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25.01.2022 A changing of the guard for the WA Liberal Party has thrust Vasse MLA Libby Mettam into the limelight.

25.01.2022 YOONGARILLUP SERIOUS CRASH Busselton Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred in Yoongarillup yesterday afternoon. About 4.40pm, a white Suzuki station sedan was travelling north on Sues Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the road and rolled several times.... The driver, a 42-year-old man received serious injuries and was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital. Two male passengers aged 21 and 19, were also injured and conveyed by ambulance to the Busselton Health Campus. Busselton Police urge anyone who saw the crash or the Suzuki wagon travelling in the area prior to the crash are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

24.01.2022 REPAIR FOR WONNERUP HOUSE The iconic Wonnerup House is undergoing urgent work to replace its damaged roof, as well as other conservation work by the National Trust of Western Australia.

24.01.2022 Busselton police were overwhelmed with the support they received last month at their fundraiser for the Police Family Assistance Council.

24.01.2022 Last week was National Recycling Week, and South West residents proved savvy at sorting their rubbish, with the area recorded as having the highest regional Containers for Change returns in the State.

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the Busselton Magpies netball team who won the premiership last weekend! Enjoy your magnificent achievement.

23.01.2022 Yesterday at 9:45am a member of the public contacted police after locating a deceased person at Injidup Beach, Yallingup. The deceased is believed to be the 23-year-old woman who was swept from the rocks almost a month ago. Formal identification has not yet been completed.

23.01.2022 South West runners looking to push themselves are being encouraged to nominate for the Busselton Runners Club’s Half Marathon. Set to take place on February 13, registrations for the half marathon can be completed online via busseltonrunnersclub.org.au.

22.01.2022 Shocked Education Department officials have called in the police after school leavers taking part in out-of-control scavenger hunts.

22.01.2022 Dunsborough Towners have won the South West Soccer Association League Title with a 9-0 win over Dalyellup Rangers.

22.01.2022 CAPES PARAMEDICS ON HOLD A plan to roll out more paid St John Ambulance paramedics to lighten the load on volunteers in the Capes looks to be on hold for now.

22.01.2022 Dunsborough film writer and director Jub Clerc has this month received major funding for her debut feature film Sweet As a story inspired by her own experiences growing up in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.

21.01.2022 Fresh sounds and vibes will be in abundance at the beginning of next year when Here Comes The Sun Festival takes over the Dunsborough Playing Fields.

21.01.2022 Travelling to bunbury to donate blood can be difficult for most Capes residents. When Redcross Lifeblood called for blood donors last week, this was made evident and frustrating. Would you support blood donation trucks in the Capes region? ... Comment your thoughts below

20.01.2022 A teacher who was forced to retire while battling PTSD experts said was caused by abusive students has won another victory in his fight to return to the classroom.

20.01.2022 TOURISM BOOST IN THE SOUTH WEST The South West is set to become a major beneficiary of the State’s move to a controlled border as a cashed-up and holiday-starved Eastern States market prepares to head west. Tourism Minister Paul Papalia visited Bunbury on Tuesday and said the South West would be an attractive prospect for those travelling west, even if they were here to visit friends and family.... Adding to the region’s tourist appeal, Premier Mark McGowan opened the long-awaited Lake Kepwari near Collie earlier this week. Where is your favourite spot in the South West to take visitors?

18.01.2022 The City of Busselton Art Award has extended it's format throughout the ArtGeo Gallery and entries are open. First prize is $10,000 and a solo exhibition in the ArtGeo Gallery.

17.01.2022 One of WA’s top prospects in this year’s national draft, key forward Jye Amiss has revealed how West Coast star Josh Kennedy helped him improve his target practice.

17.01.2022 Vasse MLA Libby Mettam has appealed to various State ministers this week after another fatal crash occurred along the deadly Bussell Highway.

16.01.2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce on Tuesday Australia’s plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 after a week of civil war within Coalition ranks.

15.01.2022 A gift collection point now exists at the Busselton Dunsborough Times for the Smith Family’s Toy and Book Appeal and locals are urged to dig deep and donate to help less fortunate children.

15.01.2022 MUM ADMITS DRINK-DRIVE CRASH AFTER SON'S MIRACLE RETURN IN YALLINGUP A young mother whose toddler was found after going missing for 12 hours in dense bushland last year has tearfully admitted crashing her car just days later after a big drinking session. "It was a very hard weekend for me, and I made stupid choices."

14.01.2022 The student council at BSHS has raised more than $26,000 for a Tenderfeet School in Kibera, Africa’s biggest slum, in which life expectancy is just 39 years and infant mortality is among the highest in the world. Busselton Senior High School teacher Geoff Holt was given a World Teachers’ Day award for excellence in global citizenship education by the United Nations Association of Teachers last Friday.

14.01.2022 ** Urgent Warning Please Share ** FIREARM INCIDENT MARGARET RIVER Due to an active police incident at a residence in McKeown Place, Margaret River, members of the Margaret River community are advised to avoid the area between McKeown Place, Bovell Avenue, William Place and Georgette Drive, including the park area within that boundary.... Residents in the immediate area are advised to remain inside their homes until further notice. There is a risk to public safety, with reports of multiple gun shots being fired. Police are at the scene and are responding to the incident.

13.01.2022 Good luck to the Busselton Magpies women who will play Harvey Bulls tomorrow for a spot in the SWFL grand final.

11.01.2022 A venture to protect the environment has caused tension between a popular local conservationist and the Capel Land Conservation District Committee over a cancelled Roo Shoo at Ludlow’s fenced enclosure.

11.01.2022 Capes grommets grabbed some of the top honours at last weekend’s competition at Trigg, with Dunsborough juniors flexing their muscles against their Margaret River rivals.

11.01.2022 They dodged the worst of the disruption to their final school year and miraculously this week WA’s class of 2020 were Australia’s only school leavers to celebrate at an official event. Leavers social photos here

11.01.2022 Busselton Volleyball Association is known as the best club in Country WA after a massive win at the Country Championships last weekend. Good luck to the Busselton Men who will play in the WAVL grand final today.

10.01.2022 BUSSELTON MUSEUM SET TO REOPEN ON SATURDAY! Nearly three years after it was ravaged by fire, the Busselton Museum is set for a triumphant reopening.

10.01.2022 FAIRWAY DRIVE SANTA CONTINUES TO SPREAD CHEER People of all ages are being entertained again this Christmas as the Fairway Drive Santa keeps up his tradition of doing a series of skits on his front lawn.

10.01.2022 Busselton City Football Club has concluded a successful 2020 season with its annual trophy presentation night.

10.01.2022 Urgent calls for blood donors last week have seen high demand and pleas for a Capes-based donation site. The demand emerged as national O+ and A+ blood stocks decreased to just two days supply last week with Busselton and Dunsborough residents raring to roll up their sleeves and give.

10.01.2022 A festering mosquito problem that has plagued a South West shire for decades has finally reached boiling point, with residents and businesses demanding action.

10.01.2022 Baked might be small and relatively new, but its award-winning delights were made evident last month when it won a gold award for its delicious and highly popular lamingtons.

09.01.2022 RSPCA have given some advice regarding the up-coming "kitten season".

09.01.2022 A woman’s body has washed up in WA’s South West a month after a 23-year-old was swept off nearby rocks. A community member alerted police after finding the remains along Yallingup’s picturesque Injidup Beach on Sunday about 9.45am

09.01.2022 The State Government is under pressure to explain how it will address a critical shortage of seasonal workers.

09.01.2022 The Indian Ocean Longboarding Club will hold a competitive event tomorrow morning beginning at 7am at Yallingup car park.

08.01.2022 A ginkgo sapling was planted in Busselton’s Rotary Park this week to mark World Peace Day.

08.01.2022 The Margaret River wine industry celebrated a very different 19th annual wine show this week, capping off a challenging and unusual year for the sector.

07.01.2022 MARGARET RIVER FATALITY A person has died in single car crash at a notorious Margaret River black-spot early this morning. Police said the car was travelling along Caves Road when it hit a tree near Carters Road in Burnside at 1.43am.... The driver, the car’s only occupant, died at the scene. The tragedy comes just two weeks after two serious crashes within 12 hours on the same stretch of the road.

07.01.2022 CCTV from the side of a major highway in Western Australia has reportedly been seized by police as they desperately try to find missing four-year-old Cleo Smith.

07.01.2022 MARGS FATAL CRASH UPDATE Around 1.40am this morning, a 23-year-old man died at the scene after his Silver BMW Sedan struck a tree near the intersection of Carters Road and Caves Road in Burnside. Our Condolences go out to his family and friends. ... More information: Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Squad are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Burnside (Margaret River) in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 13 January 2021. Around 1.40am, a silver BMW sedan was travelling south on Caves Road. Near the intersection of Carters Road the driver lost control of the vehicle which left the road and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant of the BMW, a 23-year-old man received fatal injuries and died at the scene. Major Crash Investigation officers are urging anyone who saw the crash or BMW sedan travelling in the area prior to the crash, or has dash-cam vision of either, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.

06.01.2022 Interesting news out of Bunbury today...

06.01.2022 Big achievements continued to flow out of the Capes region this month when Swings and Roundabouts won an award for best outdoor venue.

06.01.2022 The Kill Devil Hills will bring their post-rock indie punk to Clancy’s Dunsborough next Sunday supported by local Steve Joines. https://www.bdtimes.com.au//kill-devil-hills-heading-south

04.01.2022 The City of Busselton and local businesses have partnered with The Building Busselton Town Team to bring family-friendly school holiday activity Roll into Mitchell Park to the CBD next month.

04.01.2022 Pick up a copy of the Busselton Dunsborough Times today! Some stories in this weeks edition School leavers raved, revelled and rocked this week, celebrating the end of a tumultuous year at the only official Leavers celebration in the country.... Vasse MLA Libby Mettam has appealed to various State ministers this week after another fatal crash occurred along the deadly Bussell Highway. The State Government is under pressure to explain how it will address a critical shortage of seasonal workers. Urgent calls for blood donors last week have seen high demand and pleas for a Capes-based donation site. South West runners looking to push themselves are being encouraged to nominate for the Busselton Runners Club’s Half Marathon.

03.01.2022 #BREAKING US President Donald Trump and wife Melania have tested positive for COVID-19. #notfakenews

03.01.2022 Keen to get some cash for your trash? WA’s new container-deposit scheme launches on October 1 with collection sites in Margaret River, Cowaramup, Dunsborough and Busselton.

02.01.2022 Dunsborough School of Ballet will next month see its talented students perform a long-awaited rendition of The Nutcracker at Happs Winery.

02.01.2022 A man in his 60s has been air lifted to Royal Perth Hospital after crashing his motorbike on Sues Road.

02.01.2022 Busselton City won the Women's SWSA league title this year with the female program looking strong over the next few years.

02.01.2022 Leavers WA this week announced it will move forward in an almost-normal format opting to include the popular Entertainment Zone and Meelup Beach Day.

02.01.2022 City of Busselton staff have moved to reassure residents of the City’s financially sound decision to apply for $15 million of loans after questions regarding its financial position arose during the Bay to Bay Action Group electors-style meeting.

01.01.2022 BUSSELTON ASSAULT INCIDENT Busselton Detectives are seeking information regarding an incident in Busselton last night which left a man seriously injured. The incident took place last night about 6:20pm near the intersection of Albert Street and Queen Street.... It is believed several people were involved in the physical altercation. A man aged in his 30s was taken into custody this morning and he is assisting in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

01.01.2022 New research released last month showed regional Australians were 67 per cent likely to experience multiple losses by suicide compared with 60 per cent for metropolitan residents. The Busselton Blue Tree awarded its raffle first prize to Michelle Bain last week, a woman who has been personally affected by suicide. Once suicide becomes an option its becomes a risk it cannot be contemplated as an exit strategy because you pass on the pain, it doesn’t solve anything, she said.

01.01.2022 Busselton Squash Club life member Warren Oliver was recently recognised for his service to the sport at the WA Squash Masters 40th year celebrations at Pagoda Ballroom.

01.01.2022 Good luck to the Busselton Magpies women's football team who will take on South Bunbury in the SWFL grand final tomorrow.