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CLAY holds things together. Shaped with care and strengthened by fire, it becomes something beautiful and lasting. For 60 years, the Busselton Pottery Group has done much the same for the people who walk through its doors — drawing them together, giving them something to belong to, and forging friendships that have endured across decades. This September marks six decades since the group formed in 1966, and the wheels have kept turning ever since. The story began on 4 February that year, when Mr and Mrs Stirling called the first meeting, and a small group of locals gathered around a shared love of clay. In those early years, members met wherever they could — at the school, the CWA rooms and each other’s homes — until they were granted an army hut in Churchill Park later that year, which became the club’s home for the next nine years. The first two kilns were paid for through loans from the members themselves, and the newsletter, started in 1971, still records the club’s goings-on today. In early 1974, the Shire allocated the group part of the Old Butter Factory, where it remains to this day. As the club found its feet, members ran beginners’ classes and HELP sessions to guide new potters; a gas kiln, built with Murray Richardson’s help, was fired for the first time in 1980; and TAFE pottery classes were soon held at the club. Clay digs at Capel were also held — equal parts fun, messy and exhausting — and in 1983, Ian McCann oversaw the construction of a 21-cubic-foot gas kiln. Now more than 90 members strong, the club is based within the Precinct on Peel Terrace, alongside the History Society and the Woodturners, meeting three days a week in the building beside the Old Butter Factory. To honour the occasion, members have opened their clubrooms to celebrate 60 years of pottery,

The Busselton Pottery Group exhhibition team as they prepared to launch their 60th Anniversary collection. Images supplied.

On hand to celebrate the opening of the exhibition was Libby Mettam MLA (left), and long time Pottery Group members June Price and Carol Merrifield. The showcase (below) runs daily until September 6 at the Old Butter Factory.

friendship and art. “This is a celebration showcasing the pottery of today and yesterday, as well as the club’s history,” longtime member Carol Merrifield said. Carol, fellow member Trudie and others in the group have brought the club’s story to life through a 60year timeline of photos, captions and memories, honouring past members with portraits displayed alongside their work.

Among the treasures on display is a piece of the club’s engineering history — an original Saxey wheel, built for the group by local engineer and foundryman Fred Saxey. Visitors can also revisit some of the group’s more ambitious projects. These include the three totem poles made for the Busselton Library in 1998, which tell the story of the town through farming, forestry

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The group has made some magic memories over six decades, including having plenty of messy fun (June Price, left) and contributing their works to the community, like their Busselton Library totem pole.

and the sea, as well as an eight-byfour-foot mural created for Art Geo. Behind the finished pieces lies a great deal of unseen work. With 94 members and around 20 on any given day, the club runs entirely on volunteers to keep the place going. “We are only as strong as our members, so we really rely on members contributing their time,” Carol said. With three kilns running continuously, the group can no longer offer formal beginner classes, but experienced members still play an important role in helping newer potters build confidence with clay. Long-term members Sandra Vernon-Rose and Sue Jones, who have each been with the group for 40 years, supervise most firings and are generous with their knowledge. That same open-heartedness has moulded the whole club’s motto— the door is open to everyone. Members range in age from 17 to 90, including founding member June Price, who continues to share her knowledge of pottery with the younger hands around her. There is also Kaylene Brennen, who lost her sight at 22 and now, in her sixties, creates beautiful work with the help of an assistant. Her presence says a lot about the spirit of the group: all are welcome and creativity has no bounds. While the finished pieces are part of the joy, many members say it’s the process and the people that

keep them coming back. “Working with clay has a peaceful, calming, almost meditative effect,” Carol said. “Some of us joined as an outlet for stress, but we all leave our troubles behind when we are creating.” “Members sharing skills with others is the backbone of our group,” Carol continued. “We encourage and learn from each other, and I think that’s an essential part of why the group continues to grow and is loved by so many people. “And we, of course, all love the social interaction, the friendships we make and the laughs we share.” June still chuckles about the messier days of club life. “Getting covered in clay out the back when we used to sieve our clay over an old bathtub and then leave it to dry. We were covered head to toe. It was great fun!” After all these years, June still finds it hard to imagine stepping away. “I just can’t leave it behind. It’s a big part of my life,” she said. “It’s so therapeutic and good for the soul.” Visitors are warmly invited to see the showcase — and the community behind it — at the anniversary exhibition. The exhibition runs daily from 29 August to 6 September, 10 am to 2 pm, beside the Old Butter Factory on Peel Terrace.

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THIS November, a Busselton dad of three will pull on the boxing gloves, climb through the ropes in front of a room full of WA’s biggest corporate names, and trade three rounds with a professional boxer. Jaidn Walters isn’t doing it for a payday — he’s doing it for Movember, and for three little sets of eyes watching their dad chase his dreams. Jaidn will step into the ring as a heavyweight at the Corporate Boxing Event, a Perth fundraiser where each competitor chooses their own cause. His focus is firmly on the support young men too often go without. “I want to drive support and awareness for the mental health side of it,” he said. “I think youth and young men don’t get enough help for their emotional wellbeing, and it’s something that really needs to be pushed and recognised a bit more.” Boxing isn’t entirely new territory for him. A few years ago, he threw himself into an amateur MMA fight, training for six months before stepping in. But this time, the format’s a little different. “This event is not the same as your traditional boxing matches. “It’s less about knockouts and more about showcasing skill and technique, and getting through the three rounds,” Jaidn explained. That said, the local father is not planning to coast. “If I bring it, the pro boxer is going to bring it. If I’m not up to their standard, they’ll kind of carry me — but I’m planning to bring it!” Getting fight-ready means most afternoons after work are spent juggling technique,

HIIT sessions, and long runs. Two months in, he has hit crunch time. “Now, I need to focus on my diet, do more cardio, and get fitter,” he said. “I need to make sure I’ve got what it takes to last the three rounds.” Most people would be nervous about facing a heavyweight pro, but Jaidn is taking it in his stride. “When I had my MMA fight, I was nervous, and I got in there and thought, ‘Well, lots of people have done it before and lived to tell the tale’, so I just went with it all,” he said. “Everyone’s human in the end.” His children are another big reason Jaidn is taking this on. A father of two sons and a daughter, he wants them to see what can happen when you back yourself, work hard, and commit fully to something. “This is also really important for my kids,” he said. “I want them to be able to say I showed them what’s possible with hard work and dedication.” “I’ve always dabbled in martial arts and training, and I keep saying I want to do something like this — so I don’t want them to hear me say it and then not follow through.” Raised in Busselton from the age of four, Jaidn said local support had helped get his campaign off the ground. He thanked Sportspower Busselton, Darkline Ink and Hire, Iboxn Sportswear and Punch Equipment for helping him get fight-ready. “This town is honestly amazing — there are so many good people here,” he said. “When I owned my own business, I supported a lot of people, and they supported

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n my opinion, the Federal Government’s spending is out of control. Our children’s children will never repay the debt that Australia now owes. I think that the further up the line you go in politics, the bigger the cost is to us, the people of Australia, and people do not stand up and argue about it. The opposition is only there collecting wages, as far as I am concerned. In our State Politics, I feel that spending is in disarray- we need money for hospitals and roads and yet we are spending it on race tracks and ferries. Now to our Local Government. When we drive around, the roads are potholed and crumbling within the towns and country roads are dangerous. We have all been informed that our rates are going up and I am angry that this is due to the mismanagement of funds within the City of Busselton. When are we going to stand up and say Enough is Enough? T Neale, Busselton

ometimes individuals come into our world and by their words and actions not only leave a lasting

impression of good but also inspire others to follow in their footsteps. Among those we call to mind may be Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King. Closer to home may be Weary Dunlop, Dr. Richard Scolyer and Neale Daniher. To these I would add the name of Zomi Frankcom, as a person worthy of our acknowledgement and of our imitation. A young female Australian with an infectious smile and a deep commitment to the vital humanitarian work of World Central Kitchens, in some of the most difficult and dangerous parts of the world. Zomi’s life and good work were shattered when the World Central Kitchens’ vehicle convoy, was targeted by the Israeli Army and she was killed. The vehicles where clearly marked and their lights were on. The reality of an innocent young life lost and further good works denied, is shocking enough. However, what is even more shocking has been response of both the Israeli Government and the Israeli Defence Force. When you dehumanized people, be they civilians or combatants, then you remove any moral constraint on how you treat these

people. Deaths and casualties of civilians are not subject to independent scrutiny, and responsibility is quickly absolved. Civilians become collateral damage, the means to achieve an objective. When this is linked to the often-stated purpose of some, going back to 1948, that all Palestinians are to be forcibly removed from Gaza and the West Bank and this is not recognized as morally corrupt and unjust, then the only result of this, will be an even greater humanitarian crisis. Some people by their lives and actions make this world a better place, some by their lives and actions make it worst. May we affirm the former and call out the latter. Ian Johnson, Busselton

must preface this interaction with the disclaimer that I have now reached the milestone of 60+ years, so this may have some form of liability attached to my comments. However, this now ridiculous trend of carrying around industrial sized water bottles by the younger generation as some form of “emotional support” supplement, has

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got completely out of control. One wonders how we ever survived drinking from a hose in the backyard and drinking directly from the brass tap in our kitchen. Nowadays they have become fashion accessories, supported by a weights program to be able to supplicate the task of dragging these around like a log to a barbecue. Most recently one of these monstrosities took up the position of a full passenger in the rear seat of our 4WD and when asked to place such apparatus in the luggage well in the back, the facial expression

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A TRULY magical family memory has inspired Busselton photographer Abby Murray to bring a very special Christmas experience to the region this festive season. And importantly, there’s a way for locals to support fellow residents who are doing it tough in 2026. Abby, whose photographs regularly appear in the Mail and throughout the local community, has long dreamed of creating something that goes beyond the traditional quick snap with Santa — giving children time to actually talk, ask questions and enjoy a little Christmas magic. The idea began during a family visit to Legoland in the UK about seven years ago, where her children met a Father Christmas who seemed to know a surprising amount about their family. “‘Do you remember when Santa told us how messy your bedroom was when you were young, Mum?’” Abby recalled her children saying. “Yes, I was a very messy teenager and the kids know that — and so the magic of Christmas was restored.” It is an experience they still talk about whenever Christmas rolls around, and one Abby has wanted to recreate since moving to Busselton. This November, she will finally get the chance at Busselton’s historic

A special moment for Abby’s daughters inspired her to bring the same experience to families in the South West. Images thanks to Abby Murray Photography.

Old Courthouse. Ahead of each visit, families will be invited to share a few details to help make their meeting with Father Christmas uniquely their own, with some special information finding its way into his Naughty or Nice Book. Rather than being hurried straight into posing for a photograph, children will have time to chat, ask questions and tell Father Christmas what they are hoping to find under the tree. “I see the kids’ faces when meeting Father Christmas — I can see they want to ask questions and tell him what they are hoping to get this Christmas, but they get told to pose for a photo as soon as they sit down,” Abby said. “I wanted this to be a person-

alised and relaxed experience.” While the conversation unfolds, Abby will capture candid photographs before offering posed photos with Father Christmas and family portraits at the end. There is no pressure for children who might find the man in red a little overwhelming, either. “I understand some children are scared of him,” Abby said, “they can just have a family photo on their own if that’s preferred.” The project will also continue another Christmas tradition close to Abby’s heart. Each year, she invites people to nominate families or individuals doing it tough for a complimentary mini family shoot. She sets out to offer five — but ad-

Abby’s festive mini-photo shoots are a hit with families. As well as taking paying customers, each year Abby donates a series of sessions to families who need a boost at Christmastime.

mits she often ends up photographing closer to 10 families to celebrate the season. “Each story touches my heart,” she said. “There are many mums and families doing it tough and I want to do something nice for them.” With additional costs involved in this year’s Christmas sessions, Abby is now hoping local businesses or community sponsors might come

aboard to help her continue offering the complimentary shoots to nominated families. “Whether they are affected by cancer, illness, domestic violence, or they’re a single parent who never puts themselves first and deserves a treat. “To help with the cost associated with providing these gifts, I am looking for a local sponsor or sponsors to help me offer these. “Please get in touch if you can help in any way.” Bookings for the November Father Christmas sessions are now open, with limited places available. To find out more, or to discuss sponsoring Abby’s Christmas Gift program, visit www.facebook.com/ abbymurrayphotography or email abbymurray@yahoo.com

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Funding flows for water plan PLANS to expand Dunsborough’s non-potable water network will move ahead after the City of Busselton secured $22,050 in government funding for design work. The funding, provided through the Community Water Supplies Partnerships Program, will be used to prepare “construction ready” plans for further extensions to the network. The system is intended to reduce reliance on scheme water for irrigating public open spaces, sporting grounds and other green areas in Dunsborough. The first stage of the network was completed in 2022 with funding through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program.

That stage included a bore and irrigation infrastructure supplying the Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct and surrounding open spaces, while also allowing for potential future extensions towards the Dunsborough town centre, foreshore and nearby growth areas. Further State Government funding secured in 2024 was used to extend the network from Dunsborough Lakes to the Dunsborough Playing Fields, with that work completed during 2025. Mayor Phill Cronin said further expansion would require additional non-potable water sources as Dunsborough’s population continued to grow. “With Dunsborough’s population forecast to increase into the future and the increasing need to ensure water security in the face

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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 purpose and public comments are invited. Property:

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

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.

Outdoor exercise permits Summer 2026 - 2027 Season Applications are invited for new or renewal of existing Outdoor Exercise Permits requiring use of City reserves during the 2026/2027 summer season.

All information and online application forms are available from the From the applications received, ground usage will be scheduled and ground City of Busselton website www.busselton.wa.gov.au located under Community - Sport and Recreation – Outdoor Exercise Permits. hire charges will be raised.

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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Dunsborough Foreshore Coastal Adaptation Works Coastal protection works will be carried out on the coastal stretch from Vincent Street to Bayview Cresent, Dunsborough from the beginning of September until approximately end of November 2026 (weather permitting). The main components of the works include refurbishment of sea walls, sand nourishment, dune stabilisation, landscaping works and reinstatement of beach access. For safety reasons there will be no public access to the beachfront during this time.

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• Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge - Saltwater – Tuesday 8 September | 10.00am and 12.30pm 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. • South West Japan Festival | 11 – 17 September 2026 Experience Japanese Culture with family friendly activities across Busselton. Sushi Train, Mini Matsuri, traditional drumming workshops, performances, food and more!

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BOOGIE Down South will celebrate its 10th edition from September 25 to 29, marking a major new chapter as the volunteer-run South West Swing festival moves into Busselton’s new Saltwater venue for the first time. South West Swing chairperson Lindsey Ngo said reaching the milestone was particularly special for an event organised and run entirely by volunteers since it began in 2017. “What started as a small, grassroots event with around 80 dancers at Cowaramup Hall has grown into a five-day festival bringing 400 dancers from around Australia and overseas to the South West,” she said. This year’s 400 participant places have sold out, with dancers travelling from Perth, interstate and overseas for workshops, social dancing, live music and performances. Six internationally recognised instructors from the United States, Greece, Croatia and Spain will lead workshops, alongside nine swing DJs and five WA jazz bands. For the first time, spectator tickets are being offered for the festival’s three major evening events on September 25, 26 and 27. “We’re particularly excited about being able to invite people who don’t dance to come along and experience the festival,” Ms Ngo said. Saltwater’s auditorium balcony has more than 160 seats overlooking the action, allowing audiences to watch the live bands and dance performances without venturing onto the dance floor.

With a packed lineup of live bands and dance performances planned, this year’s edition of Boogie Down South will offer people the chance to purchase spectator tickets, making use of the Saltwater auditorium balcony toprovide a premium view of the action as the festival’s talented dancers, musicians and vocalists take over the Busselton venue. Images: Boogie Down South/Fudz Qazi

Friday night will feature Adrian Hix and His Rhythm Six, accompanied by performances from swing dance troupes from Brisbane and Melbourne. Drawing on the sound of the 1940s dance hall era, the six-piece band features vocalist Sofie Kerr alongside experienced jazz musicians. On Saturday, the Oz Big Band

will take over, with performances from WA swing dancers. A fixture of the WA dance scene since the 1980s, the 17-piece group performs music by swing-era greats including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Peggy Lee. The Sunday night finale will bring Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys to the stage, alongside

performances from all six international guest instructors — Tyderic Hill, Kanini Kiiru, Viktor Lillard, Vissliki Papadopoulou, Tim Christopher and Claudia Fonte. Adam Hall and his band are known for their energetic blend of jazz and rhythm and blues inspired by the 1940s and ’50s. For Ms Ngo, opening the festival to spectators is a chance to share a

The festival has become a highlight on the South West entertainment calendar, with internationally-recognised dance instructors leading workshops and classes, as well as performances alongside some of the country’s finest big bands, like Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys (right).

community that has spent a decade growing quietly in the South West. The festival has evolved from its Cowaramup beginnings into what Saltwater describes as one of Australia’s premier celebrations of swing music and dance, without losing its community-led approach. Spectator tickets are available separately for each of the three main nights, with standard tickets $45 and $55 VIP tickets also including a South West Swing dance class. People can attend a single evening or make a weekend of it. As Ms Ngo puts it, spectators can simply take their seats above the action, enjoy the bands and performances, and “get a taste of the swing dance world without having to get anywhere near the dance floor”. Boogie Down South spectator nights run from 7pm to 11pm at Saltwater, Busselton, on September 25, 26 and 27. Tickets are available at saltwaterbusselton.com.au and the box office.

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City of Busselton. BUSHFIRE RISK REDUCTION NOTICE 2026-2027 BUSH FIRES ACT 1954

The following Notice is hereby given to all owners and/or occupiers of land within the District of the City of Busselton.

The majority of land within the District of the City of Busselton has been designated by the State as Bushfire Prone and has the potential to be subject, or likely to be subject, to be impacted by bushfires. Pursuant to the powers contained in Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 notice is hereby given to all owners and occupiers of land within the District of City of Busselton, you are required and therefore ordered by the local government to carry out fire prevention work in accordance with the requirements of this Notice. Compliance Period: Fire prevention work on land classified as Category 1 or 2 of this Notice must be implemented, on or before 15 November 2026, or within 14 days of becoming an owner or occupier of land if after that date. The required fire prevention measures must then be maintained up to and including 30 April 2027 to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Notice. Fire prevention work on land classified as Category 3 of this Notice must be implemented, on or before 1 December 2026, within 14 days of becoming an owner or occupier of land, if after that date. The required fire prevention measures must then be maintained up to and including 30 April 2027 to ensure compliance with the requirements set out in this Notice. Definitions of terms referred to this Notice: Authorised officer means a person appointed by the City as a Bush Fire Control Officer pursuant to the powers conferred in s38 of the Bush fires Act 1954. Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) means all land designated within the Map of Bushfire Prone areas as identified by the Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner under s18P of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1998. Current Bushfire Management Plan a plan prepared specifically for a property or subdivision as a condition of subdivision or development approval and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission or the City after 7 December 2015. Driveway/access way means the access route from a public or private road to a habitable building. With: • a 3-metre-wide trafficable surface. • vegetation maintained to provide a 0.5m clearance each side of the trafficable surface; however isolated trees and significant plants need not be removed. • a 4-metre vertical clearance is to be installed and maintained. Firebreak means a 3m wide area of land cleared and maintained totally clear of all vegetation material (living or dead), with a trafficable surface over which any overhanging vegetation is no less than 4m above ground level, for the primary purpose of access for firefighting appliances. Flammable material means accumulated fuel such as dry grass, leaf litter, twigs, branches, trash, bush, dead trees, firewood, stored fuels and scrub that can be easily ignited or is likely to catch fire and burn. It includes any other thing deemed by an Authorised Officer to be likely to catch fire but excludes living standing trees, growing bushes and plants in gardens and/or lawn areas under cultivation. Habitable building means any single or two-family residence, garage, building, structure, trailer, vehicle or portion thereof where persons dwell, reside, are employed, or congregate and which is occupied in part or whole on a permanent or temporary basis. Land means freehold land or leasehold Crown land. Lot means an allotment of freehold land or leasehold Crown land and includes contiguous land parcels in common ownership. Managed Fuel Area means an area of land within 20 metres of an approved habitable building from the outermost point of the building wall or to the lot boundary (whichever is smaller). Within the Managed Fuel area: • Trees must be pruned 2m away from buildings with vertical clearance of 5 metres above the top of the external roof. • Gutters to be kept free of dead suspended matters such as twigs, leaves, and bark. • Vegetation must be reticulated and/or maintained or there must be a low fuel understory with no Flammable Material present. • Flammable material to be managed or moved 5 metres away from buildings. • Grasses/Weeds to be maintained to less than 10cm in height. • Unless Managed Vegetation, available Surface Fine Fuel loads must be reduced and maintained at an average compressed depth of 15mm, by Passive Fuel Reduction methods that do not permanently remove or reduce the quantity or occurrence of the native plants, shrubs, and trees within the subject area. Managed Vegetation includes actively managed and maintained and/or reticulated low-threat vegetation gardens, orchards, vegetable gardens, living standing trees, growing bushes and plants in gardens and/or lawn areas under cultivation. Passive Fuel Reduction means lowering the amount of available fuel that will burn under prevailing conditions by means that will not permanently reduce or modify the structure or life cycle of plant, shrub, scrub, or tree communities within a treated area. This may be achieved by undertaking a cool, controlled burn of an area during cooler, damper months, or by physical removal through raking, pruning, weed management, or by any other method, of built-up leaf litter, dead materials, weeds and slashing long dry grasses without damaging live native plants within the area. Special Work Order means a property specific notice served by the City on an owner pursuant to Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, to act as and when specified in the notice with respect to anything which is upon the land, and which in the opinion of the local government or its duly authorised officer, is or is likely to be conducive to the outbreak of a bush fire or the spread or extension of a bush fire. Surface Fine Fuel means the leaf litter on the ground, including leaves, twigs (up to 6mm in diameter) and bark which is easily scratched away and not starting to decompose. Trafficable surface a firm and stable surface, unhindered and without any obstruction suitable to support a 4x4 fire appliance. Turnaround area means an area of trafficable surface that allows a large fire appliance vehicle to turn around. The turnaround area must: • be kept clear of encroaching vegetation and overhanging branches to a height of 4 metres. • Be within 30 metre proximity to the habitable building. • Turn around can be a loop with a minimum 10 metre radius or a trafficable bay sufficient to support a three-point turn by an 8.3m fire appliance. Variation means an individual specific Firebreak Notice served by the City on an owner under s33(2) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 Fire prevention work: Category 1 – All Lots 1,100m2 or less: a) Grasses/weeds to be maintained – slashed/mowed to less than 10cm in height and removed from the land and disposed of in an appropriate manner; b) Flammable material to be managed or moved 5 metres away from buildings; c) Gutters to be kept free of dead suspended matters such as twigs, leaves and bark. Category 2 – All lots greater than 1,100m2 but less than 5ha: a) Grasses/weeds to be maintained – slashed/mowed/grazed to less than 10cm in height unless actively grazed. If land is actively grazed, grasses shall be maintained to less than 20cm in height. b) Category 2 properties with a Habitable Building: i. Establish and maintain a Managed Fuel Area; ii. Driveway/access way – If the habitable building is, at its closest point, more than 20 metres from the carriageway of a public or private road, the driveway/accessway must be installed and maintained as defined in this Notice; iii. Turnaround area - If the habitable building is, at its closest point, more than 50 metres from the point of access from the carriageway of a public or private road, and there is a single Driveway/access way to the habitable building a turnaround area is to be installed and maintained. Category 3 – All lots 5ha or greater: a) Grasses/weeds to be maintained – slashed/mowed to less than 10cm in height unless actively grazed or farmed; b) Firebreak – A 3-metre-wide firebreak shall be maintained as close as practicable within 100m of all property boundaries. Where land is actively grazed, or maintained to less than 10cm in height the firebreak may be reduced to 2 metres width. Where the land area exceeds 120 hectares, an additional firebreak must divide land into areas of not more than 120 hectares with each part completely surrounded by a firebreak within 100m of the boundary of that part; c) Category 3 properties with a habitable building: i. Establish and maintain a Managed Fuel Area; ii. Driveway/access way – If the habitable building is, at its closest point, more than 20 metres from the carriageway of a public or private road, the driveway/accessway must be installed and maintained as defined in this Notice; iii. Turnaround area - If the habitable building is, at its closest point, more than 50 metres from the point of access from the carriageway of a public or private road, and there is a single Driveway/access way to the habitable building a turnaround area is to be installed and maintained. Current Bushfire Management Plan – Properties subject to a Current Bushfire Management Plan must comply with the requirements of their Current Bushfire Management Plan in addition to the requirements of this Notice. Variations to the requirements of this Notice: To request a Variation to the requirements of this Notice, you may apply in writing to the City of Busselton for a Variation to the Notice. Variations will be considered where compliance is not practicable due to site-specific constraints such as topography, gradients, or waterways or due to environmental constraints. A submission for a variation is required annually. Applications for Variations must be completed on the approved form, available from the City’s website and must provide alternative means of meeting the objectives of the notice. Take notice if permission is not granted in writing you must comply with the requirements of this notice. Additional works: The City retains the ability to issue Special Work Orders pursuant to Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, to individual landowners should additional works be necessary for a potential fire hazard that may exist on a property. These can be issued at any time during the year. Inspections, appointments, education and compliance: Landowners/occupiers who would like an early inspection by appointment, for reasons, including dangerous animals, biosecurity, locked gates, or for an explanation on the requirements of this Notice, should contact Rangers by 1 October 2026. Where inspections by appointment are not requested, Authorised officers will be inspecting properties for compliance, without further notice from 15 November 2026. Clearing permits and exemptions: Owners/Occupiers must attempt to minimise environmental impacts as much as possible and should contact the City prior to undertaking works if clearing is likely to impact any protected flora, fauna or fauna habitat, or their property is within an Environmentally Sensitive Area. In most circumstances, Owners/Occupiers that clear vegetation in compliance with this Notice will be exempt from the requirement to seek approvals or permits under State law. Federal environmental approval may be required, if the requirements of this Notice are likely to have a significant impact on a nationally protected matter. Western Ringtail Possums or black cockatoos may be disturbed through the clearing of vegetation need, licenced wildlife handlers must be present when the clearing takes place. Owners/Occupiers who clear beyond the requirements of this Notice without approvals may be subject to prosecution. Landowners/occupiers who do not comply with this Notice or a Variation to this Notice may be issued with an infringement notice ($250) or prosecuted with a penalty up to $5,000. A person in default is also liable, whether prosecuted or not, to pay the costs of performing the work directed by this Notice if it is not carried out by the owner and/or occupier by the date required by this Notice. Right of appeal: Where the City has issued a person with an Infringement Notice, there is a right of appeal. If a person genuinely believes that there are grounds as to why the Infringement should be withdrawn, then they are encouraged to detail those reasons in writing to the CEO of the City of Busselton, seeking a review of the matter within 14 days of the date of issue.

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South West winners include the new Margaret River Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station, a Yalyalup display home, a Busselton project build, and a home built on Quinninup Road, Yallingup. Images supplied.

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SOUTH West building projects have made their mark at the 2026 Master Builders WA Building Excellence Awards, with homes and major community infrastructure from Witchcliffe to Eagle Bay recognised among the best in the state. Six projects across the Capes and Busselton region claimed awards at the gala event at Crown Perth, which brought together more than 1000 people from WA’s residential, commercial and civil construction sectors. Among the local winners was Margaret River’s newly opened Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station on Clarke Road, constructed by Byte Construct, which won the Community Services Facility Under $5 Million category. The new facility was officially opened this year and provides a purpose-built home for Margaret River’s volunteer firefighters, mak-

ing its recognition particularly significant for the local community. Residential projects also featured strongly. At Witchcliffe, Eco Homes Group took out the Assisted/ Adaptable Living award for its Wambenga Passive House at Wambenga Retreat, while Home Group WA South West won the Display Home $600,000 to $800,000 category for its Del Ray Platinum home on Joseph Drive, Yalyalup. In Busselton, Easybuild WA was recognised in the Contract Home $800,000 to $1 Million category for a project on Adelaide Street. Further west, Caves Road Constructions won the Contract Home $2 Million to $4 Million category for a Quininup Road property at Yallingup. One of the region’s biggest successes came from Eagle Bay, where Adrian Zorzi won the Renovations/Extensions $1 Million to $2 Million cat-

egory for a Carnarvon Castle Drive residence. The same project then went on to claim the major regional title of Most Outstanding Residential Home – South West. Master Builders WA chief executive Matt Moran said the awards gave regional and metropolitan builders the opportunity to compete on the same stage. “Every finalist should be incredibly proud,” he said. “These are the people and businesses building our homes, our workplaces and our communities — and the standard of work being delivered across WA is exceptional.” The statewide awards also saw Tony Tomizzi Builders named Residential Home of the Year for a Trigg residence, Multiplex’s ECU City Campus named Commercial Project of the Year and Yurra Building’s Timothy Clune named Young Builder of the Year.

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Easing cost-of-living pressures for WA families and drivers The State Government is offering the third round of the WA Student Assistance Payment and a one-off $100 Fuel Support Payment.

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backpacks and other education-related expenses.

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Foster carers and grand carers The Foster and Grand Carer Gold Card provides a range of discounts, credits and benefits to help eligible carers with everyday expenses.

How to claim The fastest and most convenient way to claim your support payments is through the ServiceWA app. You’ll find guides on the ServiceWA website plus alternative ways to claim.

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Crowd soaks up local vibe at first free community concert FACES & PLACES

SALTWATER’S new free Community Concert series got off to a lively start on August 25, with local musicians filling the venue’s main foyer for the inaugural performance. Beloved local groups No Strings Attached and the Busselton Ukulele Group came together for the morning concert, drawing community members into Saltwater for a relaxed hour of live music and connection. The performance marked the launch of Saltwater’s new community concert series, designed to showcase local talent while creating free, accessible opportunities for people to enjoy music together. The foyer provided an informal setting for the first event, with the performers bringing plenty of energy and familiar tunes to the new Busselton venue. All photos thanks to Abby Murray Photography.

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CAPES CONVERSATIONS

Blooming good reason to tread lightly CAPES CONVERSATIONS AS the Margaret River Region bursts into colour this spring, locals and visitors are being encouraged to appreciate the beauty and fragility of the South West’s extraordinary wildflowers. Speaking on Capes Conversations, renowned local wildflower expert, Jane Scott highlighted the remarkable diversity of native plants found across the region due to the region’s unique geography. “I estimate over 2,000 plant species across the Margaret River Region alone, while the broader South West contains more than 8,000 species,” Jane said. The region is part of an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot, a designation that reflects both its exceptional biodiversity and the threats it faces. Dr Ann Ward, Chair of Nature Conversation Margaret River Region (NCMRR) said the title is not simply a celebration of biological richness. “It means that our region is very special, but it’s also threatened. Being a hotspot also means that you have lost more than 70 percent of your original vegetation,” she said.

Nature Conservation Chair Dr Ann Ward says the Margaret River Region’s incredible biodiversity is a double-edged sword, with our unique species increasingly under threat. South West wildflower expert and author Jane Scott has contributed her local knowledge to a new Wildflower booklet, featuring 120 locally occuring species to introduce people to the region’s flora. Images: MRBTA/NCMRR

Visitors flock to the region each year to witness some of the stunning flowers on show - from tiny spots of brilliance to waves of colour across the landscape.

Among the many pressures impacting local biodiversity are land development, invasive weeds and introduced animals. One example highlighted was the arum lily, a highly invasive species that can dominate landscapes and crowd out native vegetation. As wildflower enthusiasts head outdoors this season, Jane stressed the importance of responsible nature-based recreation. “Please stick to the tracks and don’t go off into the bush. Don’t pick wildflowers. Please understand that we have to respect the

plants that are there,” Jane said. For Ann, wildflowers are a great way to talk about conversation. “If you can take someone to a remote area, show them something beautiful, it can engage them in nature and give them a sense of curiosity, and hopefully that instils a sense of custodianship.” A new collaboration between NCMRR and the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association has resulted in a Wildflower booklet, with proceeds supporting Nature Conservation’s work. Featuring 120 locally occurring species selected by Jane Scott, the guide is designed as an accessible introduction to the region’s flora for both visitors and residents. The booklet is on sale at the Margaret River and Busselton visitor centres and Capes Foundation sites. Capes Conversations is a podcast series created by the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association, hosted by Kellie Tannock, and broadcast on Radio Margaret River. Listen on RMR 101.9FM on Wednesdays at 11am, and at radiomargaretriver.com

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2025 Suzuki Vitara Wagon 1IPX 559. Automatic transmission, 1.6Litre petrol and only travelled 16,106kms with balance of new car warranty. Trade-ins welcome.

2021 Toyota Camry SL Sports Sedan BSN 70GU. Automatic transmission, 2.5Litre petrol + hybrid power, travelled 86,099kms and trade-ins welcome.

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross GX Wagon 1ICJ 216. Automatic transmission, 2.0Litre petrol, travelled 57,311kms, balance of 5 year unlimited km warranty and trade-ins welcome.

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Young players shine at hockey carnival HOCKEY BUSSELTON Hockey Stadium was buzzing when 30 teams from across the South West converged on the venue for the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Hookin2Hockey Carnival. Hosted by HockeyWA and led by Keith “Oldie” Old, the carnival brought together young players for a full day of games, skills sessions and plenty of fun. The stadium came alive from early morning as teams arrived with gazebos, colourful decorations, zinc and costumes before matches began across the turf and surrounding fields. A mid-morning skills session saw Wests SWL players work with the Year 3-6 participants, while Busselton Stingers SWL Women, Collie representatives and Old led activities for the Year 1-2 group. Busselton Hockey Association thanked the many volunteers who helped make the carnival possible, including Kylie Callow, Peta Avery, Robyn McNeil, Eddie Watson and Mel Harding for their work in the canteen, and the Pointon family for running the sausage sizzle. The association also thanked Healthway for supplying fruit to help keep players fuelled throughout the day. Special recognition went to every volunteer involved in setting up, packing down, organising games, running the barbecue and canteen and assisting behind the scenes. Busselton Hockey Association also thanked Keith Old, HockeyWA, organisers and visiting teams for helping make the carnival another successful day for junior hockey in the region.

A huge contingent of hockey players from across the South West headed to Busselton Hockey Stadium for the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play Hookin2Hockey Carnival, designed to develop skills and encourage young players to enjoy the fun of the sport while participating in games and workshops.

Leading Australian hockey coach Steph Andrews held a special skills clinic at the Busselton Hockey Stadium, bringing her experience at the highest level of the sport to the South West to share with local players and coaches.

ANDREWS SHARES ELITE EXPERIENCE LOCAL players and coaches were also given an opportunity to learn from one of the sport’s experienced mentors when Steph Andrews visited Busselton Hockey for a skillsbased clinic.

Andrews has coached at elite levels including with Field Hockey Canada, the Hockeyroos and the Western Australian Institute of Sport, helping develop some of the game’s emerging talent. Her Busselton clinic focused heavily on hockey fundamentals, including passing, receiving, leading, body positioning and ball con-

trol. The session reinforced the importance of mastering the basic skills that underpin more advanced play, while giving local athletes the chance to learn techniques and ideas drawn from the elite level. Busselton Hockey Association thanked Andrews for sharing her

time, knowledge and encouragement with local players and coaches. The association said the session had been challenging, enjoyable and valuable for everyone involved, and hoped to welcome Andrews back to Busselton again in the future.

Stingers fall in thrilling elimination clash HOCKEY THE Busselton Stingers’ season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday, falling 3-2 to Town Souths Hockey Club in a dramatic elimination final. Town Souths struck midway through the opening quarter to take an early 1-0 lead, but Busselton quickly settled and began creating chances of its own. The Stingers’ defensive pressure kept Town Souths scoreless for the remainder of the first half, before Busselton began to take control after the long break. Their persistence was finally rewarded midway through the fourth quarter when Tiffany Jecks converted a penalty corner to level the scores at 1-1. Town Souths broke away to regain the lead, only for

Busselton to respond again and make it 2-2 with less than five minutes remaining. With extra time looming, Town Souths launched one final attack and, with just 15 seconds on the clock, found the back of the net to snatch a 3-2 victory. While the result ended Busselton’s campaign, the Stingers showed plenty of determination and composure under pressure, providing another encouraging glimpse of the young squad’s future.

WESTS MEN KEEP SEASON ALIVE WESTS South West League Men are through to the preliminary final after a composed victory over Exies in Busselton on Saturday.

Wests controlled much of the elimination final and took the lead through Haig Colombera before Exies hit back in the third quarter to level the scores. Logan Pilatti then stepped up with a crucial drag flick from a short corner to restore Wests’ advantage. With the game on the line, Wests managed the final quarter well, maintaining possession and composure to close out the win. The result sends Wests into next weekend’s preliminary final against Boyanup in Bunbury, with a place in the grand final at stake. Busselton Hockey Association is encouraging local supporters to get behind the side as it continues its finals campaign.

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Fraser makes history with national title win NICKY LEFEBVRE SURFING GNARABUP surfer Okie Fraser has etched his name into Australian surfing history, winning the inaugural Under 21 Men’s division at the 2026 Australian Shortboard Titles in Wollongong. Fraser claimed the first-ever national crown in the newly introduced age group at Sandon Point on Sunday, posting an impressive 15.86-point total in a tightly fought final. The result marks a major milestone for the young South West surfer and cements him as one of the region’s most exciting emerging talents. Held over six days in quality conditions, the Australian Shortboard Titles brought together some of the country’s best surfers across the Masters, Under 21 and Open divisions. The debut of the Under 21 divisions added a new pathway for surfers transitioning from junior ranks towards senior

and professional competition. Fraser rose to the occasion, producing a strong performance throughout the week before holding his nerve when it mattered most on finals day. “It’s so good,” Fraser said after the win. “Being the first-ever Under 21 National Champion is so special. The boys were all ripping, and it came down to the last second, so I’m so stoked.” He said the event demanded adaptability, with conditions changing across the week. “I feel like I performed as well as I can,” he said. “It was pumping early in the week, and today was a little bit trickier, but I found the waves I needed and I’m stoked.” Fraser’s win carried extra significance, coming during an event that also paused to honour late Surfing WA CEO Mark Lane, who was remembered in a paddle-out on Friday. Lane, affectionately known

throughout the surfing world as “Laney”, was a towering figure in WA surfing and deeply respected across the South West surfing community. Fraser dedicated his historic victory to him. “It was so cool having all the boys together for the paddle out,” he said. “It was pretty special to all be together here at this break. I wanted to do it for Laney.” Surfing Australia contest director Glen Elliott said the new Under 21 divisions had set a high standard and filled an important gap in the sport’s development pathway. “The standard from the U21 men and women set a new benchmark for this age group,” he said. “It’s definitely filling a development pathway and a need for competitors that have finished their junior careers and are launching into a potential Gnarabup’s Okie Fraser says his latest win - the first ever Under 21 Men’s Australian Shortboard Title - is a special one, made particularly so after the competition paused to remember WA surfing professional career.” legend, Mark Lane ahead of the final on Sunday. Photo: Surfing Australia

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Phill Cronin said combining the awards would build on Busselton’s existing sporting awards program while broadening recognition across the region. “The City of Busselton has a proud history of celebrating our local sporting achievements, and joining forces with the City of Bunbury allows us to build on that success and recognise the incredible talent right across the South West,” he said. “Sport brings our communities together, and while Bunbury will be hosting the first awards in 2026, the City of Busselton is delighted that the 2027 awards will be able to be hosted at Saltwater Busselton.” City of Bunbury Mayor Jaysen Miguel said council boundaries often had little relevance to how South West sporting communities operated. “Sport doesn’t recognise council boundaries – our athletes train, compete and volunteer right across the South West – so it makes perfect sense for our two cit-

ies to come together and celebrate their achievements as one region,” he said. Other South West local governments are also being invited to join the awards as regional partners, with those arrangements still being finalised. Nominations open on September 1 across eight categories: Junior Sports Award, Para-Athlete of the Year, Team of the Year, Club of the Year, Official of the Year, Coach of the Year, Service to Sport – Volunteering, and Event/Program of the Year. The evening will culminate with the presentation of the AJ (Tood) Buswell South Western Times Sports Star of the Year. Nominations close on October 14. The inaugural South West Sports Awards will be held on Saturday, November 14 at Mantra Bunbury Lighthouse. Nominations can be submitted at www.bunbury. wa.gov.au/play/community-recreation-and-sport/ south-west-sportsawards-2026

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Magpies march on after dominant win SWFL FINALS BUSSELTON has sent an ominous warning to its SWFL premiership rivals, dismantling Donnybrook by 48 points in Saturday’s qualifying final before defending champion South Bunbury kept its season alive in a Sunday thriller. The Magpies turned a tight, physical contest at Sir Stewart Bovell Park into a commanding 15.10 (100) to 7.10 (52) victory, avenging their only loss of the home-and-away season — inflicted by Donnybrook just a month earlier. There was feeling in the contest before the opening bounce, with a dust-up in the centre setting the tone for a fierce first half. The lead changed hands repeatedly as Sam Perkusich, Kristian Cary and Ben Howlett found goals for the Dons, while Brayden Lawler, Liam Creighton and Jackson Arbon responded for Busselton. The Magpies led by just two points at quarter time and seven at the main break, before beginning to pull away in the third. Mitch Cameron opened the second half with a goal from deep in the pocket, while Mitch Fraser and Creighton helped extend Busselton’s advantage to a game-high 24 points. Cary responded for Donnybrook, but the Dons were unable to

and controlled much of the opening term, with John Manuel providing a strong target up forward. But South Bunbury gradually worked its way into the contest, with Blaine Johnson, Kade Wallrodt and Tyson Lane helping the Tigers turn the game around before half-time. The pressure intensified after the break, with the lead changing repeatedly through a bruising second half. Jack Fletcher briefly put HBL in front late in the third before Ben Maguire restored South Bunbury’s advantage, leaving just two points between the sides at the final 48change.

Johnson kicked his fourth to give the Tigers breathing room early in the last, but the Lions refused to go away. Goals to Blake Soulos and Jarrod Humphries put HBL back in front before Tom Gorter swung the lead South Bunbury’s way again. Johnson then kicked a crucial fifth goal in time-on, and the Tigers controlled the desperate final minutes to claim a 10.8 (68) to 8.12 (60) win. For HBL, the defeat brought its season to an end. For South Bunbury, the premiership defence continues with a first semi-final against Donnybrook at VC Mitchell Park next Saturday.

The Busselton side was out for revenge against Donnybrook, the only team to defeat the Magpies across the entire SWFL 2026 season. Photos: Sharyn Newlands.

make enough of their chances and entered the final change 16 points down. Busselton then put the contest beyond reach. Creighton goaled in the opening minute of the fourth quarter before Ryan Ekert and Lawler extended the margin, with Tom Kusal adding the final flourish after the siren in front of a crowd of 1306.

The win sends Busselton into a second semi-final showdown with Bunbury at Payne Park, with a grand final berth on the line. Donnybrook will instead host defending premier South Bunbury, after the Tigers survived an eightpoint elimination final epic against Harvey Brunswick Leschenault at Hands Memorial Oval. The Lions led by 14 points early

After their resounding 48 point win, the Magpies will set their focus on a semi-final showdown with Bunbury, while Donnybrook will meet South Bunbury.

Juniors finish the season in style & Reserves into final

SOCCER DUNSBOROUGH Town Football Club enjoyed a huge weekend of semi-final action, with junior and senior sides booking places in upcoming Cup finals across three days of football. The action began under lights at Vasse Playing Fields on Friday night, where the U12 Wanderers produced a tense semi-final victory to secure their place in the Cup Final. A strong defensive effort and several crucial saves from goalkeeper Jai Tresham kept the Wanderers in the contest before Alice Hutchinson delivered the decisive moment with a superb match-winning strike. The U14 Glory then continued their outstanding season with a dominant semi-final It was a big weekend forthe DTFC Under 14 Glory (top), Under 12 Victory and Men’s Senior Reserves teams, all securing solid wins over the performance of their weekend. Photos supplied.

own, booking another Cup Final appearance for DTFC. There was more success on Saturday when the U12 Victory won their semi-final to advance to the Football South West Junior Cup Final. Their win sets up an all-Dunsborough decider, with Victory and Wanderers to face each other for the title. The club said the result was a testament to the strength and development of its U12 playing group, with two DTFC sides now guaranteed to contest the final. Sunday turned the focus to the senior men, with both DTFC teams taking on Bunbury Dynamos at Dunsborough Playing Fields in front of a large home crowd. The Premier Men fought hard but were

unable to overcome a strong Dynamos side, bringing their Cup campaign to an end. The Men’s Reserves, however, produced one of the performances of the weekend, cruising to a commanding 6-1 victory to secure their place in the South West Cup Final. They will now head to Hay Park, Bunbury, for the decider on September 19. Across the three days, DTFC sides showcased plenty of skill, resilience and teamwork, with multiple finals appearances secured across junior and senior competitions. The club congratulated its players, coaches, volunteers, families, supporters and sponsors for their contribution to a memorable weekend of football.

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