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ALL it took was one bar of music. The moment those first few notes rang out — a cheeky click of the fingers followed — and The Addams Family was guessed in an instant. It was the happiest kind of afternoon at the Esplanade Hotel on Sunday, 26 July, when Busselton Brass turned its annual winter concert into a room full of grins, guesses and glorious sound. The band played to a full house, with the audience joining in the fun between pieces by trying to name each tune from its opening bars. Band member Anne Howes said it was lovely to watch the audience get so involved and guess what was coming next. The Addams Family was given away after a single bar, while The Flying Doctors kept everyone guessing for a full ten bars. The afternoon was also a celebration of milestones. Deputy Mayor Cr Kate Cox presented 25and 50-year badges from the West Australian Band Association, honouring years of community service through affiliated bands. Nicky and Stuart Hair each received 50-year badges, having played since their school days and never really stopped. The 25-year recipients were Eddy Bricknell, Susan Butler, Ali Cunningham, Di Guthrie, Geof Foard, Ros Healy, Anne Howes, Ian Keast, Graham Martinson, Anthony

Nicky Hair (Musical Director) with Deputy Mayor of Busselton, Kate Cox. Tuba player Anthony Michie holds the new Gong for Meredith Dixon from Rio Tinto.

Michie and Ben Welsh. Then came the initial bloom, which grew into a shimmering, resonant boom that filled the room— the sound everyone had been waiting for. The band’s new symphonic gong — a hefty 36 inches, mounted on a stand the members built themselves — finally rang out in performance. “It has such a deep, rich sound, and we all loved hearing it for the first time at the concert,” Anne said. “We had wanted one for years, seeing it as one more colour the percussion section could bring to a piece for real impact, but as a small group we didn’t have the means to make this happen.” However, a generous $5,000 grant from Rio Tinto helped bring the Gong to the band, along with a new xylophone, which Anne said — “They’re still on the hunt for

someone to play it!” The Esplanade Hotel has hosted the winter concert for the past few years, another stop in a long-running mid-year tradition. This year’s gathering carried extra energy, coming so soon after the band’s win in its division at the recent West Australian State Band Championships. Run by WABA each year, the championships ask every band to play a march, a hymn and a test piece for marking, before finishing with an entertainment piece of their own choosing. Busselton Brass tends to compete every second year, happy to spend the rest of their time playing at community events, though they love turning up to listen and learn from other bands. The lead-up, Anne admitted, is intense. “We’re always relieved when it is all over,” she said.

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“But just competing, whether we win or lose, doesn’t matter, as we all benefit from the preparation and experience.” Guiding them through it all is Musical Director Nicky Hair. “Nicky is endlessly patient and encouraging, and our success is due to her kind leadership,” Anne said. Every member is welcome to play, whatever their skill level, and the States left them all on a high note. “Playing in the States is a bit daunting, challenging, exciting, but overall a great team-building event,” she said. “It certainly leaves everyone on an adrenaline buzz afterwards!” Anne knows that feeling of welcome well. Two decades ago, her friend Di Guthrie talked her into trying the

tenor horn — an instrument she’d never even heard of — and she’s been playing ever since. That easy sense of belonging is what she treasures most about the group. “Busselton Brass is a community band that welcomes people to come and play music together, whether they have lots of experience or are just starting out,” she said. “All ages and stages of life. We are just about playing music for the sheer joy of it!” After 155 years, the band still plays on — with a spare seat waiting for the next person who’d love to pick up an instrument and join a group that just loves making music. To find out more and make contact, visit www.facebook.com/ BusseltonBrassor email busseltonbrass@gmail.com

Quirky looks for quiz night fun IT’S time to raid the op shops for their finest fashion finds, with Vasse Primary School preparing for a colourful night of trivia and fundraising to help get its students to camp. The Vasse Primary Quiz Night – Op Shop Glam will bring together teams of trivia buffs for an evening of questions, games, prizes and some deliberately questionable fashion, with guests encouraged to embrace the night’s thrift-shop theme.

The event is being organised to raise money for the school’s 2027 Year 6 camp, with organisers hoping a successful night will help reduce the amount families need to contribute towards sending their children away. “The more money we raise, the less costs there are for families sending their kids to camp,” organisers said. The quiz night forms part of a wider fundraising effort for the camp, with the school community also getting be-

hind sausage sizzles, cake stalls, a movie night and chocolate sales. Local businesses have thrown their support behind the cause, donating vouchers and items which will be up for grabs through prizes, a raffle and silent auction on the night. Organisers are now encouraging locals to gather a team, test their general knowledge and start hunting for their best — or worst — op shop ensemble.

As well as helping cover the cost of the 2027 camp, the event promises a light-hearted night out for the school community and its supporters. The school has an active P&C and fundraising calendar, with a number of community events held throughout the year. Tickets for the Vasse Primary Quiz Night – Op Shop Glam are available through Eventbrite.

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Over the last 60 years, more than 20,000 City of Busselton residents have contributed to vital health research, helping to further treatment and care of people with lung and heart disease, and diabetes, and resulting in more than 600 scientific publications. The Caravan of Discovery will celebrate the early years of the project, when 90 percent of the eligible population took part in the first surveys outside Busselton Hospital.

A PIECE of Busselton’s remarkable medical history is hitting the road, with a restored 1960s caravan helping celebrate 60 years of the Busselton Health Surveys. The Busselton Population Medical Research Institute’s new Caravan of Discovery is a mobile interactive science exhibit inspired by the caravans used as makeshift medical clinics during the first Busselton Health Survey in 1966. The restored caravan will make its public debut during National Science Week, appearing at Mitchell Park in the Busselton CBD from August 17 to 21 before touring community locations throughout the year. Inside, visitors will be able to explore photographs and stories from the original surveys, learn about modern research being undertaken by Busselton Health Study researchers and take part in a free health check.

The project celebrates a research story that began with local GP Dr Kevin Cullen and Perth-based colleagues Dr Tim Welborn, Dr David Curnow, Dr Michael McCall and Dr Norman Stenhouse. The first survey operated from caravans parked at the old Busselton Hospital and St John’s Ambulance site, with community volunteers, nurses and young medical students helping screen more than 90 per cent of the eligible population. Among those students was a young Fiona Stanley, decades before she became one of Australia’s leading child health researchers and Australian of the Year. The population-wide surveys were repeated every three years until the mid-1980s and have since evolved into more targeted research. Over the past six decades, more than 20,000 City of Busselton residents have participated, contributing to

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FOR a week in August, Busselton did something that sounds simple but rarely happens in a busy world: it stopped and listened. Over five days, cafés, churches and community spaces opened their doors to hear directly from people facing hardship — those sleeping on couches, in cars, on the streets or moving between temporary accommodation. Connections Week, led by Accordwest and the City of Busselton from August 3-7 as part of National Homelessness Week, aimed to build a clearer picture of homelessness and housing insecurity across the community. “At its heart, Connections Week is about recognising that homelessness is not somebody else’s problem — it’s a community issue,” Accordwest Chief Executive Officer Danelle Milward said. “Unfortunately, homelessness is often hidden, and many people don’t realise the challenges faced by members of their own community, or even think about it until it affects someone they know. But housing insecurity can affect people from all walks of life.” Ms Milward said homelessness in regional communities frequently took forms that were difficult to see.

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“While rough sleeping does occur in our communities, homelessness frequently presents in less visible ways,” she said. “Many people are couch surfing, living in overcrowded homes, staying in caravan parks, sleeping in vehicles or moving between temporary and insecure accommodation.” Regional housing pressures have compounded the problem, with limited rental availability, rising costs and fewer specialist services. In March 2026, Anglicare WA recorded a median weekly rent of $680 across the South West and Great Southern, up 10 per cent in two years, and estimated a household needed an income of around $118,000 to avoid rental stress. Ms Milward said while service

providers knew housing insecurity was affecting many local people, Busselton lacked comprehensive local data. “Service providers, community organisations and local agencies know anecdotally that housing insecurity and homelessness are having a significant impact on people in our community,” she said. “However, we do not yet have a comprehensive local picture.” Connections Week sought to help close that gap through conversations guided by the Australian Homelessness Vulnerability Triage Tool, with trained volunteers gathering information about people’s housing, health and support needs. Community hubs operated at the Busselton Youth Precinct, Baylife Café, St Mary’s Church, Accord-

west and the Salvation Army, providing places where people could share a meal, seek assistance and connect with services. “The hubs were more than service access points,” Ms Milward said. “They are places where people can feel safe, respected and connected to both support services and their broader community.” Outreach teams and partner organisations also helped reach people unable or unwilling to attend the hubs. Accordwest worked alongside the City of Busselton, Richmind WA, the Salvation Army, Lamp, Anglicare WA, SWAMS and Harbour, with guidance from the WA Alliance to End Homelessness. “The support has been truly incredible. I sincerely thank the City of Busselton, our partner organisations, volunteers and community members who have embraced this initiative. Their willingness to contribute time, expertise and resources demonstrates our community’s strength and a shared belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.” Information gathered during the week will now form a community-informed report examining local homelessness, pathways into housing insecurity, people most affected and gaps in available support.

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The findings are intended to strengthen future advocacy, service planning and funding decisions by providing clearer evidence of Busselton’s needs. “Initiatives like Connections Week are important because they remind us that homelessness is about people, not statistics,” Ms Milward said. “Every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, stability and hope. “If it helps even one person feel heard, connected to support or closer to secure housing, it will have made a difference.”

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n the July 2026 council meeting the City and some of our community representatives seemed so focussed on available road black spot funding that they lost sight of the trees. When you become unaware of the trees, that may be the time problems may occur. Local media reported grade 6 students learning and planting ‘pocket forests’ for social and environmental health. The teachers and children understand the value of trees and the significance of their loss. A local farming community wrapped condemned tree trunks in crocheted blankets to show travellers a potential degradation of their local driving and daily living experience. The Busselton City Council voted (5/3) to remove 27 mature trees along a scenic route corridor, which goes against the State Planning Policy for the area and the council’s own Tree Policy. For financial fecundity thinkers there are tree calculators that attempt to convert the environmental value of mature trees into dollar-value amounts for property valuation and insurance purposes. These advanced calculators work on important inputs greater than timber value alone and include, estimates of improved property price, energy savings from shade services, carbon dioxide sequestration, air quality improvements benefitting health, water management, improved soil quality, for some a wildlife attracting value and a sense of being closer to nature, and aesthetics - a value on beauty, which circles back to property price value. A mature tree on public land may be worth an estimated $4245 per year to a local community in combined environmental services and savings. Per year, ongoing! The City of Busselton has made the decision to remove 27 mature trees that have trunk diameters that make them equivalent to 150 to 200 year old forest trees. A number are important potential habitat trees for local wildlife. At the fall of the gavel the council vote costs the local community about $115, 000 before offsetting that amount with the state funding. The loss is greater than money to the community, to the environ-

ment, and to the sense of place. The trees lose their lives. Safety. We should be cautious about safety. Safety is no accident, our workplace safety officer used to say.It has become a code word. When civic authorities trot out the script that decisions are made ‘for safety’ that is a signal to look more closely at the drivers for that decision. The intent may be genuine. But is it primary? The data used to plan this decision has one outstanding feature. Funding has been allocated from the state government purse. Congratulations to the City staff who applied and secured funding in 2022 that does not put a direct imposte on local ratepayers for some roadworks. But along with the funding comes the strings, a budget, and risk of losing the funding if it is not used. The provision of funding has created its own pressure. The money tethers the chainsaws to the trees. To work within the budget and achieve the road works along the Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road requires the removal of the trees. Alternate ideas have been discarded early, and consequentially not presented for voting to council. And if the vote did not go for tree removal, as the cajoling remarks in the officer’s report repeated, then the funding would be lost. Not only lost, as the fiscal screws tightened, that any future safety works would then be at local government, meaning local ratepayer expense. Many local road users have expressed, in commentary online, their ability to safely traverse the Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road, even enjoying the regular drive. As a result of long-seasoned country driving experience and road awareness, they have also been able to travel and survive the other scenic, tree-lined district arteries without running off the road across a gravelly shoulder or rumble strip. Some country drivers from ‘out west’, toward Dunsborough, have heralded the inherent ‘traffic signal’ of turning off the Bussell Highway onto a secondary road to feel a sense of homecoming joy and welcome as they drive down the leafy arcade.

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In his comments he noted that the main factor in the 5 accidents used in the crash analysis justification, 3 resulting in hospitalisations and two resulting in property damage, was the increased number of vehicular traffic movements from hundreds to thousands along the road. The thinking and the funding for tree removal is missing the main safety factor that requires mitigation. Regulating road over-use, once again recognising and working within local capacities and parameters, rather than enabling higher speed travel (rushing about), under-pinned by a lulling perception of ‘safety’ with roadside tree removal seems a better path of action.

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Yahava KoffeeWorks Cool Water Classic returns The turquoise waters of Geographe Bay will once again provide the backdrop for one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing open water swim events when the Yahava KoﬀeeWorks Cool Water Classic returns on Saturday 14 November. The event has oﬀicially sold out, with more than 600 swimmers preparing to tackle the unique 20km shoreline course from Dunsborough to Busselton. Now firmly established on the national open water swimming calendar, the Cool Water Classic continues to attract participants from across Australia, with the event experiencing significant growth particularly popular with women, who now make up more than 60 year after year. Designed to make long-distance per cent of the field, highlighting swimming more accessible, the the increasing appeal of open course follows the shoreline for its water swimming to a diverse range entire length, allowing swimmers of participants and experience to remain close to the beach in the levels. calm, crystal-clear waters of Among those returning to the start line is defending solo champion Geographe Bay. Unlike many marathon swims, Callum Greenshields, who will be participants do not require a looking to secure his third powered support boat, making consecutive title after victories in both the 2025 and 2026 editions. The event has also proven

entertainment, music, food and activities, creating plenty for supporters, families and spectators to enjoy while cheering swimmers towards the finish beside the iconic Busselton Jetty. The community-focused event also continues to make a diﬀerence beyond race day through its partnership with Parkinson’s Western Australia. The charity partnership helps raise both awareness and valuable funds to support West Australians living with Parkinson’s, along with their families and carers. From first-time marathon Daniela Tommasi Photography swimmers to experienced Greenshields will once again face a competitors chasing personal strong field of experienced bests, the Yahava KoﬀeeWorks marathon swimmers as Cool Water Classic has become competitors chase line honours much more than a race. It is a of community, along one of Australia’s most celebration wellbeing and the spectacular picturesque coastlines. While the swim is the centrepiece natural beauty of Geographe Bay, of the day, the Cool Water Classic with hundreds of swimmers and has become equally well known thousands of supporters set to for its vibrant atmosphere create another memorable day on onshore. Multiple beach parties the South West coastline. positioned along the course will bring the bay to life with live

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Council Meetings Next Public Agenda Presentation: Wednesday 12 August 2026 Next Ordinary Council Meeting: Wednesday 19 August 2026 Next Community Access S Session essiion W Wednesday ed dnesday and Public Agenda Presentation: 23 September 2026 Bookings are essential to present at a a Community tty Access Session or Public Agenda Ag Presentat at A enda Presentation. a ion. Please email governance@busselton.wa.gov.au v.au v

Scan the QR code or visit the website below to access upcoming agendas and Council meeting outcomes, including a link to our YouTube channel to watch recorded Council meetings.

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Request for tender - RFT26-015 Birchfield Pump Station Tenders closing at 2.00pm (AWST) Wednesday 2 September 2026 are invited from a suitable contractor to design and construct a new pump station at Lot 2005 Carriage Terrace, Vasse. Tender documents are available by registering with VendorPanel https://www.vendorpanel.com.au/PublicTenders.aspx Enquiries regarding this tender can be directed to the City’s Open Space and Environment Technical Officer, Olivia Smith on (08) 9781 0371 or by email to olivia.smith@busselton.wa.gov.au A tender that is not lodged with the City before the Tender deadline will not be considered for evaluation. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Paper copy, postal or email tender submissions will not be accepted.

Planning and Development Act 2005 City of Busselton Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal The City of Busselton has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purposes and public comments are invited. Property: Proposed Development:

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2 Grace Court West Busselton WA Educational Establishment (Additional Classrooms)

The proposal includes the following: • A 2-storey building comprising of 8 classrooms, resulting in an increase from 33 classrooms to 41 classrooms on site. • A floor area of 560m2 per level. • A building height of 9m above Natural Ground Level. • A new pedestrian access point to Waratah Court. • Removal of 17 trees.

The City has been directed by Main Roads WA to introduce new traffic restrictions on the Causeway Road bridge which crosses the Vasse River. Following a structural assessment by Main Roads WA, the following changes have now been implemented: 1. Load limit reduced to 12 tonnes (regular cars, utes and SUVs can still use the bridge) 2. Only northbound traffic (traffic heading into town) will be permitted to use the bridge via a single lane 3. Speed limit to be reduced to 40km/h For the limited number of heavy vehicles that travel on this section of Causeway Road, there will be detours via alternative routes, including Cammilleri Street, Peel Terrace, Strelly Street and Barlee/West Street. New traffic controls and signage will be in place to guide road users. The Causeway Road bridge is a City of Busselton asset with inspections, maintenance and works undertaken in partnership with Main Roads WA through State Government funded bridge programs. The City is now working with Main Roads WA to plan for and undertake repairs to reinstate bridge load limits to meet current Main Roads WA specifications. Approvals from relevant agencies are required before works can commence, so at this stage we anticipate repairs to be completed in 3-4 months. For a map of the works, traffic changes and associated detours please visit www.busselton.wa.gov.au/news For further information relating to these changes, please contact the City on 08 9781 0444 or city@busselton.wa.gov.au

Use of recreational sporting grounds and hard courts Summer 2026 - 2027 Season Applications are invited from Sporting Clubs requiring the use of City reserves, including hard courts during the 2026/2027 Summer Season (early October 2026 to late March 2027). Online Application forms are available from the City of Busselton website www.busselton.wa.gov.au located under Community - Sport and Recreation – Seasonal Sporting Ground Hire. Completed application forms must be returned no later than 4.00pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026. A copy of current public liability insurance must be attached to all applications. Please direct all enquiries to Madeline Yull on (08) 9781 0840 or via bookings@busselton.wa.gov.au From the applications received, ground usage will be scheduled and ground hire charges will be raised.

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Details of the proposal are available on the City’s online engagement portal called ‘Your Say’ yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/da26-0395 Please register online and complete the survey to make a submission regarding this proposal on or before 9 September 2026. If you do not have access to the internet or a computer, the proposal is available for viewing and completing a submission online at the City of Busselton Civic and Administration Centre, 2 Southern Drive, Busselton; or alternatively at the Busselton or Dunsborough Libraries. Please be aware that details of your submission may be made available to the applicant for the opportunity to respond. In certain instances, your submission may also be used to form part of a Council report making it a public document. This advert advertising r ising is also av rt available vaailable on n the City’s website. www.busselton.wa.gov.au w ww ww.busselton.wa.go ww ov.au city@busselton.wa.gov.au city@busselton.wa.go ov.au

The City is continually undertaking works around the City. Please slow down and show caution around work sites. The ffollo following wing are some current or upcoming works. Causeway Road Bridge works (over the Vasse River) - Load and speed limit changes in preparation for upcoming works. To keep up to date or view upcoming works, please scan the QR code or visit the City’s website.

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New Name, Same Trusted Team Welcome to Soils Busselton & Soils Dunsborough For years, locals have relied on Soils Ain't Soils for quality landscape supplies, expert advice and friendly service. Now, while the name has changed, everything customers know and love remains exactly the same. Introducing Soils Busselton and Soils Dunsborough – a fresh new name that better reflects who we are today while continuing the same commitment to helping South West homeowners, gardeners, landscapers and tradies create beautiful outdoor spaces. Owned and operated by Allen and Krys Clarke, together with their daughter Chelsea, the business remains proudly local and family owned. Customers will continue to be greeted by the same knowledgeable, friendly team who have organisations through regular built a reputation for going the extra mile. sponsorships and donations, helping "Our name may have changed, but our strengthen the communities it serves. values certainly haven't," said Chelsea Where possible, Soils also sources Clarke. "We're still the same family products from local suppliers, supporting business with the same fantastic staﬀ, the other Western Australian businesses and same quality products and the same focus ensuring customers receive quality on providing outstanding customer products while keeping dollars circulating service." within the local economy. At the heart of the business is a Both the Busselton and Dunsborough commitment to supporting the local locations are open seven days a week, community. Soils proudly employs local making it easy for customers to shop people across its Busselton and when it suits them. Whether you're Dunsborough stores, creating jobs and tackling a weekend garden makeover, investing back into the South West. The completing a landscaping project or business also supports numerous local simply picking up a few plants, the team is sporting clubs, schools and community always ready to help.

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Open Projects Playground Play ayg ay yground renewals Yalyalup and Vasse As part of the City's playground renewals program, playgrounds in Yalyalup and Vasse are up for replacement.

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Arts, Art r s, Culture and Heritage rt Heritag a e Strategyag Strat a egy at g - closing soon! gy The City t of Busselton is home to a vibra ty vibrant r nt and evolving art ra arts r s and cultura rt cultural rl ra rat ra ated Stra rat ra ategy g to defi gy fifne the vision landscape. We’re developing a new integra integrated Strategy define f r arts, fo art r s, culture and heritag rt a e within the City ag t over the next ty x 10 years. xt for heritage Consultat a ion closes 5.00pm Sunday at a 16 August. ay Consultation

ATTENTION INCORPORATED GROUPS AND NOT-FOR-PROFITS Community Assistance Program - Round 1 NOW OPEN! The City of Busselton invites all community groups, sporting sport r ing clubs and rt not-for-profit org organisations r anisations to apply for the Community Assistance rg Program funding for Round 1 2026/2027.

This funding is to support r and facilitate rt f cilitate programs, services fa serv r ices and projects rv that contribute to the social, cultural and environmental development of the City of Busselton. To be eligible to apply, applicants are required to contact the City’s Community Development Officer Off f icer on 9781 0496 to discuss ff their application prior to submission. To find out more scan the QR code or visit

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Applications close 5.00pm Friday 28 August 2026

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We’re developing a new integrated Strategy to guide the future of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the City of Busselton. We invite you to share your ideas and help us ensure that the strategy reflects the needs and aspirations of the community.

T esday Tu ay, ay y, 18 August 2026 When 10.00am to 11.30am Tuesday, T rrace, Busselton Te Where Busselton Senior Citizens Centre, 22 Peel Terrace, RSVP

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Noir – Saltwater Busselton | Saturday 22 August 2026 Award-winning jazz singer Michelle Nicolle and acclaimed composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky unveil the hidden poetry within beloved ballads by artists such as Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter. Busselton 6 Hour Pedal Prix | Sunday 23 August 2026 Teams will come from far and wide to do battle in a gruelling 6 hour endurance race with riders and teams put to the test on the beautiful Geographe Bay foreshore. CinefestOz Film Festival 2026 | 28 August to 6 September 2026 CinefestOZ rolls out the red carpet again for the 19th year and welcomes cinema lovers to the Southwest to immerse themselves in Western Australia’s premier screen culture event. Program out now!

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Meet the beetles

Whether you’re a farmer or just curious about soil health, GeoCatch’s Dung Beetle Stories workshop offers practical insights into how dung beetles contribute to more productive and sustainable farming systems. Held at a local farm in Ludlow on 27 August from 9:30am – 12pm, you’ll learn about how to support healthy dung beetle populations on your property; parasite management to protect dung beetles and the latest feedback from local monitoring activities. Local monitoring is essential to understanding which dung beetle species perform best under South West conditions and how their activity can be maximised to deliver environmental and agricultural benefits. The event includes a paddock walk featuring live capture and release demonstrations and dung beetle translocation tips. The workshop forms part of the broader Dung Beetle Soil Health Initiative, a collaborative project between GeoCatch, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), and Southern Forests Community Landcare. The initiative monitors dung beetle activity across the region,

Yallingup Steiner School will hold two Open Days this month to allow families to find out more about the Kindergarten and Primary programs.

Double days to visit the Steiner School FAMILIES considering their schooling options are invited to experience Yallingup Steiner School this August, with separate Open Days planned for its Kindergarten and Primary programs. They’re the elusive rockstars of soil health - they recycle animal waste, improve soil health, and control pests. The upcoming workshop will show locals how to support healthy dung beetle populations on their properties, and what’s happening with local monitoring activities.

educates landholders about their benefits, and identifies opportunities to increase dung beetle populations on local properties. “Learning how to trap and redistribute dung beetles will be a feature of this workshop. “No other species in Australia are really suited to our local seasonal gaps in dung beetle activity,” said GeoCatch Project Officer Lisa Massey. “However, monitoring data gathered by this project has re-

vealed differences within regions, suggesting there are opportunities for local translocations,” she said. Farmers, landholders and interested community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about these underground heroes and the important role they play in building healthier soils and more productive farming systems. Bring your boots and questions and see the beetles in action! To register for the event, visit www.geocatch.asn.au/event

Steiner education focuses on the whole child, combining academic learning with storytelling, movement, music, art, nature and practical experiences. Storytelling begins in Kindergarten through gesture, rhyme, puppetry and movement and continues throughout the Primary years, supporting language, memory and imagination. Primary students also receive a screen-free education, designed to encourage creativity, concentration, social connection and active engagement. Yallingup Steiner School has been part of the South West community for more than three decades and delivers the Australian Steiner Curriculum

The Kindergarten Open Day will be held on Saturday, August 22 from 10am to 12.30pm, giving children the chance to explore the play environment and take part in activities including baking and painting. Families are also invited to stay for homemade vegetable soup and bread. The Primary School Open Day follows on Saturday, August 29 from 10am to 1pm. Families can explore classrooms, view students’ Main Lesson books and work, and speak with teachers about literacy, numeracy, child development and the school’s artistic and practical approach to learning. The school also offers Playgroup sessions at the heritage Carbunup Hall for families with younger children. Families from across the South West are welcome, with school bus services available from several surrounding communities. For more information or to register interest, contact the school on 9755 2230 or admin@yss.wa.edu.au

DIY PLANT TISSUE SAMPLING

DUNG BEETLE STORIES

TRAINING TRAIN NING

WORKSHOP WOR RKSHOP

Discover the vital role dung beetles play as nature’s farm soil engineers! Learn about:

How to support healthy populations on your property

Date Thursday, 27 August 2026 Time 9:30am-12pm

Cost Free! Brunch provided

Parasite management to protect dung beetles The latest feedback from local monitoring activities The event includes a paddock walk featuring live capture and release demonstrations, and dung beetle translocation tips. Whether you're a farmer or just curious about soil health, this event offers practical insights into how dung beetles contribute to more productive and sustainable farming systems.

Bring your boots and questions and see the beetles in action!

The school caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6, with mixed-age early childhood programs for children aged four to six and a single-stream Primary program for ages seven to 12.

Framework, an ACARA-recognised curriculum.

Location Ludlow, Address provided upon registration Register er here

or contact us 0491 069 078 info@geocatch.asn.au Dung Beetle Soil Health Initiative: A collaborative effort to enhance dung beetle value to livestock producers

Learn from local agronomist, t Graham Mussell,l,l t, on how to take accurate plant tissue samples at this hands-on training session. Plant tissue analysis is a valuable management tool used to determine whether or not a plant is deficient in nutrients, particularly trace elements, which are important for both pasture production and animal health. Graham will demonstrate how to undertake plant tissue sampling in the paddock. Plant sampling kits will be available to take home on the day.

Don’t miss this chance to boost your pasture management skills!

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Cost Free! Lunch provided

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Structural report leads to reduction in bridge speeds

LOCAL NEWS NEW traffic restrictions will come into effect on Busselton’s Causeway Road bridge from Friday, following a structural assessment by Main Roads WA. The City of Busselton has been directed to reduce the bridge’s load and speed limits and restrict traffic to a single northbound lane from mid-morning on August 7. The bridge, which carries Causeway Road across the Vasse River, will have its load limit reduced to 12 tonnes,

although regular cars, utes and SUVs will still be permitted to cross. Only northbound traffic heading into town will be able to use the bridge, while the speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h. New traffic controls and signage will be installed to guide motorists through the changed conditions. Heavy vehicles exceeding the new load limit will need to use alternative routes, with detours available via Cammilleri Street, Peel Terrace,

Strelly Street and Barlee and West streets. The Causeway Road bridge is owned by the City, with inspections, maintenance and other works undertaken in partnership with Main Roads through State Government-funded bridge programs. The restrictions follow a structural assessment by Main Roads, with the City now working with the agency to plan repairs that will allow the bridge’s load limits to be reinstated in accordance with current Main Roads specifi-

cations. Approvals from relevant agencies will be required before the work can begin. The City currently anticipates repairs will take around three to four months to complete. Motorists are being asked to take notice of the new signage and changed traffic arrangements while the restrictions remain in place. For further information, contact the City of Busselton on 9781 0444 or city@busselton.wa.gov.au

‘Death Literacy’ survey launched with chance to win e-Bike prize BUSSELTON Hospice Care Inc. is encouraging locals to help build a more compassionate and informed community by taking part in its 2026 Death Literacy Index Survey. Launched on Dying to Know Day on August 8, the survey will explore residents’ knowledge, confidence and practical ability to support themselves and others through dying, caregiving, death and bereavement. Those taking part can also enter a prize draw to win a Revolution E-Bike package valued at $2245 or a Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Studio Garden Villa experience for two valued at $400. The Death Literacy Index is Australia’s first validated measure of community death literacy and was developed through research led by Western Sydney University and partners within the Compassionate Communities movement. Busselton Hospice Care conducted its first survey in 2024, attracting more than 220 participants and finding local residents recorded strong levels of death literacy compared with national benchmarks. BHCI CEO James Jarvis said this year’s survey would help identify both the community’s strengths and opportunities for further support. “Death literacy is about having the knowledge, confidence and support networks to help ourselves and others through dying, death and grief,” Mr Jarvis said. “Every family is impacted by these experiences, and every community has a role to play.”

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Sparkling showcase of local talent

WHAT’S ON | OPEN STUDIOS WITH just one month to go, 155 artists across the Margaret River region are busy glazing, firing, framing and preparing their creative spaces for the return of Australia’s largest Open Studios event. Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS) will return from September 12 to 27, inviting visitors behind the scenes of studios, workshops and galleries stretching more than 300km from Busselton and Geographe through Dunsborough, Yallingup, Cowaramup and Margaret River to Augusta. Now in its 13th year, the free 16day event gives visitors the chance to meet artists, watch them at work, discover the stories and techniques behind their creations and purchase original pieces directly from the makers. This year’s program features 155 artists — including 33 participating for the first time — working across ceramics, glass, sculpture, textiles, painting, photography, furniture, woodwork, jewellery and numerous other disciplines. MRROS Chair Jacquie Happ said the event offered an experience very different from viewing finished works in a traditional gallery. “Open Studios is about sharing artists’ stories, their practices and the places where their ideas come to life,” Jacquie said.

Evelyn Henschke says her work is a ‘made-in-the-moment mix of unpredictable magic and solid science’.

“It is wonderful to see artworks finding new homes across Australia, and this year visitors will discover an incredible diversity of creative expression, including eight

talented jewellers whose craftsmanship and stories showcase the depth of talent across our region.” Jewellery will be a particular highlight, with eight local jewellers

Jeannie Carroll’s pieces feature solid gold and ethically sourced gemstones, including Australian sapphires and opals.

Francois and Nicholas Payet’s jewellery seeks inspiration from the natural world.

opening their doors and showcasing work incorporating gold, silver, gemstones, pearls, glass and mixed media. Jeannie Carroll works with solid gold and ethically sourced gemstones, including Australian sapphires and opals. “During Open Studios, visitors are invited into my working jewellery space — an eclectic, livedin studio filled with tools, books, plants and pieces in various stages of making,” Jeannie said. Francois and Nicholas Payet will welcome visitors to their Margaret River gallery, where their jewellery takes its cues from the natural world. “Our work is based on nature — perhaps a battered piece of coral tumbled in the ocean for years, beautiful metals and gemstones in a rainbow of colours, as well as pearls,” Nicholas said. Evelyn Henschke combines traditional goldsmithing with Bohemian glass bead winding, using a traditional Bohemian lamp fire discovered in the cellar of retired glass workers. “The molten glass can be coaxed, manipulated and twisted into shape, creating beautiful results,” she said. Veteran creative jeweller John Miller brings more than 50 years of experience handcrafting gold and

Mirandum Jewellery founder Dawid Brzezinski will open his Dunsborough studio for the art trail.

silver pieces, while Mirandum Jewellery founder Dawid Brzezinski creates contemporary work from his Dunsborough studio. “Each piece is shaped through an intuitive process, where form follows feeling rather than rules, resulting in exclusive works that feel natural, balanced and deeply personal,” Dawid said. Organisers anticipate more than 12,000 visitors will make upwards of 110,000 studio visits during this year’s event. Open Studios runs from September 12 to 27 and is free to attend. For the full program, artist profiles and planning information, visit www.mrropenstudios.com.au

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Music brings generations closer

OUR COMMUNITY MORE than 100 people came together for an afternoon of music, friendship and community connection when the Kingsway Christian College Choir and Jazz Band travelled from Perth to perform with Busselton CareSong last week. Held at the Busselton Senior Citizen Centre, the special community singalong attracted 108 attendees, with students, volunteers and local residents sharing an uplifting hour of music before enjoying afternoon tea together. The event created a memorable intergenerational experience, with young musicians and older community members connecting through well-loved songs including I Am Australian, What a Wonderful World, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Sweet Caroline and Amazing Grace. Organisers thanked the Busselton Senior Citizen Centre for hosting the event and paid tribute to Kingsway Christian College’s Head of Music, Andrew Raymond, along with the school’s teachers, musicians and choir members for making the journey south. “The students were incredibly entertaining, and we would love to welcome them back again,” organisers said. Busselton CareSong was es-

Students from Kingsway Christian College in Perth were in fine voice as they performed for their Busselton audience last week.

The visiting singers were led by Kingsway’s Head of Music, Andrew Raymond. All images supplied.

Busselton CareSong is a weekly group designed to support people living at home with dementia, through the power of music.

Students and volunteers sat down with local residents, encouraging intergenerational sharing and community.

tablished by local music teacher David Pilpel and is supported by SongFest Inc. The weekly program is designed

er community. CareSong meets every Thursday at the Busselton Senior Citizen Centre.

to support people living at home with dementia through the power of music, while also providing connection and companionship for carers, volunteers and the wid-

New participants, volunteers and musicians are always welcome, with registration from 12.40pm for a 1pm start.

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Grant to strengthen volunteer leadership

THE Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre will deliver a new professional development program for local volunteer leaders after receiving funding through Busselton Water’s Community Partnership Program. The program provides support to local volunteer groups, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises, clubs and schools for initiatives designed to strengthen the community. Busselton Dunsborough Volunteer Centre manager Carl Holroyd said the funding would support the delivery of Leading Through Connection: A New Approach to Volunteer Leadership That Strengthens Wellbeing, Relationships and Community Impact. Delivered in partnership with Befriend, the training will provide professional development for volunteer coordinators, managers and team leaders, with a focus on building leadership capability, strengthening rela-

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Officially opened in June 2003, the Volunteer Centre supports non-profit organisations across the Busselton-Dunsborough region by recruiting, matching, and training volunteers. Pictured are members at a recent meeting.

tionships and resilience, and increasing the effectiveness of the local volunteer sector. Mr Holroyd said investing in those who lead and support volunteers would help create a more connected, capable and sustainable volunteer workforce across the Busselton and Dunsborough region. The Centre thanked Busselton Water for its support and ongoing investment in

local organisations and initiatives. “Thank you, Busselton Water, for helping us strengthen volunteer leadership and community impact,” Mr Holroyd said. Leading through Connection will be held in Busselton on Tuesday 25 August. For more information, visit www.bdvolunteers.org. au/upcoming-events

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From Profit to Purpose: How Local Banking Fuels Local Change for parents that highlighted how to Why choosing to bank local is one of the most powerful ways to support the play purposefully - using play community. to improve our kids’ physical, When locals choose to bank occupational and speech/language with the Busselton & Dunsborough development. We also got to add Community Bank branches of a number of educational and choose the right equipment SPORTSPOWER Busselton Bendigo Bank, they’re not customers just developmental toys to our library. for purpose, helping improve their has been located at their iconic making smart financial choices — performance and comfort and get Queen Street location for 27 years We are so grateful for the support they’re helping toopened fund sporting the best value for their money. For and two years ago, they of our local Community Bank," said clubs, community infrastructure,SportsPower, and the key to our brand is SportsPower Dunsborough. Emily Tyler from Dunsborough programs that change lives across bieng “Your Local Experts” and this is Toy Library. theOwner region. Deon Homer said: “The always our focus” Deon said. “We enjoy connecting with local main reason for opening a sports store These locally owned and operated was to provide customers with sports customers, seeing familiar faces, branches provide customers with and fitness products while building a supporting community sports, and competitive products, helping people find the right products sustainable andfinancial profitable business that backed by the strength of Bendigo Bank, along so they can enjoy being active andguest speaker Rayne Bryant with local panel guests Suze Adams from supports active lifestyles.” Inspire + Collaborate with personalised, perform at their best. They currently have face-to-face 12 staff across service Tone Haus, Tash Baker & Emma Locke from Beerfarm. from trusted local team. with “Our business is actively involved the twoastores and offer a wide range And of “None of this would have Over thebypast 12 years, more than in the local community supporting sports equipment, clothing, footwear a share the Community Bank model, been possible without our local $700,000 has been invested back into schools, sports clubs and community andprofits accessories. of are reinvested into grassroots Community Bank,” says organiser events. We provide equipment and Their goal is to help customers the Busselton and Dunsborough community initiatives. Kelly-Ann Bunney. “They backed the sponsor local teams choose the right products for their expert advice, communities - supporting everything It’s a activity. win–win: customers where possible and participate in sport or fitness idea from day one — and because of local sporting clubs, arts, get“A local great and the from activities that encourage sportsbanking, store is unique; it community that, we’ve created something that’s environment, youth, community gets stronger. and active lifestyles.wildlife, We offers personalised service, supports health, fitness both meaningful and empowering education, and mental health. also build strong relationships with our the “One local community and provides of the best parts of our for women in our region.” products that match specific sporting customers. Inspire + Collaborate, pictured, job is seeing the real difference we Another example of local impact “Our staff are always out and about needs,” said Deon. is a professional and personal make in people’s lives,” says Branch “Successful sports stores are in the local community - volunteering is the recent support provided to the Kirsty Whitehouse from Freshwater development serieswith for both women Dunsborough Toy Library, enabling Therapy, Dunsborough Toy Library Committee Manager Kelly Stone. “Whetherat it’s sporting events, assisting creating a community-focused locally, customers help important in helpingan local businesses Member Emily Tyler & Sophie Lumby from fundraising andbut participating shopping someone experience into through expert inactivities business women at every stage helping their first home, upgrade of their toy collection andkeep small forthem Children You can Services also follow on come local Therapy grow, create jobs and continue serving businesses thriving and the Potential in community fitness programs. advice, local partnerships, online refinance a loan, buy a car, or start a of their working life is a great example. the creation of educational guides for together for the new ‘access for all’ toy project. Facebook and Instagram, visit the economy strong,” Deon concluded. the community. We thank our locals “As more national brands move convenience and specialised products business — we’re there every step of Founded in 2020 with the bank’s families. that meet the needs of local athletes into town, as Busselton’s population for their ongoing support. The local You can find Deon and the team at 99- website www.sportspower.com.au, Because money doesn’t support, now delivers events the way. families. 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JULY offered many options for local fishers, with many families heading North, it is not hard to find a beach all to yourself. The Blackwood River has been a popular location for some calmer water. Fishing on the slack tide has produced skippy, salmon trout, herring and a large number of squid, with small jigs matching the river prawns working best. The most hardcore fishers (The DSCO staff ) have made the most of some great evening low tides, fishing areas including The Box and Kilcarnup. Testing the range of Nomad ‘Live Op’ soft plastics, the boys have had a great time catching good size skippy and the odd ‘demersal bonus’. These fish are great on the table, and we highly recommend trying them as sashimi! We’ve been stoked to hear of some great northern fish being caught by our customers, the highlights being some amazing landbased Spanish Mackerel. Whether you’re up north in the sun or making the most of the quiet local beaches, winter is a great

Jed McAlindon collected this beauty of a harlequin fish off the rocks recently. Margaret River local Kate Long experienced the highs and lows of fishing in the region, winning herself first prize in the DSC&O Fishing Photo Comp in the process!

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FROM THE COVER THE power of community was on full display as Aces Netball Club’s annual Breast Cancer Round raised more than $6,600 to support local families affected by breast cancer. Now in its second year, the event has become a meaningful fixture on the club’s calendar after beginning in 2025, when one of the club’s board members, Rachel, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Funds raised during the inaugural event helped support Rachel throughout her treatment. This year, the club chose to direct the proceeds to the Shitty Titty Committee (STC), a local organisation that assists families facing breast cancer by providing practical support including transport, accommodation, meals and emotional support. Aces Netball Club president Emma Watson said the club was overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the Busselton community. “This year’s Breast Cancer Round was a huge success,” she said. “We are incredibly proud to announce that we raised an amazing $6,629.43. “We are so proud of what our club and community have achieved together, and we can’t wait to present the STC with these funds to help them continue supporting local families affected by breast cancer.” The fundraising effort included a major raffle featuring more than 27 donated prizes, a wood raffle, sausage sizzle and cake stall, with dozens of local businesses, organisations and families contributing prizes, food, firewood and volunteer time.

Emma said the event simply wouldn’t have been possible without the community’s support. “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated and to everyone who helped make the day such a success,” she said. “We simply couldn’t pull off such a massive event without the incredible support of our community. “Whether you donated cakes, prizes, firewood, your time, or helped out on the day, every contribution made a difference.” Among the many supporters were Vasse Lions Club, SportsFirst, Timber Grooves, Mandalay, Beyond Dist, Yeah Wines, Abby Murray, Hanson Property, Timezone, Officeworks, The Loan Market, Tint a Car, Busso Remedial Massage, Bunnings, Fae by the Bay, Vasse Pharmacy, Busselton Pottery Group, The Big Boobie Ball, Craft Alliance, Leon Baker, Ampersand, Par 3, Vault HQ & Kel & Co. Emma said the list represented only a small portion of the businesses and families who contributed.

There was plenty of fun on the courts for the club’s fundraiser round, this year held in honour of the Shitty Titty Committee.

Everyone embraced the theme on the day, dressing in their brightest pinks to celebrate the club’s second annual Breast Cancer Round.

“There are so many more businesses and families who generously donated and supported our event, and this list is only a small portion of those who helped make the day possible,” she said. “We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, kindness and support, and we look forward to doing this all over again next year.” Photos thanks to Abby Murray Photography. The cake stall was a big hit (above) with dozens of delicious treats on offer, and the sausage sizzle (below) was manned by a fun team of volunteers keen to serve up the snags.

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SWIMMING BUSSELTON Swimming Club celebrated record participation and a host of personal bests when it welcomed swimmers from across the South West for the Busselton Interclub Swimming Meet. Held at the Geographe Leisure Centre on Sunday, August 2, the meet attracted 71 competitors from Busselton, Margaret River and Geographe Bay swimming clubs for a busy day of racing. Busselton fielded its largest contingent at an interclub meet, with 42 swimmers taking to the blocks for a combined 120 individual swims. The strong turnout was matched by some impressive performances in the pool, with Busselton competitors recording 36 personal best times across the meet. Several swimmers also achieved qualifying times for the upcoming WA Short Course State Championships, earning the opportunity to test themselves against some of the state’s best young swimmers. The meet was officiated by Swimming WA officials, allowing competitors to record official times while gaining valuable racing experience in a competitive but supportive environment. For younger and developing swimmers, the event also provided an opportunity to experience competition alongside athletes from other clubs while putting the skills developed during training into practice. Busselton Swimming Club thanked visiting swimmers from Margaret River Swimming Club and Geographe Bay Swimming Club, along with Swimming WA officials, coaches, volunteers, families and supporters who helped make the meet possible. As the region’s oldest swimming club, Busselton caters for swimmers across a broad range of ages and abilities, from juniors developing their skills through to regional, state and national-level competitors. The club’s accredited coaches oversee junior, intermediate and senior training squads, with a focus on developing swimming skills while encouraging fitness, competition and enjoyment of the sport. For more info about the club and its training programs, visit busseltonswimmingclub.com.au.

A group of 42 swimmers from Busselton took to the water - the largest contingent so far of local athletes at an interclub meet - and notched up 36 personal best times as they raced against their Margaret River and Geographe Bay competitors on August 2.

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A HARD FOUGHT WIN AT HOME HOCKEY THE BUSSELTON Stingers secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Exies on home turf this weekend. Both teams created chances in an intense, end-to-end opening, but disciplined defending kept the score level.

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The breakthrough came when Tiffany Jecks delivered a pinpoint long pass to Waverley Coates, who drove down the baseline before crossing to Holly Creedon to finish the goal and give the Stingers the lead. While the final scoreboard reflected a single goal, the action on the pitch was anything but quiet. Both teams surged forward early, creating an end-to-end spectacle packed with near-misses and soaring intensity. Forward lines on both sides found themselves locked in a fierce battle against disciplined backlines, with clear-cut finishing proving hard to come by in the opening exchanges. Exies pushed hard for an equaliser after the break, earning seven short corners to Busselton’s three.

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However, the Stingers’ defence stood firm under pressure, breaking down attacking plays and holding on for a crucial clean sheet.

Standout performers included Tiffany Jecks, Imelda Ensor and Jordie Hall, with Jecks recognised for her match-defining pass and strong defensive display. Busselton Stingers have two matches to play before finals and will be looking to secure third spot on the ladder for a home final. Wests South West League Men secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Exies in a highly heated contest in Busselton on Saturday. The intensity was high from the opening whistle, with both sides battling hard for every possession. Despite the pressure, Wests held their composure and worked tirelessly across the field to protect their lead and secure a well-earned clean sheet. A gritty performance from the boys, showing plenty of fight, determination and team spirit to get the job done. Best Players were Oliver Heslewood, Eddie Watson and Dave O’Brien. With a bye next week and 1 game left before finals Wests will hold onto third spot on the ladder to secure a home final.

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DUNSBOROUGH Town Football Club’s young players have enjoyed a remarkable taste of international football, taking part in a series of special experiences surrounding the historic Milano Derby at Optus Stadium. Italian giants AC Milan and Inter Milan brought one of world football’s most famous rivalries to Perth, with DTFC juniors among young players given the opportunity to get involved in activities both on match night and in the lead-up to the event. Thanks to support from the WA State Government and Football West, Dunsborough juniors proudly represented their club in the pre-match junior parade, walking the boundary of Optus Stadium in front of thousands of spectators. The club’s Under 8 and Under 9 players then took centre stage during the half-time mini matches, playing on the Optus Stadium pitch in an atmosphere few junior footballers have the chance to experience. DTFC president Tash Blefari said seeing the club’s youngsters involved was a special moment. “Seeing our juniors out on the pitch at Optus Stadium, smiling

— we’re incredibly proud to see them representing Dunsborough Town Football Club,” Blefari said. “Opportunities like this show what’s possible when young players are supported, encouraged, and inspired. “None of this happens without our volunteer coaches and parents, who train, travel, and stand on the sidelines in all-weather so our aspiring footballers can learn, grow, and develop a passion for the beautiful game. “We are also deeply grateful for the ongoing support of our club

sponsors, who help make experiences like this possible.” The club said the excitement on the faces of its young players at Optus Stadium told the story, with the Milano Derby and AC Milan training session providing memories they would carry throughout their football journeys. DTFC thanked the WA State Government and Football West for providing its juniors with the opportunity and for their ongoing support of junior football in WA.

Dunsborough Town FC youngsters Matilda and Sam were thrilled to represent their club at an exclusive training session in Perth, with one of football’s most successful and most well known clubs, AC Milan. Photos supplied.

from ear to ear, was incredibly special,” she said. “Opportunities like this inspire young players, strengthen their love for the game, and remind us why community football matters. “We are deeply grateful to the WA State Government and Football West for making this unforgettable moment possible for our kids.” The Milano Derby experience followed another memorable opportunity for two Dunsborough players, with Matilda from the club’s Under 11 Storm and Sam

from the Under 12 Victory selected to take part in an exclusive AC Milan training session in Perth. Joining selected junior players from clubs across WA, the pair had the rare opportunity to learn from one of world football’s most successful and recognisable clubs. The session exposed the young players to professional training methods and a high-performance environment while giving them the chance to develop new skills they can bring home to their Dunsborough teammates. “Well done to Matilda and Sam

The Dunsborough players were also able to soak up the atmosphere of the historic Milano Derby at Optus Stadium, joining other junior players from around the state for the pre-match parade and half time mini-matches in the middle of the massive stadium.

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From left: RubyWaldren (7), Ben Lu(10), Tenma Melville(10), XavierWinterburn(10), Blake Waldren (9), Jacob Byles (10), Arlow Colbung (7), Nelson Lu (7), with Head Coach Jai Macrides Head (front). Images supplied.

Dons put end to perfect Pies season SWFL BUSSELTON’S unbeaten run has come to an abrupt end, with Donnybrook handing the Magpies their first loss of the 2026 South West Football League season, while Dunsborough enjoyed a thumping win and Augusta Margaret River fell to Bunbury. The Magpies travelled to VC Mitchell Park on Sunday having not dropped a game all season, but found themselves comprehensively outplayed by a fired-up Donnybrook outfit. The Dons held Busselton goalless through the opening half, racing to a 51-point advantage as Colby McDonald dominated up forward. Busselton finally found its first goal through Mitch Cameron 19 minutes into the third term and produced a four-goal final quarter, but the damage had been done. Donnybrook held on for a 35-point victory, 11.7 (73) to 5.8 (38), with McDonald finishing with six goals and Mitch Kings outstanding. Jalen Hoffman was among Busselton’s better performers on a difficult afternoon. Busselton will look to rebound when it hosts Carey Park in round 20. There was much better news for Dunsborough, with the Sharks producing one of their biggest performances since joining the com-

South Bunbury survived a determined Collie Eagles fightback to record a 16-point win, 10.11 (71) to 8.7 (55). Blaine Johnson and Tyson Lane kicked four goals apiece for the Tigers, while Odinn Kirk finished with three for Collie. With just two rounds of the home-and-away season remaining, Bunbury now sits atop the ladder after Busselton’s first stumble of the year.

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Busselton struggled against the Dons on Sunday, with the host club keeping the Magpies goalless until 19 minutes into the third quarter. It was a stark contrast to the seemingly-unstoppable Busselton trajectory through the season. Photos : Sharyn Newlands

petition to defeat Harvey Bulls by 104 points. An eight-goal opening quarter set up the 20.18 (138) to 5.4 (34) victory at Harvey Oval. Jake South led the Sharks’ attack with four goals, while Braden Fimmano gathered plenty of possessions through the midfield. The 138-point tally was Dunsborough’s second-highest score since joining the SWFL and only the second time the Sharks have kicked 20 goals in a match. Dunsborough now faces a major test at home against ladder-leader Bunbury in round 20. Augusta Margaret River, meanwhile, was left to rue missed opportunities in its 48-point loss to Bunbury at PC Payne Park.

The Hawks managed just 1.7 in the opening term and went into half-time with 2.10 (22) on the board as the Bulldogs made considerably better use of their opportunities. Bunbury broke the game open with five goals in the third quarter before both sides kicked three in the last, the Bulldogs winning 15.11 (101) to 7.11 (53). Baiden Parsons kicked four goals for Bunbury. The Hawks have the bye this weekend before finishing their season at Gloucester Park against Dunsborough. Elsewhere, Carey Park established a 53-point quarter-time lead on its way to a 14.17 (101) to 6.4 (40) victory over Eaton.

Brian Hughes booted six goals for the Panthers.

As the Hawks prepare to host the Dunsborough Sharks for the 2026 Think Water Cup on August 22, we sit down with both clubs to find out what to expect when two of the South West’s favourite sides go head-to-head.

The Hawks had a day of missed opportunities at PC Payne Park when they took on Bunbury, suffering a 48 point loss to the home side. AMR now go into this weekend with the bye, before meeting the Sharks in the Thinkwater Cup on August 22 at Gloucester Park. Photo: JLG Photographics

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