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Country, displayed alongside locally sourced wildflowers throughout the gallery. Djilba marks the transition from winter into spring, with new growth and the first bursts of wildflowers beginning to appear across the landscape. As the weather warms, Kambarang brings an even greater explosion of colour, with more plants coming into flower and increased activity throughout the natural environment. For Noongar people, these seasonal changes are understood through close observation of Country, with flowering plants, weather, animals and changes in the landscape helping signal the availability of bush foods, medicines and water. Gallery director Sara Greay said

the exhibition was designed to reflect those connections between art and the natural environment. “The Bush Flowers and Foods Exhibition celebrates the incredible connection between Aboriginal art, Country and the natural environment,” she said. “Displaying the artworks alongside local wildflowers brings the exhibition to life and reflects what’s happening in the landscape around us at this time of year.” The exhibition includes works from Aboriginal artists from different Countries and communities across Australia, with pieces ex-

ploring relationships with native plants, seeds, fruits, medicines and traditional foods. Visitors are encouraged to look beyond the colour and beauty of the works to the stories, knowledge and connections to Country they represent. The local wildflower display will add another layer to the exhibition, bringing the colours of Djilba and Kambarang into the gallery and linking the works on the walls with the landscape outside. The exhibition will run from September 27 to October 11 at Yallingup Aboriginal Art, at the entrance to Yallingup Maze. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 4pm, with free entry. All artworks will be available for purchase.

The Bay OK Open Native Gardens Weekend will be held on October 10 and 11, with attendees given the chance to explore some of the region’s finest garden landscapes while learning practical tips to create paradise in their own backyards. Images supplied.

Open gates, wild spaces COMMUNITY PRIVATE gardens across Busselton and Dunsborough will open their gates to the public next month, giving locals a rare chance to explore inspiring native landscapes and pick up practical ideas for their own backyards. Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Bay OK Open Native Gardens Weekend, to be held on October 10 and 11, with a program of private garden visits, guided walks, workshops and expert advice. Hosted by GeoCatch, the weekend will showcase a collection of private native gardens not normally accessible to the public, highlighting creative landscaping, wildlife-friendly features and the use of local plant species. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet garden hosts and hear from horticulturalists, ecologists and naturalists on topics including native plants, habitat gardening, soil health and creating landscapes that support local wildlife. GeoCatch Executive Manager Drew McKenzie said the event would demonstrate what could be achieved when native plants were placed at the centre of garden design. “Visitors will be able to gather ideas for their own gardens, hear directly from experienced gardeners and learn how they can support local wildlife while cre-

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Bay OK Project Officer Lisa Massey said the weekend offered a rare opportunity to see what other gardeners had achieved. “Visitors will have the chance to step inside gardens they would never normally see and learn how native plants can bring colour, biodiversity and resilience to their own backyards,” she said. Organisers say the program has been designed to appeal to everyone from experienced gardeners to people just beginning to explore native planting, as well as those simply looking for a different way to enjoy spring in the South West. Several activities have limited places available, and GeoCatch is encouraging people to book early. Locations of the private open gardens will be provided to ticket holders before the event. The full program and tickets are available at https://events. humanitix.com/bay-ok-opennative-garden

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Printmaker Elmari Steyn will unveil a collection of works at the Saltwater Gallery in Busselton, following the evolution of her creative career from her birthplace in Namibia to life in Western Australia.

A NEW exhibition at the City of Busselton Art Gallery will bring together 15 years of work by contemporary printmaker Elmari Steyn, tracing the evolution of a deeply personal practice shaped by memory, landscape and belonging. Born in Namibia and based in Western Australia since 2012, Steyn grew up among the remote landscapes of the Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast, experiences which continue to influence her work. Her exhibition, Just Me, begins with a period of reflection in 2011 that marked a turning point in her prac-

the works, allowing stories and recollections to emerge gradually through image, symbol and material. Steyn is no stranger to recognition in Busselton, having been joint winner of the City of Busselton Art Award in 2019 alongside sculptor Peter Zappa, before taking out the award as a solo recipient in 2021. Just Me will open with a function at 5pm on Friday, October 9. Steyn will also present an artist demonstration from 10.30am on Saturday, October 10, while an Art After Dark event will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, November 6.

tice and follows the development of her imagery and ideas through significant changes in place and life. Working mainly in copperplate etching and intaglio printmaking, Steyn creates detailed compositions through a slow process of mark-making, layering and repetition. Trees, boats, houses and fragments of landscape recur throughout the works, moving between the familiar and the imagined and forming a visual language through which she explores memory, emotion, identity and place. The exhibition invites viewers to spend time with

From accommodation and wine experiences to wildlife tours, walking adventures, weddings and local produce, businesses from across the Margaret River Region and Geographe Bay are in the running for some of WA tourism’s top honours. Local and regional finalists include: Aravina Estate, Big Valley Campsite, Cape to Cape Explorer Tours, Clairault Streicker Wines, Losari Retreat, Naturaliste Charters, Rustico at Hay Shed Hill, SurfPoint Resort, Tannin Road,

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Chorus of community to land next month WHAT’S ON | COMMUNITY BUSSELTON will join a global celebration of music, wellbeing and community next month when World Singing Day comes to Mitchell Park. Local choirs, performers and singers of all ages will gather on Saturday, October 17 for a relaxed community singalong celebrating the joy of making music together. The event is being presented by Building Busselton Town Team, The Shine Project Busselton and the Lions Club of Busselton. Building Busselton Town Team member Sheila Bentley said the idea was inspired by her own experience at World Singing Day in Perth in 2020. “I loved the experience so much that it became a dream of mine to make this happen here in Busselton,” she said. “Our community loves music and so we’re inviting everyone to come along and sing together in Mitchell Park. “It’s not how well you sing, it’s how well you feel while singing that makes it so much fun.” This year’s World Singing Day will place a particular focus on mental health and community connection, with events held in communities around the world. World Singing Day founder Scott Johnson said singing together could help people feel more connected. “Singing with others makes you feel less lonely and more part of the community,” he said. The Busselton event will feature a program of familiar songs spanning different eras and musical styles, with TV presenter, performer and educator Brigitta Pollard acting as MC.

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Sheila Bentley (left) with Shine Project board member Brendan, getting ready for World Singing Day Busselton on Saturday October 17. Photo: Gisele Karasek

Local performers David Pilpel, Karen Bigwood, Tim Cross and Sussane Siegrist will be among those helping lead the singalong, alongside singers from The Shine Project and Soundwaves Singing Studio. Participants will also have the chance to learn and perform the 2026 World Singing Day Song of the Year, Room for Everyone, led by Karen Bigwood and Sussane Siegrist. Ms Siegrist said The Shine Project was excited to be involved. “World Singing Day is about the joy of singing whilst creating harmonious communities — what can be better than that?” she said. World Singing Day Busselton will be held from 2pm to 3.30pm on Saturday, October 17 at Mitchell Park, on the corner of Queen and Prince streets.

FIFTEEN Great Southern wineries will head north to Busselton next month for a one-day tasting event showcasing more than 75 wines from across WA’s largest wine region. The Great Southern Wine Odyssey will be held at Shelter Brewing Co. on Sunday, October 4, giving South West wine lovers the chance to explore wines from Frankland River, Mount Barker, Porongurup, Denmark and Albany without leaving Busselton. Great Southern Wine Producers Association chair Tom Wisdom said the event was designed to offer local wine drinkers something different while recognising the South West’s own strong wine culture. “People in Busselton and Margaret River are naturally loyal to their local wineries — and rightly so,” he said. “What we’re offering is a relaxed chance to taste wines from further south that they may not have come across yet.” The Great Southern is

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ONE hundred juvenile western swamp tortoises bred through Perth Zoo’s Native Species Breeding Program were released at a site in the State’s South West earlier this month under a project being delivered via a partnership between South West NRM and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA). The project is part of an ongoing recovery program for the critically endangered tortoise which dates back to the early 90s, involving a range of stakeholders, and designed to save the petite reptile from the brink of extinction. Twenty-five of the newly released tortoises have been fitted with radio tracking devices which will enable continued monitoring of the population health over the next year. Once thought to be extinct, numbers of western swamp tortoises in the wild clung to less than 50 for many years but thanks to tireless conservation efforts by DBCA, Perth Zoo, researchers, environmental organisations and community groups like Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise, estimates today number around 300 across four locations. However the tortoise remains one of the most critically endangered reptiles in the world.

The Western Swamp Tortoise was once thought to be extinct - but thanks to efforts from Perth Zoo, conservation experts, volunteers and government agencies, it is estimated around 300 are alive in four locations today.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING MIND-ED is committed to promoting organisations that strengthen mental health and wellbeing in our region. For their latest spotlight feature, Mind-Ed asked Lamp Inc about their Art Recovery Workshops, exploring how creativity, connection, and self-expression can support wellbeing in a safe and inclusive environment. Can you tell us about the Art Recovery Workshop? During the Art for recovery workshops, we offer creative activities to help people explore emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, improve self-awareness, and communicate experiences that may be hard to express in words. The focus is usually on the process of creating, rather than making ‘good’ art. What inspired the creation of the workshop? Lamp Inc has been offering community-based mental health support for 30 years. The current Lamp Inc Day-2Day program offers Art Recovery in Busselton, and we have Margaret River participants who travel to attend. This inspired Lamp Inc to improve mental health in the broad-

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Pursuant to clause 2.1 of the City of Busselton Parking Local Law 2020, the City provides notice of its intention to implement the following parking restrictions on Smiths Beach Road, Yallingup. • No stopping road or verge These changes have been influenced by community and made to alleviate parking demands during the City’s peak tourism period. For a detailed map visit www.busselton.wa.gov.au/publicnotices

City of Busselton designated parking amendments – Hannay Lane, Dunsborough Pursuant to clause 2.1 of the City of Busselton Parking Local Law 2020, the City provides notice of its intention to implement the following parking restrictions in Hannay Lane, Dunsborough. • No stopping road or verge These changes have been made to protect public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow. For a detailed map visit www.busselton.wa.gov.au/publicnotices

City of Busselton designated parking amendments – Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp Pursuant to clause 2.1 of the City of Busselton Parking Local Law 2020, the City provides notice of its intention to implement the following parking restrictions at two parking bays at the Old Dunsborough Boat ramp. • 5 minutes Standing These changes have been made to encourage regular turnover of vehicles and improve the availability of parking bays in popular locations. @CityBusselton

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Through the Lens of Tony Mott | 2 October 2026 Tony Mott is Australia’s most celebrated rock and roll photographer, capturing the raw energy and iconic moments of music legends for over four decades. Don’t miss him live on stage candidly sharing his stories with audiences around Australia. Busselton Mental Health Week | 3 to 11 October 2026 A week of free activities including a Community Wellness Expo, meditation sessions, talks, sports days, an art Exhibition and a movie night. Follow Busselton Mental Health Week on Facebook for more information and updates.

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FACES + PLACES CAPECARE has marked 65 years of caring for older people in the South West with the opening of a special exhibition celebrating the people, stories and milestones that have shaped the organisation. The exhibition brings together historic photographs, newspaper clippings and memorabilia tracing Capecare’s journey from its early beginnings in Busselton to the range of aged care and support services it provides today. Capecare Chair Martha Ryan said the anniversary was as much about the community as the organisation itself. “Capecare’s story has always been a community story,” she said. “Over 65 years, thousands of people have contributed to Capecare in different ways — as residents, clients, families, staff, volunteers, Board members, donors and supporters.” Guests at the exhibition opening had the chance to revisit moments from across the decades and reflect on the organisation’s long connection with the region. The exhibition will remain on display in Capecare’s main administration building until October 30. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Photos thanks to Abby Murray Photography.

Chair Martha Ryan (left) celebrates with resident Jean Dyer and Lifestyle Assistant Debbie Brown.

Terry Reilly (left), the great nephew of Capecare founders, Jack and Maud Ray; and property manager Kelley Robinson and past board member Linda Nixon (right).

Ros Grainger (left) with past board member Heather Klein.

Members of the founding Capecare family with resident Jean Dyer (front).

Chair Martha Ryan (left) with ILU resident WIllie Hoorn and resident Jacquie May.

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Study exposes scale of housing crisis

CHILDREN, families and people aged over 65 are among dozens of Busselton residents identified as experiencing homelessness or severe housing instability in a new local study. Data gathered during Accordwest’s Connections Week identified 86 people without secure housing, including 17 children and young people aged under 18, eight families and 10 people aged 65 or older. More than half – 54 people – were sleeping rough, while others were couch surfing, staying in caravan parks or crisis accommodation, or sleeping in vehicles. Accordwest stressed the figures represent-

ed only people identified during Connections Week and should not be considered the total number experiencing homelessness across the Busselton region. The community-led initiative saw service providers engage directly with people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity to better understand their circumstances and the barriers to finding and keeping a home. The results also highlighted the role of family and domestic violence, with 54 per cent of respondents reporting they had lost or left housing because of violence in the home. Accordwest CEO Danelle Milward said

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the findings challenged stereotypes about who experienced homelessness. “Behind every number in this report is a person with a story,” she said. “What the report revealed is that homelessness in Busselton is affecting people from all walks of life, many of whom would not fit the stereotype of what people expect homelessness to look like.” Housing affordability was identified as another significant pressure, with median weekly rents in the region now exceeding median weekly individual incomes. The study also found significant health challenges among those surveyed, with 61.54 per cent reporting serious ongoing health issues. Rates of respiratory disease were eight times the 2021 Busselton Census rate, while cancer, diabetes and heart disease were reported at more than twice the rate of the broader community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accounted for 15 per cent of participants, compared with about 2 per cent of the local population. Accordwest homelessness programs manager Matt Wilson said many participants had previously rented or owned homes, held jobs and contributed to their community. “The reality is that a relationship breakdown, family violence, illness, rising rents or unexpected financial hardship can quickly lead to housing instability,” he said. The report also found homelessness could erode people’s connection to the community

AccordWest CEO Danelle Milward speaks at the launch of the Connections Week Report in Busselton.

in which they had lived, compounding existing disadvantage. City of Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin said the findings would help local organisations better understand community needs and identify practical responses. As a next step, the City will establish a Local Housing and Homelessness Leadership Group, bringing together agencies, service providers and community stakeholders to coordinate responses to housing and homelessness issues. “Housing affordability remains a critical issue,” Cr Cronin said.

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HAPPY CAMPERS FACES + PLACES MORE than 10,200 people flocked to Churchill Park for the Busselton Caravan & Camping Show at the weekend, with attendance up 11 per cent on last year. The two-day event brought together caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, camping gear and accessories, along with demonstrations, family activities and local entertainment. Caravan & Camping WA CEO Carol McCracken said the turnout reflected the South West’s strong interest in the caravan and camping lifestyle. “To welcome more than 10,200 people through the gates across the weekend was a wonderful result,” she said. “There was a fantastic atmosphere across both days, with people coming to see what’s new, talk directly with industry experts and find inspiration for their next adventure.” Visitors also had the chance to experience the RAC Rescue helicopter through virtual reality, explore a St John WA ambulance and take part in the Passport to Freedom competition. For the first time, public entry was free, with Caravan & Camping WA funding admission for the 2026 event. The Busselton Caravan & Camping Show will return to Churchill Park in September 2027.

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Support closer to home HEALTH & WELLBEING PEOPLE living with type 1 diabetes across the South West, including Augusta Margaret River and Busselton Dunsborough, will have access to a new regional support network launching next month. More than 1,000 people across the South West live with type 1 diabetes, but many opportunities for specialist support, education and connection have traditionally been centred in Perth. That will begin to change with the launch of the T1D South West Chapter, the first regional chapter established in WA by the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. While officially launching in Bunbury on Sunday, October 11, the free network will support children and adults with type 1 diabetes, along with their families and carers, throughout the South West. Members will be able to connect through a dedicated online community as well as regular face-toface gatherings and activities led by trained local volunteers with support from the Family Centre. The initiative follows a Family Centre needs assessment which identified connection as one of the strongest needs among people with type 1 diabetes in the South West.

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition with no known prevention or cure and requires continual management of insulin, glucose levels, food, exercise, illness and other aspects of everyday life. For people living in regional areas, those demands can be compounded by distance from services and fewer opportunities to meet others who understand the condition. South West local Amy Twist, who lives with type 1 diabetes and will host the chapter launch, said having that community closer to home could make an important difference. “When you’re living with type 1 diabetes in the South West, it can sometimes feel like you’re the only one,” she said. “Knowing there are other people nearby who understand the everyday challenges makes such a difference.” Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre CEO Jemma Iles said the aim was to establish a lasting regional network rather than simply bring services from Perth for occasional events. “Where you live shouldn’t determine whether you have access to support, education and a community that understands the

realities of living with type 1 diabetes,” she said. “This chapter is our response. It’s not about coming down from Perth for a one-off event; it’s about building an ongoing network in the South West, shaped by local people and supported by the Family Centre for the long term.” The chapter, supported by funding from the WA Department of Health, could also provide a model for similar networks in other regional communities. Two events will mark its launch in Bunbury on October 11. A free T1D Family Day will be held at the Koolambidi Woola Youth Services Building from 11am to 1.30pm, offering children with type 1 diabetes and their parents, carers and siblings a chance to meet other South West families. T1D Adult Connect will follow at Bayview Bar from 4.30pm to 7pm, featuring South West local and guest speaker Nina Gelbke of Naturally Nina. Tickets are $25 and include dinner and a drink. South West residents can also join the T1D South West online community for local connections and information about upcoming events. For details and registrations, visit www.type1familycentre.org.au

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CAPE Naturaliste residents are calling for greater scrutiny of plans for the Vidler Road Waste Management Facility, as the deadline for public submissions approaches. The City of Busselton has applied for a new works approval covering development including a new landfill cell and leachate pond at the Naturaliste facility. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation consultation closes on Friday, October 2. The Cape Naturaliste Community Association says its concerns extend beyond the immediate impacts on neighbouring properties to how the City has planned for Busselton’s long-term waste needs. The group is questioning whether alternatives to continued landfill at Vidler Road have been adequately investigated and is calling for the City to release relevant More information about the community studies, costings and technical advice. campaign and petition is available at www. It has also questioned why there has capenaturaliste.good.do not been broader City-led consultation on retaining Vidler Road as Busselton’s longContact Public submissions on the application close Contact term landfill site or referral of the proposal October 2 and can be made through the to the Environmental Protection Authority. DWER website a www.der.wa.gov.au/ourThe City says its 2021 Waste Plan work/licences-and-works-approvals/lwaanticipated the facility would have about applications 25 years of remaining capacity and an Cindicative U R T I Nclosure H E R date I T A of G 2045, E A Twhile H OCell ME FORMERLY CAREALOT CURTIN HERITAGE AT HOME FORMERLY CAREALOT CURTIN HERITAGE AT HOME FORMERLY CAREALOT

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BRITISH motoring classics will roll into Busselton next month when the South West British Auto Classic returns to Signal Park. The all-British car show will be held on Saturday, October 24, and will bring together classic cars, motorcycles, engines and machinery from across the eras for a relaxed picnic-style day on the foreshore. Organisers said the event was always well received, with visitors able to browse the displays while enjoying the Busselton foreshore and city centre. A wide range of British marques and

machinery will be on show, with the event designed as a family-friendly celebration of motoring history. There will also be a free raffle and a People’s Choice Award, with limited food and drinks available throughout the day. Entry is by a small donation, with proceeds from the event to be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and local hospice care. The South West British Auto Classic will run from 9am to 2pm at Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton. For more information, contact vccbusselton@gmail.com

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The Busselton chapter of the Veteran Car Club of WA will welcome car enthusiasts and crowds of spectators to Signal Park on Saturday October 24, for a day of classic cars, motorcycles, engines and machinery from across the decades.

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A RECORD field of 21 teams will take part in the 2026-27 Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association season, starting on Saturday, October 10. For the first time there will be six separate clubs fielding three or more sides each, said BMRCA president James Gannaway. “It’s great to see Cowaramup Cricket Club back to three sides for the first time since 2018,” Gannaway said. “Vasse were tossing up whether to field two or three sides this year but they have decided to go with three again. “Vasse were considering not putting a team in B-Grade but they have decided to do it. “Any new players looking for a club to join will have plenty of choices. We are still building our numbers and there are strong signs for the future of cricket in our region. “Vasse are particularly keen to recruit new players as they currently have only 31 players on their books for three sides.” The BMRCA competition will feature six teams in A-Grade, six teams in B-Grade and nine teams in C-Grade. The uneven number of C-Grade

KEY PROSPECT: Zach Willmott, here bowling in last season’s B-Grade grand final against Vasse, shapes as one of Dunsborough’s important players in the coming season. Photo: Chloe Motzouris Photography.

sides will create one bye each week, and this is the reason for the C-Grade competition starting on October 10 – one week earlier than the A-Grade and B-Grade divisions. The BMRCA committee has also voted that there will not be a mid-season T20 competition, repeating last year’s break which coincided with the Australian Country Cricket Championships in the

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in the statewide Country Cup competition on October 10 and 11 in Geraldton. Country Colts, Wheatbelt and Geraldton will be the other teams competing in the Country Cup competition this year. A three-game round robin of T20 games will be played, with the final to be staged on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11. “The BMRCA owes a debt of thanks to Danny Weston and Shane Joyce for their support in travelling with the team,” said Gannaway. The inaugural BMRCA Tigers, the first ever women’s team to fully represent the BMRCA, will be playing in the Bunbury league this year. “Thanks are due to Pieter Bresser, Elle Weston, the Lepidis and many others for their hard work in getting the side off the ground,” said Gannaway. “It’s the start of something big for women’s cricket in our region.” The WA Country Masters Carnival will also be held on January 15 and 16 in Bunbury, one week before Senior Country Week. Teams of Over-40s and Over-50s from Busselton-Margaret River will take part in the carnival. “The BMRCA old boys play under the name of the Thylacines, and they are itching to get back into it,” said Gannaway.

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Rainbow Rides: Busso gears up for Worlds three chances to get on your bike CYCLING SOUTH West riders looking for an excuse to get on the bike in October will have three chances to join free community rides as excitement builds towards the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup. A series of Rainbow Rides will be held in Balingup, Bridgetown and Pemberton from October 4 to 6, giving riders from across the wider region an opportunity to be part of the international cycling event taking place just days later. Each event will feature a relaxed 15km community ride as well as a free Event Village, with activities designed for riders, families and children. The rides begin in Balingup on Sunday, October 4, followed by Bridgetown on Monday, October 5 and Pemberton on Tuesday, October 6. The 15km courses are open to riders aged 12 and over to complete independently, while younger riders can also participate when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children not ready for the full ride will still have plenty of chances to get on two wheels, with dedicated kids’ cycling activities alongside other free entertainment in the Event Villages. Australian professional cyclist Matilda Raynolds will attend all three events, meeting participants and joining riders out on the course. Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils Executive Officer Katie McDonnell said the events were designed to allow communities across the wider South West to share in the excitement surrounding the championships. “The UCI Gravel World Championships are bringing an incredible international cycling event to our region, and we wanted to make sure our surrounding communities had an opportunity to be part of that excitement as well,” she said. “The Rainbow Rides are relaxed and community focused. You don’t

need to be an experienced cyclist – whether you’re taking on the 15km ride, bringing the younger kids along for the bike activities, or simply coming down to enjoy the Event Village, there’s something for everyone.” The timing could make the rides particularly appealing to the region’s strong mountain biking and recreational cycling community, with all three host towns within reach for South West riders keen to turn the event into a day trip or longer cycling weekend. The rides also form part of the wider lead-up to the UCI Gravel World Championships, to be held in Nannup on October 10 and 11. Businesses and venues throughout the Southern Forests and Valleys are preparing to welcome visitors during championship week, with the Rainbow Rides aimed at encouraging people to “Ride, Watch & Explore” and spend time discovering more of the region. Participation in both the rides and Event Village activities is free. Riders need to bring their own bike and helmet, and while pre-registration for the 15km rides is encouraged, participants can also register on the day.

CYCLING BUSSELTON will become a key base for some of the world’s best cyclists next month as the South West prepares to host the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships. The championships will be raced in Nannup on October 10 and 11, with Busselton serving as the official event hub for rider registration, race-week functions and community activities. It will be the first time the UCI Gravel World Championships have been held outside Europe, bringing elite international riders, age-group competitors and cycling fans into the South West. From Wednesday, October 7, a daily Coastal Cruise Ride will leave Shelter Brewing Co at 7am, taking riders on a 54km flat route to Dunsborough and back. Busselton will also host the official welcome and registration activities on Thursday, October 8, with rider registration from 10am to 5pm and a Welcome to Country and official ceremony at 4pm at Saltwater Busselton. The championships will feature courses made up of more than 80 per cent gravel, with regular climbs of between one and 3.5 kilometres and the final summit just 3.5km from the finish. Event Director Stephen

Fourteen-time world champion and two time Olympic gold medallist Marianne Vos says she is keen to be back competing in the South West of WA ahead of the 2026 Gravel World Championships. Photo: Leon Van Bon/3RIDES

Gallagher said the course would offer a different challenge from previous editions. “At most races, the biggest challenges come early. Not here,” he said. “The climbing is relentless from start to finish, with the hardest kilometres saved for last.” Among the international stars heading to the region is Dutch cycling great Marianne Vos, a 14time world champion and twotime Olympic gold medallist. Vos has won world championships across road, track, cyclo-cross and gravel racing

and will attempt to become the first rider to win the UCI Gravel World Championships twice. “I have such good and special memories of Western Australia, especially from the Tour of Margaret River, so it feels really nice to be going back,” Vos said. Elite women and women’s agegroup competitors will race on Saturday, October 10, with the elite men and men’s age-group categories racing on Sunday, October 11. More information is available at gravelchampswesternaustralia. com.

The Balingup Rainbow Ride will run from 9am to noon at the Balingup Medieval Carnival Site on Sunday, October 4. Bridgetown’s event will be held from 9am to noon at Bridgetown Primary School on Monday, October 5, while the Pemberton event will run from 2pm to 5pm at Pemberton District High School on Tuesday, October 6. The Rainbow Rides are supported by the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils, WestCycle and Cycling Eventures. Further information and pre-registration details are available at southernforestsandvalleys. com/2026-uci-gravel-world-championships/rainbow-rides

Three Rainbow Rides will be held across the Southern Forests region in October, aimed at giving riders across the region the chance to get involved in the UCI World Gravel Championships. The 15km courses are open to riders aged 12 and over to complete independently, while younger riders can also participate when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

A large crowd gathered in Nannup last week for the official accreditation of Nannup’s Trail Town status, the third town in WA to receive the honour. Photos: Daniela Tommasi Photography

Trail Town status for Nannup NANNUP has become WA’s third accredited Trail Town, joining Collie and Dwellingup in a growing network of regional trail destinations. Already known for its cycling culture, Nannup offers gravel, endurance and mountain biking experiences, including purpose-built downhill trails through the forests and landscapes of the South West. The WA Trail Town program, administered by Trails WA, recognises towns with strong connections between their trails, communities, local businesses and visitor economies. Trails WA chair Suzanne Hillier said Nannup brought something different to the network. “With Nannup joining Collie and Dwellingup, we now have a genuine network of Trail Town destinations in Western Austra-

lia,” she said. “Nannup has a particularly strong cycling identity, from gravel and endurance riding through to mountain biking and downhill experiences.” Shire of Nannup President Tony Dean said the accreditation followed years of planning, development and community support. “This milestone belongs to the community members, volunteers, businesses, government partners, contractors and Shire staff whose hard work and perseverance have

brought the Trail Town vision to life,” he said. “Their efforts are creating healthier lifestyles, stronger local businesses and new opportunities for future generations.” Ms Hillier said visitors could now explore one Trail Town or link Nannup, Collie and Dwellingup together as part of a wider trail-based road trip. Visitors can explore the three destinations and plan trail experiences through the Trails WA website and mobile app.

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RISING SPORTS STAR GEORGIANA Molloy Anglican School (GMAS) student Liam Fowler has been named a Busselton Freight Rising Sports Star, recognising his outstanding achievements in sailing and his dedication to excellence both on and off the water. Liam has enjoyed an exceptional 2026 season, highlighted by his selection in the Australian Sailing National Youth Squad, Australia’s Olympic pathway program for emerging sailors. This achievement places him among the nation’s most promising young sailing talents and is a testament to years of hard work, commitment and consistent improvement. Competing against some of the world’s best sailors, Liam was the youngest crew at both the 2026 Formula 18 Australian Championships and the 2026 Formula 18 World Championships. They finished an impressive 46th overall at the Australian Championships and 73rd overall at the World Championships, racing against experienced international competitors, world champions and Olympians. Liam also enjoyed an outstanding

Liam Fowler has been recognised for his exceptional year of achievements in sailing, including at the 2026 Australian and World Formula 18 Championships.

sailing campaign, placing 4th at the 2026 Nacra 15 National Championships in Sydney before the 2026 Combined High Schools Regatta where he finished third in the Multihulls Division and third for out of State competitors. His success has been built on years of consistent performances at state and local level. Liam has achieved numerous podium finishes in races at the Pelican State Championships, the Peter Mapstone Race and the Windrush Bay Regatta, while earning multiple honours with the Geographe

Bay Yacht Club, including the Most Improved Junior Skipper Award, an Australia Day Regatta victory, and several top-three finishes across club consistency, short course and championship events. Away from sailing, Liam is also a talented all-round athlete. He represented the 2025 Soccer Development Squad, and his team won the under 14 championship. He has also enjoyed success in basketball, helping his team win the U16 Boys C Grand Final. Liam and his family were honoured by the recognition. ‘Liam is thrilled and the prize money, along with some holiday shifts, will go towards the final payment on his F18 NACRA loan from his Grandad for his boat. “He is really looking forward to the sailing season starting again in September.” Adding to an already memorable year, Liam has recently been selected into the South West Academy of Sport (SWAS), where he will continue to develop alongside some of the region’s most promising young athletes. The Busselton Freight Rising Sports Star program recognises outstanding young athletes aged 13

The teenager has impressed with podium finishes across the country, as well as successes right here at home with the Geographe Bay Yacht Club, where he was awarded the Most Improved Junior Skipper Award and several top three finishes across club events.

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Groms mark milestone with epic surf NICKY LEFEBVRE SURFING THREE decades of junior surfing were celebrated in style as the Gracetown Grommets competition returned for its 30th anniversary, with sunshine, quality waves and a strong field of young surfers making for a memorable edition of the long-running event. Hosted by the Cowaramup Bay Boardriders Club, the grassroots competition has become a much-loved fixture on the WA junior surfing calendar, giving emerging surfers the chance to compete in the waves around Gracetown while celebrating the region’s strong surfing culture. Organisers described this year’s commemorative event as a huge success, with competitors, families, volunteers and supporters enjoying a day of “epic waves and high vibes”. There was plenty of talent on display across the age divisions, beginning with the 12 and Under Boys, where Kyuss Rimmer took the win, ahead of Finn Sapwell, Patrick Wray and Alby Bromfield. Luna Thomas claimed the 12 and Under Girls title, with Sienna Johnson second, Jasmine Willet third and Tyler Hetzel fourth. In the 14 and Under Boys, Jack Bowdell topped the field ahead of Oscar Blackburn, Bill Farmer and Nate Spooner, while Rosie Annesley took first place in the 14 and Under Girls ahead of Paige Hayward, Lily Naylor and Summer Barkhuizen. Annesley was thrilled with the event, and her result. “Such a fun day at Gracetown Grommets,” she said. “Super stoked to win at South Point and get some good waves with

It was a celebration for the ages - and all ages - at the 30th anniversary Gracetown Grommets event, bringing together junior athletes from the South West coast to celebrate grassroots surfing, the strength of the local community, and the commemorate the lives lost in the 1996 Gracetown cliff collapse tragedy. Images: Cow Bay Boardriders.

my friends.” Cruz McDonald claimed the 16 and Under Boys title, with Jahli Clarke finishing second, Charlie Harris third and Ace Flynn fourth. Poppy Redman Carr led the 16 and Under Girls field, finishing ahead of Stella Annesley, Grace Cook, Jessie Elliott and Sienna Bowdell. A number of special awards were also presented across the day. Bill Farmer collected the Best Manoeuvre award, while Jahli Clarke received the Anders Award. Farmer said he was “so stoked” to take home the award, described it as an “epic” day and praised the club for its efforts in supporting junior surfers. Tyler Hetzel was named Hellwoman and Jack Bremner took out the Hellman award, while Stella Annesley was recognised as the event’s Allrounder. Cowaramup Bay Boardriders Club thanked the competitors, volunteers and sponsors who helped make the milestone 30th anniversary event possible. Support came from Margaret River Tyrepower, GATH, Rip Curl Margaret River, Creatures of Leisure, Beach Life Margaret River, Von Boards, Sessions Surf Shop, Shane Reed, Fundd Mortgage Brokers, Margaret River Law, West Surfing, Harsun Australia, Margaret River Surfing Academy, Margaret River Mitre 10 and Anders Surf Photography. After 30 years, Gracetown Grommets remains firmly rooted in its original spirit — a community-driven event showcasing WA’s next generation of surfers and giving young competitors the chance to test themselves in one of the region’s most iconic surfing locations.

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