a new beer to its collection, launching an export stout that utilises caramel, coffee and red berries, along with the brewery’s signature smoked stout.

Daniel Hocking

Busselton mayor Phill Cronin and Friends of Marri Reserve member Kelly Patterson guide students through burnt bushland near the fire station.

Bushfire mitigationDunsborough Primary School students visit fire brigade

Dunsborough Primary students took a trip to the Fire Brigade on May 1 to thank emergency services for their efforts during the Dunsborough bushfire before learning about fire safety and reserve rejuvenation.

Daniel Hocking

Premier Roger Cook announced the country week pledge in Margaret River during the State election campaign.

Country WeekCountry week government assistance scheme rolls out

A key commitment from the State election affecting regional families will be rolled out next month. 

Sofia Fimognari

Bunbury Fire and Emergency Services found a trolley set alight.

CrimePolice charge 23-year-old after music shell fire in Bunbury

Bunbury detectives have charged a 23-year-old man after he allegedly set a fire at the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell which caused around $100,000 worth of damage

Ezra Kaye and Sofia Fimognari

Bunbury Dynamos sit at the top of the ladder in the men's Premier League.

SoccerSW soccer season shaping up to be hotly contested

After four rounds of the 2025 South West Soccer Association season, the competition is shaping up to be a tight race in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Ezra Kaye

The Bunbury Harvey Regional Council's Stanley Road waste management facility.

TOXIC WASTE DWER confirms compost sold in SW contains PFAS chemicals

The South West’s ongoing battle with PFAS waste has entered a new chapter, with the revelation compost sold to the public by the Bunbury Harvey Regional Council contained traces of the toxic chemicals.

Josiah McMeekin and Ezra Kaye

Cory Kous is completing a ride around Australia for men's mental health.

RIDING FOR A CAUSECory Kous on ride around Australia for men’s mental health

A Bunbury-born, Perth-based activist is riding and walking around Australia to raise awareness about men’s mental health. 

Sofia Fimognari

The South West Craft Beer Festival is returning for its 13th year this Saturday.

South West Craft Beer FestivalPremium2025 South West Craft Beer Festival to be ‘best event ever’

The South West Craft Beer Festival is set to descend on Yallingup this weekend with the “strongest lineup of award winners ever assembled”

Ezra Kaye

Capel Primary School will take part in the National Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.

National Walk Safely to School DayCapel Primary School to participate in Walk to School Day

Capel Primary School will once again take part in a national initiative to support road safety and physical activity this Friday on May 16

Ezra Kaye

A Bunbury car crash in 2022.

Road safetyPremiumFatality Free Friday encourages road safety on May 30

The Australian Road Safety Foundation have launched a Fatality Free Friday campaign set to be on May 30. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Shire of Capel has been recognised for its water conservation.

WaterwiseTwo South West towns recognised as being waterwise

Two South West towns have received recognition for their efforts to be waterwise.

Sofia Fimognari

BUSC president Claire Reimers, Alexis Reimers and Scarlette Harris.

SoccerBUSC receive $400,000 to build women’s changerooms

Bunbury United Soccer Club have received nearly $400,000 from the Federal government to construct women’s changerooms at their Hay Park ground.

Ezra Kaye

Liberal Member for O'Connor Rick Wilson believes the election results in Collie show the community supports nuclear.

Federal election 2025Election results in Collie show a swing to the Liberal Party

With the Coalition’s comprehensive defeat at the Federal election, their controversial nuclear policy will remain dormant for at least another three years. 

Ezra Kaye

Bunbury sit atop the South West Football League ladder.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Leading sides up against the chasing pack

The South West Football League’s leading sides will have the chance to put more distance between themselves and the chasing pack in round seven of the competition over the weekend

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' bench celebrates.

BasketballPremiumSlammers women’s side set for winnable double-header

South West Slammers’ women’s side will be eyeing off a pair of wins in their double-header against Rockingham Flames and Eastern Suns this weekend.

Josh Kempton

Margaret River Ultra Marathon male winner Carl Harrison.

Ultra marathonPremiumMargaret River Ultra Marathon taken on by 1900 runners

Almost 2000 athletes came from around the State and country for the eighth edition of the Margaret River Ultra Marathon at the weekend

Josh Kempton

WA Trials winners Jacob Willcox and Willow Hardy.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River products punch ticket to Pro

Hometown hero Jack Robinson will be joined by a pair of fellow Margaret River products at the Margaret River Pro after they punched their ticket to the competition by winning the WA Trials on Tuesday.

Josh Kempton

The Matildas will play their first-ever game in the South West on July 5.

SportPremiumMatildas’ Bunbury visit set to supercharge soccer growth

The Matildas’ upcoming game in the South West has been hailed a milestone moment which will supercharge the explosive growth the sport has seen in recent years.

Josh Kempton