Busselton-Dunsborough Times

Lions shed openedDunsborough Shed Opened

The Dunsborough Lions had their hearts touched earlier this month when more than 300 locals attended the opening of their new shed, a feat funded solely through various sales and fundraisers.

Catherine Massey

Verge TreesVerge trees being lopped illegally

The usually attractive verges of Busselton and Dunsborough have started looking bare, with reports of a disappearing tree trend.

Catherine Massey

Marine SearchNo hope of finding missing woman alive

Hopes have been dashed for the recovery of a 23-year-old woman’s body after she was swept off the rocks at Yallingup’s Injidup Spa on Sunday.

Catherine Massey

Jetty upgradeUpgrade to jetty a hit with locals

Capes residents are rejoicing over next month’s upgrade to Canal Rocks jetty and boat ramp after lobbying resulted in the State Government “backflipping” on its original decision to close the facility

Catherine Massey

Road safetyDeath crash underlines need for safety message

After a horror two weeks on the roads — including the death of an 18-year-old Augusta boy — people are being urged to adjust their driving behaviour.

Tari Jeffers

Cops fundraiserEVENT HELPS COLLEAGUE

Busselton police will hold a quiz night next weekend to raise money for the Police Family Assistance Council to assist it in supporting the family of local police officer Tim Concannon.

Catherine Massey

TennisDouble fun for club

The Busselton Tennis Club has this week played host to two regional tennis tournaments.

Tari Jeffers

Book weekStudents egged on to discover joy of books

Curiosity, excitement and intrigue were just some of the words expressed last week by students at Busselton Primary School as they celebrated Book Week and the theme “Curious Creatures, Wild Minds”.

Catherine Massey

SOCCERBig stage beckons for Lacey

Soccer extraordinaire Lacey Heys was the rising sports star for August and hopes one day to play for the Australian women’s national soccer team, just like Samantha Kerr.

Catherine Massey

Tourism conferenceKeynote speakers for ecotourism forum

Busselton Jetty chief executive Lisa Shreeve and marine biologist Sophie Teede will speak on best practices in WA ecotourism at December’s Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference.

Catherine Massey

Beach barBeach bar ‘a dream come true’ for pair

The Capes is abuzz with excitement over new beachside bar, Lagoon in Yallingup.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Pop-Up shopPallett pop-up for christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, Activ Business Services Busselton will open a pallet furniture pop-up shop in Busselton.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

SocialsAll in the pink for cancer fundraiser

Fusion pinked up the town on Saturday for its annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast fundraiser.

Sickening footageTeacher who let kids watch suicide video ‘reprimanded’

A South West high school teacher who allowed students to watch a video so graphic some required psychological support will be permitted to return to the classroom to teach.

Bethany Hiatt

obituaryA passionate voice and unique character: Alf Bussell

The late Alf Bussell was a unique character in civic life in Bunbury and the South West.

Brendan Kelly

Hotel quarantine breachWest Busselton man allegedly breaches hotel quarantine

A 56-year-old West Busselton man has been charged after he allegedly breached hotel Quarantine after arriving at Perth Airport from Singapore last Friday.

Catherine Massey

Marine searchFears for woman swept from rocks at tourist hotspot

The search for search a young South Australian woman swept off rocks near Yallingup continues, while a St John volunteer and a man who tried to rescue her recover from

Catherine Massey and Daryna Zadvirna

communityLocals give spaces new lease of life

Community groups from Busselton and Dunsborough were among the top three groups from across WA to receive an RAC grant last weekend in Perth.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

exhibitionshow & sessions

Local artist Carmen McFaull is showcasing her landscape art as part of the final Inclusive Excellence Exhibition at ArtGeo Cultural Complex.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

murder trialAxe & drugs link

The man accused of murdering Busselton man Sam Daryl Riley allegedly “shot up” a prescription opioid with his alleged victim before brutally chopping him 21 times in the head with an axe.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Dunsborough 2030Dunsborough residents in fear of new Mandurah

Dunsborough residents fear current planning by the City of Busselton will result in the town becoming a sprawl of suburban housing estates, suggesting it would result in a low employment rate.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

MusicDunsborough band’s big break in the city

Developing Dunsborough band In Between Spleens have grown a strong local fan base and are enjoying an eight-week stint of gigs in Perth and the South West.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

new-generation shark receiversBunker Bay gets shark monitors

Bunker Bay last week received two new-generation Shark Monitoring Network receivers and a beach-based warning system.

Catherine Massey

Service stationCouncillors approve new servo

A new service station on the corner of West Street and Peel Terrace in Busselton was approved by City of Busselton councillors in a unanimous vote at last week’s council meeting.

Catherine Massey