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The catwalk transformed into a pop-up store after the show.

Fashion showPremiumSustainable fashion show held in Busselton

Models took to the catwalk in Busselton last month as part of an annual fashion show highlighting stylish sustainable looks. 

Rose Patane

Confluence participating artist Dee Credaro's artwork Checking Out The Drive.

Art exhibitionPremiumNew exhibition on display in Busselton

A new exhibition opening in Busselton will showcase work from Margaret River Region Open Studios’ artists

Rose Patane

Sue Thompson and her family.

Transplant GamesPremiumBusselton’s Sue Thompson marks 40 years since transplant

Busselton nurse Sue Thompson will mark an extraordinary 40 years since receiving a life-saving kidney transplant by competing at the Australian Transplant Games in Tasmania later this month.

Jack Penniment

Mahli Beardman has been selected for a tour of India.

CricketPremiumMahli Beardman’s road back from injury takes another step

Dunsborough’s Mahli Beardman has been handed another opportunity to push his international claims after being selected in Australia A’s one-day squad for next month’s tour of India.

Jack Penniment

Something Beautiful

ArtPremiumYallingup Galleries to host solo exhibition by Josh Windram

Yallingup Galleries is set to host a new solo exhibition by WA artist Josh Windram, inspired by the shifting colour of the sky, sunlight striking ancient rock formations, storm clouds moving across the ocean. 

Craig Duncan

Last year’s sold-out flood protection bus tour was a very popular event among community members.

Behind the ScenesPremiumCommunity offered look at region’s flood protection network

Busselton residents have a chance to discover how flood risk is managed across the region as part of an annual bus tour offering behind-the-scenes access to some of the region’s most important infrastructure. 

Craig Duncan

Margaret River winery House of Cards have been awarded a perfect 100 points at the prestigious 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition for their 2025 Ace High Chardonnay.

Wine PremiumMargaret River winery earns perfect score at global award

A Margaret River winery has created international wine history, producing the first wine to ever score a perfect 100 points at the prestigious 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Craig Duncan

Telstra is upgrading its 4G and 5G coverage in Arumvale, Karridale and Warner Glen.

Better coveragePremium5G coverage comes to Arumvale, Karridale and Warner Glen

Residents in Arumvale, Karridale and Warner Glen can expect better mobile service with 5G coverage coming to the area in September. 

Madelin Hayes

Newton Moore Senior High School year 10 studentAngela Fucanan's artwork The Ocean Keeps at the 2026 Iluka Visions exhibition.

ILUKA VISIONS PremiumStudent art exhibition returns to Bunbury

Artwork from South West secondary school students will once again be on show as Iluka Visions returns to the South West. 

Rose Patane

Waroona Agricultural Society’s Tegan Strobl will represent the South West at the Royal Agricultural Society of WA’s 2026 Rural Ambassador Award later this month.

AGRICULTURAL AMBASSADOR PremiumSouth West rural ambassador to compete at State finals

A young agricultural enthusiast from Waroona is set to represent the South West this month in a bid to win a prestigious award. 

Rose Patane

Donnybrook's Jessica Verbrugge.

FootballPremiumGrand final rematch has Donnybrook seeking revenge

Donnybrook are seeking revenge for last years grand final defeat at the hands of Bunbury, with both sides geared up for a mammoth South West Football League women’s do-or-die semi-final clash. 

Jack Penniment

Leschenault boxing champion Lekeisha Pergoliti returned home with a bronze medal after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

BoxingLeschenault’s Lekeisha Pergoliti brings home bronze

Leschenault’s boxing champion, Lekeisha Pergoliti has returned home after a successful campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 

Jack Penniment

WestCycle CEO Wayne Bradshaw on a specially designed cycle path.

RidingPremiumE-bike advocates call for safe spaces and clearer rules

Concern around the use of e-ridables in the South West have seen Vasse MLA Libby Mettam calling for a crackdown in regional centres, while advocacy groups call for better infrastructure and clearer rules.

Craig Duncan

Devan Craig dunks for Australia at the under-23 FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League competition.

BasketballPremiumDevan Craig has successful competition the green and gold

Bunbury basketballer Devan Craig lived out every sporting stars dream last week in representing their country on the world stage, and will get to the chance once again later this month at a world cup.

Jack Penniment

Sydney and West Coast premiership player Lewis Jetta.

HomecomingPremiumLewis Jetta heads home to premiere Life After Footy

Bunbury football legend Lewis Jetta will return to his hometown this Friday for the premiere of his new short film Life After Footy. 

Jack Penniment

Dolphins swimming in the waters surrounding Bunbury.

Fishy BusinessPremiumStudy calls into question dolphin feeding practices

A new international study has called into question the Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre’s practice of feeding dolphins, claiming it could lead to the total collapse of the region’s dolphin population.

Craig Duncan

Margaret River Senior High School students with Surf Academy Coordinator Jay Baddock at 2026 Surfing WA Schools Titles.

SurfingPremiumMRSHS extended their dominant run over the State

Margaret River Senior High School has continued its remarkable reign over Western Australian school surfing, claiming the State title for an extraordinary 21st time.

Jack Penniment

Donnybrook's Colby McDonald competes in the ruck against South Bunbury's Bodhi Nordahl in round 17.

FootballPremiumDonnybrook aiming to end South Bunbury’s reign in semi-final

South Bunbury kept their premiership defence alive with a gritty win over Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault on Sunday, but this weekend proves a much larger task for the two-time reigning champs.

Jack Penniment

Australind police are calling on the public’s assistance after a driver failed to stop for police in Dardanup.

POLICE PremiumAustralind police continue to investigate evade incident

An investigation is under way by Australind police after a car failed to stop for police in the South West

Rose Patane

Bunbury Senior High School’s Robotics Team was crowned the Western Australian State champions after at the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs State Championship in Perth last month. 

EducationPremiumBunbury Senior High School crowned robotics State champions

Bunbury Senior High School’s Robotics Team was crowned the Western Australian State champions after at the Western Australian Robotics Playoffs State Championship in Perth last month.

Craig Duncan

Moons Crossing in the South West of WA.

Conservation PremiumCCWA host gathering of conservation champions in Busselton

WA’s leading conservation group is set to bring together environmental advocates and climate warriors this October, as part of a new event. 

Craig Duncan

Okie Fraser was chaired off the beach after winning the under-21 title.

SurfingPremiumOkie Fraser wins inaugural shortboard title

Gnarabup surfer Okie Fraser has etched his name into Australian surfing history after becoming the inaugural under-21 men’s Australian Champion at the 2026 Australian Shortboard Titles in Wollongong.

Jack Penniment

The Donnybrook-Balingup shire council has endorsed an investigation into the management of local firewood collection.

FIREWOOD INVESTIGATION PremiumSouth West shire to investigate local firewood collection

An investigation into the management of local firewood collection will soon begin in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup in response to concerns raised by a councillor. 

Rose Patane

Holly Booth's artwork Dilbi (gum leaves) is one of about 28 of her pieces being showcased in her exhibition Painting my Country.

PAINTING COUNTRY PremiumManjimup-born Noongar artist to hold first exhibition

A Manjimup-born artist will soon get to share some of her fondest memories on country as part of a new exhibition.

Rose Patane