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Art & ambition inspire teen’s new label

AT just 16, Dunsborough teenager Lolah Day is already juggling school, competitive horse riding, state squads and the demands of running her own clothing label. Three months ago, Lolah launched Lost Peaches Boutique from her family home, combining her love of art and fashion with another much bigger ambition — buying a dressage horse and, one day, competing at the Olympics. “I started it because I wanted to buy a dressage horse and needed a way to earn the money without cutting into my horse riding time,” she said. “That’s still very much the goal, as I want to compete at the Olympics one day, and Lost Peaches Boutique is genuinely part of how I’m working toward that. “I’ve always loved art and fashion too, so building a clothing label felt like a way to chase both dreams at once.” The name Lost Peaches Boutique takes inspiration from Lolah’s middle name, Peaches, paired with a word she simply liked the sound of. From there, she has built almost every part of the business herself. The artwork featured on the clothing begins as Lolah’s original paintings, which she converts into digital files before incorporating

The Lost Peaches designs feature Lolah’s original artworks, with her dad acting as product photographer and her sister modelling the clothes. Photos: Lost Peaches Boutique

them into her designs. She built the website, manages the social media and marketing and oversees the creative direction of the brand, while her family has also been recruited into the operation. Her father serves as photographer, her sister models the clothing and her parents lend a hand where needed. “The brand direction very much reflects my personality and the South West lifestyle,” Lolah said. Rather than ordering large quantities of stock upfront, Lost Peaches uses a made-to-order system, allowing garments to be produced as customers purchase them. Lolah said the model helped minimise waste and avoid excess stock

while giving her the flexibility to experiment with new designs without committing to large minimum orders. It also allows her to test samples and refine products before releasing them more widely. Orders are shipped in compostable bags and generally arrive within about a week, while keeping production efficient also helps Lolah keep prices down. Alongside the clothing range, she produces greeting cards featuring some of her more whimsical artwork, which are sold through her parents’ Nathan Day Gallery in Vasse. Those designs include colourful ballerinas and elaborately dressed

Just 16 years of age, Lolah has built her own website, manages her social media and marketing, and oversees the creative direction of her brand. Photo: Morrison Photography

characters Lolah describes as having a “Fancy Nancy-esque” style. The biggest challenge has been learning how many different jobs come with running a business. Lolah balances Lost Peaches with school, riding, competitions, state squad commitments and exercising her horse, all while teaching herself the fundamentals of running a small business. “I’ve had to teach myself to run a business and [I’m] finding out how many hats a small business owner has to wear,” she said. “But I’m enjoying the challenge and learning a lot. “There’s something really rewarding and exciting about bringing my own ideas to life and creating something that’s completely unique and original.”

Her creative process usually begins with several possible ideas for a new artwork before a period of trial and error narrows them down. When planning a collection, Lolah first chooses the type of garment she wants to release, then researches seasonal colour trends before developing artwork to complement them. The young entrepreneur has also been experimenting with ways to give customers more control over what they order. She recently introduced a buildyour-own feature for hoodies, sweaters and trackpants. Lolah believes the customisation system may be a world-first for the type of clothing she is producing. Summer is already on her mind, with the first samples of a new T-shirt range ordered and further refinement expected once they arrive. For now, she is continuing to balance the business with school and riding, while putting the proceeds towards the horse that helped inspire the venture in the first place. “Working hard, saving for my horse and trying to keep up with everything else,” she said. Lost Peaches Boutique can be found online at lostpeachesboutique.com.au and on Instagram and Facebook.

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mer football stars were helping demonstrate the power of coordinated community action. “Laurie, John, Peter and Dean aren’t just footy champions, they’re champions for our bushland,” she said. “This is about teamwork at a landscape scale – that’s how we turn the tide on arum lily, when everyone plays their part.” The Arum Lily Blitz supports landholders with tools, training and coordination to tackle the weed before it spreads further and impacts remnant bushland and habitat. With winter rains triggering arum lily to spring up, now is the time for landholders to act — and follow the lead of those already making a difference on the ground. The campaign is one of Australia’s largest community-scale weed control programs, with more than 2,600 landholders registered across 30,000 hectares and hundreds more joining each year. It is also one of Nature Conservation’s key community conservation initiatives, supporting landholders to reduce invasive weeds and protect high-value bushland, waterways and habitat corridors. Landholders across the region are encouraged to sign up, access free advice and herbicide, and be part of the community-wide effort to control this invasive weed. Visit www.natureconservation.org.au.

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THE BEST defence is a good offence when it comes to invasive weeds, according to four former West Coast Eagles greats who are leading by example in Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s Arum Lily Blitz. And they’re hoping to be part of a movement that will sound the final siren on the toxic weeds across the region. Laurie Keene (Gracetown), John Annear (Metricup), Peter Wilson (Redgate) and Dean Kemp (Margaret River) have swapped footy boots for spray packs in Nature Conservation’s Arum Lily Blitz, a coordinated campaign to control the fast-spreading invasive weed which can decimate bushland and habitat for wildlife. With strong football pedigrees — Keene a respected Eagles ruckman; Annear at Hawthorn, Richmond and the West Coast Eagles; and Wilson and Kemp both dual West Coast premiership players — the quartet are now putting their energy into protecting the places they call home. At Gracetown, Keene is taking a hands-on approach, working through bushland, creek lines and coastal areas to control arum lily infestations. “I really enjoy the native flora and fauna,” he said. “I’m just vehemently opposed to the proliferation of these invasive species – both plants and animals. Arum lily is hideous and it just wipes out our natives.” His advice to others is simple and direct: “Join up. Get on board. And don’t let the community down. “A lot of people don’t like using spray, but you’ve got to remember the herbicide Nature Conservation supply (called chlorsulfuron) is very targeted.” On his 140-acre property in Metricup, Annear – who now works as a physiotherapist – is also controlling arum lily, contributing to a growing, coordinated effort that now spans thousands of hectares across the region. “I used to think they were quite a nice flower, but then I ran into a patient who is part

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The event was a great chance for current and former club members, family and friends to get together.

Wayne Martin, Allen Hingston and current APEX President Cam Edwards. Images supplied.

Seven decades of service and friendship celebrated FACES & PLACES GENERATIONS of Busselton Apex members came together last Saturday night to celebrate the club’s 70th anniversary. More than 80 current and former members, family and friends gathered

at Tonic by the Bay to mark seven decades since the Busselton club was established in 1956. President Cam Edwards said the anniversary celebration provided an opportunity for members from across the years to reconnect and reflect on the

club’s long history in the community. “It was a great time to catch up with old friends and share memories since the club’s inception in 1956,” he said. The celebration also doubled as an official club meeting, with four new members inducted on the night.

The club also announced its new board for 2027 as it looks towards the next chapter of Apex in Busselton. To find out more about the club, visit www.facebook.com/apexbsn or email busseltonapex@gmail.com

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Locals lead change

A SUCCESSFUL WasteSorted Education Grant is helping two Dunsborough locals turn their shared passion for sustainable living into a series of practical, free workshops for the community. Reverend Justine Richmond, from St George’s Anglican Church Dunsborough, developed the project with sustainability educator Jo Kennedy of A Single Leaf South West, applying for funding through the Waste Authority of WA. The application was initially unsuccessful, despite receiving strong feedback, before Reverend Richmond received an unexpected call advising that funding had become available and the project could go ahead. For the pair, the workshops build on work they are already doing locally to help residents reduce waste and use resources more thoughtfully. Through its Share & Care Program, St George’s hosts the Dunsborough Community Recycle Station, which is free for the community to use and accepts a broad range of difficult-to-recycle items, with the church covering the associated costs. The first two Mix, Make & Reuse – Cleaning with Less workshops have already attracted strong interest. Rather than simply providing information, participants were encouraged to make one small, achievable sustainability pledge following the workshop. A Single Leaf South West later

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found the overwhelming majority were sticking with their commitment. “That’s what we want these workshops to do — not just give people information, but inspire and help people to actually make a change,” Ms Kennedy said. The next workshop, From Fridge to Fork – Waste Less Food, will look at practical ways households can reduce food waste, including supporting local producers, growing food, improving storage and sharing surplus produce. WA households throw away an average of more than four kilograms of food each week, wasting not only the food itself but the water, energy, land and labour used to produce it. Ms Kennedy said the aim of the broader Low Waste Living

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Artists explore coastal connection

SHARED Water: Stories from Sea and Shore explores the enduring relationship between people and the marine environment through the contrasting but complementary practices of ceramic sculpture, painting and paper-based works. Bringing together artists Kay Manolas and Sharon Williams, the exhibition considers the sea as a place of beauty, memory, imagination, work and belonging. Across their individual practices, the artists draw attention to the intricate forms of marine life, the traces people leave behind and the stories that grow from our connection to the coast. For ceramic artist Kay Manolas, clay provides a tactile way to explore the marine world. Her work is inspired by the textures, patterns and forms found beneath and around the water, translating the quiet beauty and complexity of sea life into carefully crafted ceramic pieces. Through the rawness, softness and transformative qualities of clay, Kay brings coral structures, marine textures and delicate details into focus. Her hands-on process is thoughtful and immersive, encouraging viewers to slow down, look more closely and appreciate the small wonders of the marine

Artists Sharon Williams (left) and Kay Manolas have combined their creative talents to explore the relationship between people and the marine environment, culminating in a stunning showcase to be unveiled this week at the Old Courthouse.

environment that can so easily go unnoticed. Artist Sharon Williams approaches the coast from a different direction. A lifelong passion for drawing, painting, storytelling and beachcombing has recently led her practice into unexpected territory, with whimsical characters and imagined beings increasingly finding their way into her work. While Sharon has traditionally focused on en plein air painting and observations of local flora and fauna, she has become fascinated by creating characters drawn to the sea and the stories surrounding it. Her paper mâché sculptures

combine her love of air-dried clay and painting with a willingness to embrace unpredictability. Lumpy, imperfect and full of personality, the figures emerge through a process that is as much about discovery as it is about making. Living in a coastal community has also shaped Sharon’s observations of the often complex relationship between people and the marine environment. The recent demersal fishing ban has generated passionate debate and divided opinion across the community, yet beneath those differences remains a shared connection to the ocean and a desire to see

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ways people experience and understand it. The collection is ultimately about connection — between people and the ocean, observation and imagination, memory and place. The works offer stories of labour and leisure, beauty and wonder, presented without conclusion and inviting each visitor to find their own meaning in the spaces between sea and shore. Shared Water: Stories from Sea and Shore will be on display at the Bond Store Gallery from August 27 to September 27. The official opening will be held at 11am on Saturday, August 29.

Kay works with ceramics, inspired by patterns and forms within water, while Sharon’s papier mache ‘characters’ are inspired by the sea and living by the coast..

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Rethinking resilience

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SOUTH West author Mandy Gibbons has released a new book exploring how people can move beyond resilience and use adversity as a catalyst for growth. The 7 Pillars of FIREPIT: How to Leverage Resilience and Anti-Fragility to Sharpen Instincts, Strengthen Boundaries, and Lead Decisively with Conviction Under Pressure draws on Ms Gibbons’ personal experience and her work with founders, leaders, teams and organisations. Ms Gibbons said the book grew from observing that many highly capable and resilient people were still exhausted by trying to return to who they had been before difficult experiences. Rather than focusing only on bouncing back, she became interested in how challenges could be used to strengthen boundaries, sharpen instincts, build self-trust and improve decision-making. That approach became the foundation of her FIREPIT Inner Resilience Compass. Through personal stories,

Author Mandy Gibbons works as a resilience and anti-fragility coach, working with individuals, teams and organisations to build self-trust, confident decision-making and maintaining boundaries.

practical reflections and what she calls “FIREPIT Truth Bombs”, the book explores seven foundational areas including fortitude, identity, boundaries, decision-making, integrity, trust and energy. Ms Gibbons said the aim was to help readers rethink conventional ideas around resilience and develop stronger internal leadership through uncertainty and change. The book has also received praise from Bob Burg, co-author of international bestseller The Go-Giver, who described

it as a “practical roadmap” for navigating setbacks and becoming stronger through them. Ms Gibbons now works as a resilience and anti-fragility coach and consultant, supporting individuals, teams and organisations to build stronger self-trust and decision-making. The 7 Pillars of FIREPIT is available in Kindle, paperback and hardcover editions through Amazon and can also be ordered through local bookstores. Find out more at mandygibbons.com

GEOCATCH is inviting community members and supporters to come together for its Annual Community Sundowner on Thursday, 24 September, celebrating a year of environmental work across the Geographe catchment and recognising the many groups and individuals who have contributed to the organisation’s projects and events. The sundowner will be held from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Busselton Men’s Shed Function Room, providing an opportunity for attendees to reflect on the progress made over the past year while connecting with others who share a passion for protecting and enhancing the region’s natural environment. The evening will include a presentation from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Principal Environmental Officer, Joel Hall exploring the cumulative environmental impact GeoCatch has delivered across agricultural and urban communities over many years. GeoCatch Executive Manager, Drew McKenzie will provide an overview of

key achievements from the past twelve months, while GeoCatch Chair, Vicky Winton will deliver the Chair’s Report. Mr McKenzie said the event was an opportunity to celebrate the collective efforts that continue to make a tangible difference across the region. “The success of GeoCatch’s programs and initiatives is only possible because of the dedication and support of our community, landholders, industry partners and funding organisations,” he said. “This annual gathering is a chance to look back on what we’ve achieved together, share stories and thank everyone who has contributed to improving the health and resilience of our catchment.” Guests can enjoy a complimentary beer or wine with fellow community members courtesy of Rocky Ridge Brewing Co and Juniper Estate while learning more about the work being undertaken across the region. To register for the event, visit www. geocatch.asn.au/event

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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:

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. Details of the proposal are available on the City’s online engagement portal called ‘Your Say’ www.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.

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Lot 126 (104) Commonage Road Dunsborough WA Proposed Development: Medical Centre & Pharmacy A summary of the proposal is provided below: • Medical Centre: 599 m2 • Pharmacy: 216m2 • Gross floor area: 1030m2 • Total Medical Centre staff numbers: 9 staff, including 5 health practitioners, 2 nurses and 2 administrative staff. • Operational hours: 8.00am – 8.00pm, 7 days per week. Details of the proposal are available on the City’s online engagement portal called ‘Your Say’ www.yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/da26-0472 Please register online and complete the survey to make a submission regarding this proposal on or before 16 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.

Applications are invited for new or renewal of existing Outdoor Exercise Permits requiring use of City reserves during the 2026/2027 summer Notice of Temporary Road Closure - CinefestOZ Film Festival Gala – Saturday 5 September 2026 season. All information and online application forms are available from the City of Queen Street between Marine Terrace roundabout and Adelaide Street Busselton website www.busselton.wa.gov.au located under Community roundabout will be closed from 6.00pm – 8.30pm on Saturday 5 September 2026 for a CinefestOZ ticketed event. - Sport and Recreation – Outdoor Exercise Permits. Road closure signs and associated detours will be in place. Please direct all enquiries to Madeline Yull on (08) 9781 0840 or via bookings@busselton.wa.gov.au The City apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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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.

• Saltwater Community Concert | 11.00am 25 August 2026 Join No Strings Attached and Busselton Ukulele Group for the ﬁrst of our free community concerts at Saltwater’s grand foyer. Tickets are required. • 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 South West to immerse themselves in Western Australia’s premier screen culture event. Program out now. • Saltwater - Tuesday 8 September | 10.00am and 12.30pm Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a delightful adaptation of the beloved book by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas. The show is produced by one of Australia’s longest-running children’s theatre company, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. Ideal for age 5+ and their families.

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“The vessel was seen going ashore by one of Mr Bussell’s stockmen, and he and one of the Miss Bussells came down to us on the beach; it was a great relief to see them, for we knew help was near.” — George Leake, 1877 A century and a half after those words were written, the wreck they describe still lies in its watery graveyard just a few metres beneath the waves at Redgate Beach — hidden beneath the surf line, most swimmers passing overhead, oblivious to the story sleeping below them. Forest Grove photographer John Bowskill aims to bring that story to the surface. His exhibition for this year’s Margaret River Region Open Studios, The Georgette 150th, marks 150 years since the SS Georgette sank in Calgardup Bay and gives a long-overdue voice to those who were there on that fateful day. So close to home, the ship has called to John like a siren’s song. “It’s the closest beach to where I live, and I have become very familiar with the coast in that area,” he said. “I have swum to the wreck many times. Most visitors are completely unaware it is underneath them, let alone aware of the epic stories

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it has to tell. I need to share them!” Those stories began in Glasgow. Built in 1872, the Scottish iron steam-and-sail Georgette reached Fremantle in record time for a single passage from Europe; her arrival in September 1873 was greeted with great excitement. She carried mail, cargo and passengers along the coast from Geraldton towards Adelaide — and in just 40 voyages, she made headlines more than once, including an international embarrassment when she was dressed up with a temporary cannon and 50 armed pensioners in a failed bid to intercept the American whaler Catalpa and its escaped Fremantle convicts. Sadly, the ship met her tragic end on 1 December 1876.

While rounding Cape Naturaliste on a run from Fremantle, she took on water. Her pumps failed, and the rising sea doused the boiler fires. Captain John Godfrey turned for shore. In the darkness, the lifeboat was launched, only to be lifted against the ship’s iron hull and capsized. Seven people drowned — two women and five children. One who lived became John’s favourite among the forgotten. “I love the story of the unsung hero, Annie Simpson, a 20-yearold mother of a five-month-old baby, Harry,” he said. Tipped into a leaky boat against her will, Annie clutched Harry to her chest as those around her drowned.

Forest Grove photographer John Bowskill travelled to Glasgow - where the ship was built - to find out more about the SS Georgette, from construction to her ultimate destruction in Calgardup Bay.

Hauled into another small boat with a dozen others and cut adrift from the SS Georgette, the survivors faced a hard truth: without a sail, they would perish. Harry’s single blanket was taken to catch the wind. An oarsman gave Annie the shirt off his back, and it was just enough. Mother and baby survived two days without food before landing at Injidup. “She deserves at least a song to be written in her honour,” John said. “But hers is a story rarely told.” The names most people know are Grace Bussell, 16, and Sam Isaacs, the Aboriginal stockman who rode down through the dunes beside her.

The press cast Grace as the colony’s own Grace Darling, while Isaacs received a smaller medal and, for generations, a smaller place in the telling. “Grace’s role was elevated into mythology for many years, while Sam’s was suppressed and only recently properly recognised,” John said. “Stories on both sides have been mistold. But there were other characters who deserve just as much attention, and I would like to finally give them a voice.” And now, through his art, John can finally tell their tale. Nearly nine years after moving here, the former veterinarian and computer science student blends his two former lives into his art.

John Bowskill (right) works with actor Errol Beere on the high-tech process of bringing Captain Godfrey to life for Open Studios 2026.

Visitors will be able to interact with ‘Captain Godfrey’ as part of the exhibition.

visitors to my gallery will enjoy the experience we’ve created.” Visiting John’s Forest Grove studio, you’ll wind through undulating vineyards to a valley view overlooking Devils Lair and Higher Plain, then step into a 360-degree immersive room showcasing underwater and aerial footage. Most striking of all, you’ll meet Captain Godfrey himself — reincarnated as an interactive metahuman, created with author Marcia van Zeller and modelled on local actor Errol Beere. “We cloned Errol’s voice and used motion capture to mirror his mannerisms and expressions, then wired it together in the Unreal Engine game platform using software I wrote,” John said, “linking Errol’s likeness to a ‘Godfrey

brain’ — an AI fed Marcia’s full research, the court of enquiry transcript and every other scrap we could unearth.” “So…feel free to ask the scapegoated captain anything you like as he tries to clear his sordid name!” There’s a chance to go deeper into the ocean with Marcia—who earned a PhD on the sinking and drew on it for her historical novel The Capes —at her free talk at John’s gallery on Sunday 20 September at 11 am. Bookings are essential. The Georgette has waited 150 years to be seen, but this September, wander down to Forest Grove and let a sunken ship unveil its dark secret. For more information and for the full Open Studios program, visit: mrropenstudios. com.au

“I started taking photography seriously after moving to Margaret River. “At first, I enjoyed simply capturing landscapes and surfers, and later became interested in portraits, drone imagery, and, more recently, underwater photography,” John said. “For this exhibition, I have taken it a step further by incorporating technology to make the imagery more interactive and engaging, and hopefully to communicate the Georgette story in a new way.” “This is my first time at MRROS, and given the 150th anniversary of the Georgette wreck, it made sense to do it this year. “I have always enjoyed the event as a visitor in past years, so this will be a new experience for me. I hope

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Behind those sleek black doors at the top of town in Margaret River, something special has been cooking — and now the whole country knows it. de’sendent has just been crowned Western Australia’s Best Restaurant at the 2026 Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards, proudly placing this homegrown favourite on the national stage. The winners were announced last Tuesday at the 46th annual awards, held at Olympus Dining in Sydney — an evening that also celebrated 60 years of Gourmet Traveller in Australia. Across 10 categories, from Restaurant of the Year to Chef of the Year, Best New Talent and Bar of the Year, the awards spotlight the talented and passionate individuals in the Australian hospitality industry. “For 60 years, Gourmet Traveller has celebrated the people and places that define Australia’s dining culture,” editor David Meagher said. “This year’s winners reflect the extraordinary depth of talent across the country — from emerging voices reshaping Australian dining to enduring institutions that continue to set the benchmark for hospitality.” Collingwood’s Zareh took the top national award and the Victorian state title, alongside fellow state win-

Chef and co-owner Evan Hayter (centre) with restaurant manager Joshua Down (left) and David Meagher - Editor of Gourmet Traveller.

ners Bistro Livi (NSW), The Woodshed (QLD), Esmay (SA) and Scholé (TAS) — and, flying the flag for the west, de’sendent. The Margaret River restaurant earned more than one nod to talent on the night. Restaurant manager Joshua Down was nominated for Restaurant Personality of the Year, the team was recognised for Best Destination Dining in Australia, and then came the moment that put a big smile on their faces — WA Restaurant of the Year. “We’re incredibly grateful and humbled to be recognised alongside so many outstanding hospitality venues across the country,” Chef and owner Evan Hayter shared. For Evan, the honour belongs to everyone who keeps the place ticking.

Evan Hayter says the hardworking and tight-knit de’sendent team is supported by a long list of top quality local producers, helping them to deliver a showcase of the South West’s best.

“It’s an incredible feeling and something the whole team is extremely proud of,” he said. “There’s been so much work and care from everyone behind the scenes and on the floor, so to have that recognised is incredibly rewarding. “We’re very proud to represent WA and to be recognised alongside so many great restaurants across the state.” Evan talks about the local producers with the same warmth he shows his team. “We’re also extremely fortunate to work with such amazing local producers. They put so much love and care into what they do, and we have always taken responsibility for respecting that when we put their produce on the plate.” “At our core, we’ve always seen de’sendent as an expression of the

South West region — celebrating the incredible local produce and the growers who put so much dedication into their work. The nominations for individual team members meant as much as the win itself. “This is probably one of the things I’m most proud of,” Evan said. “Having Joshua Down nominated for Restaurant Personality of the Year, alongside the other team nominations, is a huge point of pride for all of us. “Hospitality is such a people-driven industry, so seeing our team recognised nationally says a lot about the culture and personality we’ve built at de’sendent.” The award has brought pride, but also perspective. Reflecting on how far the restaurant has come, Evan sees a place that knows itself yet remains hungry to

grow. “I think we’ve definitely found a stronger sense of who we are, but we’ll never stop evolving,” he said. “We’re more confident in our identity now, but we’re still curious and always looking at how we can improve. Finding your groove doesn’t mean standing still.” That same drive inspires what lies ahead. “It’s about continuing to build on what we’ve created. We want to keep pushing ourselves creatively, developing the team and giving our guests a memorable experience,” Evan said. “Winning Best Restaurant in WA is a wonderful achievement, but it also motivates us to keep moving forward.” So what should first-timers order at WA’s best restaurant? “The food is obviously a huge part of what we do, but it’s the combination of the food, wine, service and atmosphere that makes de’sendent what it is,” he said. The degustation, he adds, is the soul of it — the truest taste of everything they set out to do. “We set out in the beginning to give Margaret River a dining experience expressive of place, and I believe we have achieved this. “Why wouldn’t you want to experience a restaurant that represents this great region?”

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BUSSELTON will become a hub for filmmakers, emerging talent and Australian cinema from this weekend as CinefestOZ returns to the South West. The 10-day festival begins on Friday, August 28, with Busselton playing host to some of its biggest events, including the Short Film Awards, Cinesnaps schools awards and the prestigious $100,000 Film Prize. This year Busselton is also home to CinefestOZ’s expanded Short Film Sets program, following a 25 per cent increase in entries to the national short film competition. More than 300 films were submitted, with 22 finalists selected across seven award categories and more than 60 shorts set to screen during the festival. The winners will be revealed at the Short Film Awards in Busselton on Thursday, September 3, with $5000 awarded for Best Short Film and $2500 prizes for Best Indigenous Short Film and CineWest Best WA Short Film. Among those in contention is Margaret River filmmaker Catherine Young, whose Wild Mermaids has been nominated for the CineWest award. Shot off Gnarabup Beach, the film follows a local all-women swimming group and will screen in

Margaret River filmmaker Catherine Young’s ‘Wild Mermaids’ was filmed off Gnarabup Beach, It’s time to secure final tickets and take your seats for 10 days of movie magic, as CinefestOZ 2026 lands in Busselton. Images supplied.

Film fans can pick up tickets and find out more about the festival from the special ticketing desk open at Busselton Central Shopping Centre open daily until the festival begins.

Busselton as part of Mulled Wine Monday at Orana Cinemas on August 31. Local filmmakers feature prominently elsewhere in the program. Dunsborough producer Chanel

Bowen will bring Hard As Puck to the festival for its WA premiere on Friday, September 4. The documentary follows a motley crew of para ice hockey players fighting to keep their grassroots sporting club on the rink, combining disability sport, friendship and humour. Bowen will join director Isaac Elliot for a special Q&A following the screening. Busselton filmmaker Catherine Grace Massey is also part of the program as director, producer and writer of short film The Star of Christ, screening in The Next Generation Short Film Set. Margaret River filmmaker Katherine Keil’s locally shot The Release will also cross into the Busselton program as part of Once Upon a

and is a finalist in the CinefestOZ Short Film Awards to be held in Busselton on September 3.

Time in the West at Orana Cinemas on September 4. For younger filmmakers, the Cinesnaps Schools Program Awards will take over Reading Cinemas on Tuesday, September 1. Finalists from Busselton, Margaret River, Albany and Katanning will come together for the awards night, showcasing the next generation of WA filmmakers. There are also options for families and those looking to sample the festival without a traditional cinema ticket. Deadly Day will be held free at Saltwater on Saturday, August 29 from 2pm, while Whaleshark Jack on Sunday will feature family-friendly pre-show activities before a red carpet screening, with audiences able to pay what they like. At the other end of the awards

spectrum sits the CinefestOZ Film Prize, worth $100,000 and the richest prize for an Australian feature film in the country. The prize has helped establish CinefestOZ as both a destination festival and an important fixture on the Australian film industry calendar, drawing filmmakers, actors and industry figures to the region each year. CinefestOZ CEO Cassandra Jordan said this year’s surge in shortfilm entries had allowed the festival to significantly expand that part of its program. “We’re thrilled there’s so many filmmakers working and sharing their stories,” she said. CinefestOZ runs from August 28 to September 6. The full program and ticket information are available at www.cinefestoz.com

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Sessions to provide skills to support youth FREE mental health and suicide prevention training will be offered in Busselton next month as concerns grow around youth mental health across the South West. Lifeline WA will deliver a series of free workshops from September 7-11, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. The training is aimed at parents, teachers, coaches, employers, youth workers and community members, helping participants recognise when a young person may be struggling, start supportive conversations and connect them with appropriate help. The initiative comes as the Augusta-Margaret River-Busselton region records higher suicide rates than the WA average. Between 2018 and 2022, the region recorded 17.2 deaths by suicide per 100,000 people, compared with 14.1 across WA. Lifeline WA CEO Sarah Fordham said early intervention could make a significant difference. “Parents, teachers, sporting coaches, employers and friends are often the first people to notice when a young person is struggling,” she said. The program will include Standard Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid and LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. The workshops are being delivered through Lifeline WA’s partnership with Rio Tinto and are open to people who work with, care for or support young people. Registrations are available through Lifeline WA. Lifeline’s 24-hour crisis support service is available on 13 11 14.

The services offered at local libraries has changed significantly over the years, with Busselton and Dunsborough facilities providing a wide range of programs including children’s storytime sessions, access to technology and opportunities to learn new skills. Images supplied.

A million reasons to visit LOCAL NEWS BUSSELTON and Dunsborough Libraries have passed a major milestone, recording more than one million interactions with community members in a single financial year for the first time. Across 2025/26, the City of Busselton’s library services recorded more than 1.03 million interactions, reflecting the increasingly broad role libraries play beyond traditional book lending. Mayor Phill Cronin said the result demonstrated how strongly local residents continued to use and value the two branches. “Our local libraries are much more than

places to borrow books,” he said. “They are welcoming community spaces where people can learn, connect, access support and discover new opportunities. “Reaching more than one million interactions highlights the important role they continue to play in the lives of our residents.” Traditional borrowing remained strong throughout the year, with more than 206,000 physical loans recorded across the Busselton and Dunsborough branches. Digital borrowing also continued to rise, with more than 113,000 electronic checkouts during the financial year.

But the City said borrowing figures represented only part of the libraries’ activity. Both branches also provide a wide range of programs and services, including children’s Storytime sessions, technology access, opportunities to learn new skills and spaces for residents to meet, seek assistance and connect with the wider community. Mayor Cronin said library staff were central to the milestone. “Behind every interaction is an incredible team helping residents and visitors find information, solve problems, discover something new or connect with the services and support they need,” he said.

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Open Night puts learning on show EDUCATION ST Mary MacKillop College welcomed families and members of the wider community through its doors on Wednesday evening for its annual Open Night, showcasing learning, facilities and opportunities available to students from Pre-Kindy through to Year 12. Classrooms, specialist learning areas and activity spaces were open across the campus, with students and staff on hand to share their experiences and explain the many pathways available at the College. A College spokesperson said the evening was designed to give families a genuine feel for day-to-day life at St Mary MacKillop. “Open Night gives people the opportunity to experience the College community firsthand, meet our students and staff and see the breadth of learning that takes place across the campus.” Music and Dance students entertained visitors with live performances, while guests explored the Arts, Science, Media and Design and Technology departments and viewed displays highlighting student learning. Information booths also gave families an insight into pastoral care and learning support programs, academic pathways and opportunities for spiritual development. In the Primary area, families visited classrooms to see students’ work, learn more about what they had been studying throughout the year and meet their teachers. “The relationships between students, staff and families are a really important part of life at the College, and Open Night is a chance for the wider community to see that in action.”

Senior Hospitality students added to the atmosphere by serving homemade soups, barista-made hot chocolates and an array of baked treats throughout the evening. Students take visitors on Asian adventure One of the highlights was the annual Year 6 Asia Summit, which transformed learning spaces into a colourful celebration of the cultures, histories and geography of Asia. Students each researched an Asian country, investigating its national flag, culture, geography, history and demographics before presenting their findings to visitors. Displays represented countries including Indonesia, Turkey, Korea, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Singapore, Vietnam, Tajikistan and Nepal. Traditional costumes, food and detailed model landmarks formed part of the displays, with visitors encouraged to quiz students about their chosen countries. “The Asia Summit is a wonderful example of the kind of engaging, hands-on learning we want students to experience. “The students take real ownership of their projects and are incredibly proud to share what they have learned with their families and the wider community.” The result was a lively and immersive experience, with the aromas of spices filling the air as students shared their research and enthusiasm. The College said the Open Night offered visitors a snapshot of its broader aim to develop confident, capable and curious young people from their earliest years through to graduation.

Libraries line up September author talks WHAT’S ON | LIBRARIES DUNSBOROUGH Library will welcome two authors in September, with events exploring everything from WA pioneer life to menopause, hormones and gut health. South West writer Glenda Kirkby will visit the library on Wednesday, September 2 to present her new historical novel, Two Rivers. Set on a fictional farm near York in the 1860s, the novel follows newlywed Amelia McDonald as she navigates a world in which wives had few rights or protections. Ms Kirkby said the idea began while standing beside her great-grandmother’s grave in Kalgoorlie Cemetery and thinking about the challenges faced by women who followed their families into unfamiliar and often unforgiving places. “Knowing that with three small children she had followed her husband to the gold rush back in 1894… the word that came

Busselton and Dunsborough Libraries will host author and gut health practitioner Natalie Woodman (left), and South West writer Glenda Kirkby (right) as they meet with locals to share their stories and expertise.

to mind was ‘tough’, and I wondered how I would have managed as a pioneer woman,” she said. The novel also draws heavily on Ms Kirkby’s love of Western Australia and its landscapes, from the inland and Kimberley to the forests and south coast.

Her author talk will run from 10.30am to noon, with copies of Two Rivers available to purchase. Later in the month, nutritionist and author Natalie Woodman will return to the region for sessions examining the connection between menopause, hormones and gut health.

Ms Woodman is a Nutritional Medicine and Gut Health Practitioner and author of the Gut Health Recipe Compendium. Her presentations will explore research into the gut microbiome and practical lifestyle changes that may support women experiencing symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, disrupted sleep, mood changes and digestive issues. “I found the answer nobody had given me — the microbiome, the control centre of the entire body,” Ms Woodman said of her own journey into nutritional medicine. She will appear at Dunsborough Library on Friday, September 11 from 1.30pm to 3pm, followed by Busselton Library on Saturday, September 12 from 10.30am to noon. All sessions are free, with registrations required at www.busseltonlibraries.com.au

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CAPECARE is seeking two experienced Non-Executive Directors to join its Board, with a particular focus on strengthening expertise in senior financial management and clinical governance. A leading community-based, not-for-profit provider of aged care services in the south west, Capecare has been supporting local people and families for 65 years. Operating campuses in Busselton and Dunsborough, Capecare provides residential aged care, retirement living, respite care and home care services. The organisation has 220 residential aged care beds and 76 retirement living villas and apartments. With approximately $50 million in assets and a workforce of more than 350 people, Capecare is seeking Directors who can contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction, governance and oversight as it continues to respond to the changing needs of older people and the aged care sector. The two appointments will prioritise candidates with experience in financial management, accounting or audit, and clinical governance. For the financial-focused appointment, Capecare is seeking candidates with senior-level experience in financial management, accounting or audit. A CPA, CA or equivalent professional qualification will be highly regarded, together with experience in financial oversight, investment or funding models. For the clinical governance

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2021 Kia Carnival S Van 1HJQ 653. Automatic transmission, 3.5Litre V6 petrol, travelled 93,149kms and balance of new car warranty. Trade-ins welcome.

2018 Toyota LandCruiser Prado GXL 4x4 Wagon BSN 97GP. Automatic transmission, 2.8Litre turbo diesel, full service history and travelled 205,852kms with some extras and trade-ins welcome.

2024 Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hatch BSN 90EV. 6 speed manual transmission, 1.6Litre 3cylinder 221kW 400nm, balnace of 5 year unlimited km warranty and 1 extra year and travelled 3,895kms. Trade-ins welcome.

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BUSSELTON Magpies will take three teams into the South West Netball Competition finals after wrapping up the home-and-away season with a testing round against benchmark club MLC Eagles. The Magpies’ 16s delivered the highlight of the weekend, securing an important victory to officially claim the minor premiership, while the 18s and Masters also booked their places in the finals campaign. Across the grades, Busselton faced a polished MLC outfit, with several matches remaining tightly contested despite the Magpies coming away with just one victory for the day. The Masters faced the ladder leaders and pushed MLC throughout much of the contest before the Eagles managed to break away in the final quarter. Courtney McNally produced an outstanding performance in the shooting circle under pressure to earn Player of the Match honours. Busselton’s 18s were similarly competitive, matching MLC for long periods and continuing to fight until the final whistle. They were unable to get over the line, but Mila Devereaux was rewarded for an excellent individual performance with Player of the Day.

The Reserves also took the challenge up to the competition leaders, producing one of their strongest performances of the season. Busselton’s teamwork and determination kept the contest alive throughout, but MLC narrowly prevailed, with Kayla Harris and Maddison Marshall named the Magpies’ Players of the Day. The 16s ensured there was plenty for the black and white faithful to celebrate, producing another strong team performance to secure both the win and the minor premiership.

India Lawson was named Player of the Day after an exceptional performance. Busselton’s League side completed its season with a gallant effort against a strong MLC team. While the result did not fall the Magpies’ way, the side continued to compete until the end, with Tarni Randles, Isabel Legros and Lisa Millman sharing Player of the Day honours. The weekend brought the seasons of Busselton’s League and Reserves sides to an end after campaigns in which both teams were

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forced to contend with a number of significant injuries. Magpies president Alli Edwards said the resilience shown by both groups throughout the year had been a credit to the players and coaching staff. “Despite facing several key injuries throughout the year, both teams demonstrated incredible resilience, teamwork and unwavering support for one another,” she said. “The growth, determination and camaraderie shown throughout the season have been a credit to ev-

eryone involved.” The League and Reserves sides were led by coaches Jenelle Pagan and Jessi Kerr, with assistance from Julia Tenardi. Attention now turns to the club’s 16s, 18s and Masters, who will begin their finals campaigns at the South West Sports Centre on Saturday, August 29. Edwards said the club was proud to have three teams continuing into the postseason and hoped to see plenty of Busselton support in the stands as the Magpies chase finals success.

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Thrilling end to the season THE South West Football League’s finals order was not settled until the dying moments of the homeand-away season, with Bunbury producing a stirring comeback against South Bunbury to secure the minor premiership. Round 21 also saw Busselton cruise past Collie, Harvey Brunswick Leschenault survive a late Carey Park charge and Eaton finish its campaign with a commanding win over Harvey. At Hands Memorial Oval, a crowd of 1044 watched South Bunbury and Bunbury produce one of the games of the season, with the Bulldogs coming from 23 points down during the second quarter to win 11.7 (73) to 10.5 (65). The Tigers led by 18 points at quarter time and stretched the margin to a game-high 23 in the second term, putting Bunbury’s hold on top spot under pressure as Busselton comfortably accounted for Collie elsewhere. But the Bulldogs responded through Baiden Parsons, Haydn Busher and Dylan Heasman, who combined for three goals in five minutes, before storming home in the final quarter. Harry Creasy put Bunbury back in front, while Aidan Clark capitalised on a costly turnover in the final minute to seal the victory and minor premiership. Bunbury now has the opening week of finals off, while fourthplaced South Bunbury will host fifth-placed Harvey Brunswick Leschenault in an elimination final on Sunday. Busselton had earlier done everything required against Collie at Sir Stewart Bovell Park, recording a convincing 59-point win. The Magpies led by 31 points at quarter time before blowing the game open with seven unanswered goals in the third term. Collie won the final quarter, but

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Busselton prevailed 14.18 (102) to 6.7 (43), with Liam Creighton kicking four goals to secure the 2026 SWFL league goalkicking title. Busselton finished second and will host Donnybrook in a qualifying final at Bovell Park on Saturday, while Collie ended its campaign eighth with six wins — its best season since 2020. At Kelly Park, Harvey Brunswick Leschenault held off Carey Park by four points in a gripping contest which remained alive until the final siren. The Lions led by 13 points at quarter time before the Panthers hit back to take a four-point halftime advantage. The lead changed hands again late, with Jackson Dewar restoring HBL’s advantage after Jordan Wallam had put Carey Park one point ahead. The Panthers launched one final attack, but HBL survived 9.7 (61) to 8.9 (57) to secure its finals berth. Meanwhile Eaton ended its season with an 83-point win over Harvey. Boomers debutant Josh Jones produced a remarkable first league appearance, kicking six goals and earning best-on-ground honours as Eaton ran out 16.17 (113) to 4.6 (30) winners. Eaton finished the season with two victories, both against Harvey, while the Bulls ended their league campaign without a win.

Dual Hayward medallist and highly respected South West Football League veteran Simon Moore is chaired off the ground after the Sharks claimed a historic win at Gloucester Park. The Think Water Cup best-on-ground award has been renamed the Simon Moore Medal in honour of the retiring Dunsborough player, who also notched four seasons for the AMR Hawks. Photo: Theron Kirkman /@theronfoto

Sharks make history for Moore DUNSBOROUGH created history at Gloucester Park on Saturday, defeating Augusta Margaret River for the first time and sending retiring champion Simon Moore out a winner in a memorable Think Water Cup clash. With the Dale Alcock Homes South West Football League home-and-away season ending for both sides, pride was already on the line, but Moore’s retirement announcement during the week gave the Sharks some extra motivation. The two-time Hayward medallist won both of his league bestand-fairest awards during his time with Augusta Margaret River before later joining Dunsborough, making Saturday’s meeting between his two clubs a fitting finale. Adding to the occasion, the best-on-ground medal for the annual clash has now been named the Simon Moore Medal in recognition of his contribution to both clubs. Think Water’s Tom Pollard said the contest delivered everything

organisers could have hoped for. “It was a great day,” he said. “From our point of view, we’d just like to say how great the game was. It was undecided right until the end and played in great spirit. “And we’d like to make mention of how well run the day was by AMRFC. Sometimes you forget how much volunteer effort goes into running a football club, so well done to the volunteers from both clubs.” The Hawks made the perfect start, with Byron George kicking the opening goal within seconds before Billy Goodwin added another. Dunsborough responded as the teams traded goals through the remainder of the opening quarter, but Augusta Margaret River held a 13-point advantage at the first change. Scoring dried up early in the second before George kicked his second to stretch the Hawks’ advantage to a game-high 17 points. The Sharks then seized the momentum, kicking the final three goals of the half to reduce the

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SOCCER VASSE Soccer Club has celebrated a massive Leeuwin Soccer Cup Quarter Final weekend, with all four of its eligible teams progressing through to the Semi-Finals. The Vasse Olive Pythons, Pythons, Venom and Cobras have all earned their place in the next stage of the competition, setting up an exciting weekend of football for the club and the wider Vasse community. The Semi-Finals will be played across Friday 28 August and Saturday 29 August, with three of Vasse’s teams taking part in a special night of football under lights on Friday evening. The club is encouraging families, supporters and members of the local community to come along and get behind the teams as they battle for a place in their respective Cup Finals. The Friday night will have a real community atmosphere, with the club running a BBQ throughout the evening. Supporters are encouraged to come down early, grab something to eat, enjoy the football and help create a great home-ground atmosphere for the players. The evening will feature three matches, with the Under 12 Venom and Under 14 Pythons both kick-

community together to celebrate football and the strong club culture that continues to develop at Vasse. Vasse Soccer Club President Bianca McRae said the club was thrilled to see four teams progress through to the Semi-Finals. “Having four Vasse teams reach the Semi-Finals is a fantastic achievement for our players, coaches and volunteers,” she said. “We are particularly excited to be able to host three Semi-Finals under lights. “It is a first for our club and we hope the community comes along

It has already been a big year for the Vasse Soccer Club, reaching some important milestones as their teams worked hard to secure four spots in the upcoming semi finals of the Leeuwin Soccer Cup. Photos: Fallen Tree Collective.

ing off at 5:30pm, before the Under 15 Vasse side takes to the field at 7:00pm. The club’s fourth Semi-Final team, the Vasse Olive Pythons, will also take to the field over the weekend, with details of their Semi-Final to be announced by the association. The success of all four teams reaching the Semi-Finals is a significant achievement for Vasse Soccer Club and reflects the continued growth of the club’s junior

program. With teams competing strongly across multiple age groups, the Cup campaign has provided plenty for Vasse supporters to celebrate. For the players, the Semi-Finals represent an exciting opportunity to take the next step towards a Cup Final. For the club, however, the weekend is about more than simply results. It is an opportunity to bring players, families and the wider

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audiences. The extension reinforces both organisations’ commitment to showcasing local sport and supporting the communities that make regional football such an important part of life in the South West. Travis Green, SEN South West Commercial Lead and General Manager Bunbury, said the renewed agreement reflected SEN’s ongoing investment in local content and community sport. “The South West Football League is one of the strongest regional competitions in Australia and we’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership through to 2030,” Green said. “This extension demonstrates SEN’s commitment to local football and lo-

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DUNSBOROUGH Town Football Club is proud to highlight the outstanding performances of Miah Adams, one of the club’s most exciting emerging players in 2026.

In a recent fixture, playing in U15s junior mixed team, again against FMR Margaret River Miah delivered another standout moment, scoring from a long-range free kick that showcased her technique, power and confidence.

A product of the DTFC junior pathway, Miah has taken significant strides this season, playing across both the U15s and Women’s Senior Premier Team. Her development has been remarkable, with her confidence, skill and impact growing each week as she continues to make her mark at senior level. Her composure under pressure and ability to step up in big moments immediately signalled that she is a young player to watch. After returning from injury, Miah has continued to dominate on the pitch. Strong, skilful and consistently dangerous around goal, she has become a key attacking threat for

It was a finish that left no doubt: Miah Adams is a future star. Club President Tash Blefari said Miah’s journey reflects everything DTFC strives to build. “It makes the club so proud to see players like Miah grow from MiniRoos to Juniors through to Seniors. “Not even recovering from an injury has slowed her down. We look forward to seeing more of Miah as she continues to progress.” DTFC encourages supporters to check out the goal and celebrate one of the club’s brightest young talents as she continues her football journey.

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