On International Guide Dog Day, Busselton Central Shopping Centre was filled with something a little different from the usual shopping rush — puppies in training, and plenty of wagging tails.
Madelin Hayes
The RSPCA WA is reminding pet owners in Busselton to contain their pets following the discovery of dead native animals in the area.
Rose Patane
Hundreds of young footballers took to the field on Wednesday as Dunsborough Town Football Club launched its MiniRoos season in front of a strong crowd.
Jack Penniment
Saturday’s big game will be the Busselton v Dunsborough derby in round six of the South West Football League season, with the Sharks searching for their first win in the match-up.
The Dunsborough Historical Society is continuing its long-running push for a permanent home, with its collection still being stored in sheds and garages 30 years after the issue was first raised.
More than 2000 people lined Dunn Bay on Anzac Day, turning out in force to honour veterans during the Dunsborough march and commemorative service.
New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson will appear at the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival in May, bringing her latest work and a series of discussions on global challenges to the South West.
Busselton residents say they remain without answers on when, or if, bus services in the region will be expanded, despite ongoing advocacy and a growing population.
The stars couldn’t align for Taj Burrow and Jake Paterson for the 50 years of the World Tour special World Surf League celebration heat but a trio of fellow local legends stepped up and put on a show.
Six South West players are a step closer to pulling on the black and gold, named in the WAFL squad for next month’s state clash with South Australia.
The South West has been split with State Government’s ambitious seven cities plan missing major regional hubs.
Craig Duncan
A South West housing advocate is demanding answers as to why over 100 social homes across the region remain vacant, despite the state being in the middle of a housing crisis.
Lions clubs across the South West have joined forces to donate an impressive $50,500 to support Farmers Across Borders and in turn, drought-stricken pastoralists.
The family of 27-year-old Umair Waheed, who drowned after being swept off rocks at Yallingup, has launched fundraising campaigns to repatriate his body to Pakistan.
A man in his 20s has died after being swept off the rocks at Injidup Natural Spa in Yallingup on Monday afternoon.
South West croquet stars couldn’t lead Western Australian to victory at the 76th Australian Association Croquet Championships, but one local was able to find form.
Busselton turned out in force on Anzac Day, with thousands gathering at the Rotary Park of Remembrance to honour those who have served.
A new exhibition by Miranda Plum is set to light up Busselton’s Old Courthouse next month, inviting viewers to experience an “elevated, embodied resonance”.
Thousands of participants are set to take part in the Busselton Festival of Triathlon next month to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The long-awaited return of the Ausralind train will mean little for travellers in Busselton and Margaret River, with the State unlikely to push rail services further south any time soon.
A South Australian MP said he was “disgusted” by the cancellation of regional flights between Sydney and Busselton.
Yousuf Shameel
Dunsborough claimed their first win of the season in a strong showing over Eaton, while Busselton continued their dominant start with a pair of commanding victories in round four.
Two clubs have come together to ensure the future of basketball in the region is in good hands after providing new hoops for children at two schools.
Puppies in training will take centre stage at Busselton Central Shopping Centre next week as the community is invited to mark International Guide Dog Day.
