Busselton-Dunsborough Times

Green nodSW mineral sands project gets EPA tick

Japanese-owned mineral sands producer Doral has been given a conditional environmental nod to develop the Yalyalup project about 11km south-east of Busselton.

Stuart McKinnon

Heat warningBeat the heat as temps rise

After a sweltering two weeks in the region, Red Cross Australia has offered some important tips to help West Aussies beat the heat this summer.

Catherine Massey

Home invasionPolice warn on summer home security

A terrifying home invasion at the weekend has sparked a warning for the Capes community to be particularly vigilant with home security this summer.

Catherine Massey

Lib election promiseLibs driven to remove classic car red tape

Shadow transport minister and Deputy Opposition Leader Libby Mettam says if elected the Liberal Party will repeal “unnecessary” new legislation forced on vintage-car owners.

Catherine Massey

Animal farm closesBeloved animal farm closes after 14 years

A well-known and loved animal farm in Yelverton has this week shut its doors.

Catherine Massey

Christmas babiesBusy month for Christmas births

The Busselton Health Campus marked a milestone in 2020 when it delivered its first Christmas baby, five years after its renovation.

Catherine Massey

ExhibitionHive hub abuzz with much creative activity

Fourteen months of hard work paid off for Caroline Bannister at the weekend when she opened Margaret River’s first art collective.

Catherine Massey

cricketSt Mary’s sit on top in surprise

The Busselton Margaret River Cricket Association returned from its Christmas break with the first round of its shortest format.

Jackson Barrett

App implementedNew app to boost Jetty experience

Busselton Jetty will launch an interactive app next week in an Augmented Reality twist.

Catherine Massey

SoccerGlory’s Rigby reinvigorated

It has been a whirlwind 12 months for Perth Glory women’s skipper Natasha Rigby, who has gone through a wealth of change on and off the pitch.

Justin Fris

Cape to CapeCape to Cape Track report recommends overnight fee

A pre-feasibility study into future developments of the Cape to Cape Track by Tourism WA found the introduction of an overnight walker fee could bring the track up to world-class standard.

Jackson Barrett & Bella Kitchen

PacingGraham unleashes Attack

John Graham’s in-form talent Fatal Attack looks hard to beat in tonight’s Chaff City Pinjarra RWWA Westbred Feature SS Pace (2030m) at Busselton.

follow the rulesOpen season on marron fishery

The window of opportunity for South West recreational marron fishing officially opened this week, with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development set to be out in force.

Jackson Barrett

winning design for jetty projectCetacean design holds its head high for Busselton Jetty

It seems people will be watching for a different whale as they walk down Busselton Jetty in the future, after the Cetacean design won the poll for the new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre.

Ailish Delaney

Jetty AUDCdesigns make a splash

The West Australian public is having a whale of a time this week placing design bids on Busselton Jetty’s new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre, set to be built in 2021.

Catherine Massey & Stephen Scourfield

Election promiseRec fishing to get big boost

A plan to boost recreational fishing in WA has the Liberals committing a portion of $12 million towards an artificial reef off Geographe Bay in Siesta Park.

Catherine Massey

Sports hub fundedFunding boost brings sports hub closer to construction

Excitement for the Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct was stirred in the Capes this week after a funding announcement from the State Government.

Catherine Massey

Single releasedSummer-love vibe on Ornella single

A Busselton musician has spread summer vibes in time for Christmas with folk/pop-inspired single Cher & Josh released earlier this month.

Catherine Massey

workshopCreatives return

New ideas and innovation will be in abundance next year when the Emergence Creative Festival returns to the Margaret River region in March.

Catherine Massey

SportAthletes quick off the mark to register

Adventure in the South West has seen athletes quick to snatch up a challenging experience with entries for the Trans Cape SwimRun sold out within 48 hours.

Catherine Massey

Busselton JettyCetacean front runner in design

The Cetacean design for the new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre at the end of WA’s iconic Busselton Jetty is in the lead following the first day of polling.

Catherine Massey

Busselton JettyPublic to choose Jetty’s AUDC design

Plans for a bigger Underwater Observatory at the Busselton Jetty are well under way and now locals have been asked to choose a design for the iconic building.

Catherine Massey

Road BlitzCOPS HIT ROAD IN CHRISTMAS BLITZ

Busselton police are set to begin what Police Minister Michelle Roberts has described as a “traffic blitz” to keep the roads safe during the holiday period.

Jackson Barrett