The 70-year-old was reported missing by his partner after failing to return from an early morning swim at Back Beach on Wednesday afternoon.
Jessica Evensen
Crowds were dispersed, but no charges laid after ranger busted a bush doof earlier this month.
Warren Hately
The State Government has partnered with Surfing WA to deliver $300,000 in funding for shark mitigation measures.
Josh Kempton
A beloved local barn owl mascot released his first book about the South West last month, celebrating the launch with a special reading session by the Busselton mayor.
Daniel Hocking
This year’s Big Boobie Ball is set to be bigger and better than ever as event organisers gear up with the goal of raising $100,000 for breast cancer this year.
Dunsborough sporting clubs are divided on the development of a multi-use indoor pavilion with the project now paused for more consultation.
Busselton Hospice Care marked its 25th year of volunteer service as a part of National Volunteer Week last week with a celebratory afternoon tea.
Spectators will enjoy two days of cross-country mountain bike racing across the capes this long weekend, with the Down South MTB Festival taking place in both Dunsborough and Margaret River.
No works will be done on Metricup-Yelverton Road, despite 76 people signing a petition for it to be sealed.
East-coast metalcore band Northlane will be playing near the Busselton foreshore in August, bringing a night of high-energy performances to Shelter Brewing, along with Ocean Alley, Mirrors and Darkmatter.
The Busselton Chamber of Commerce and Industry have partnered with Europcar for a sponsorship to provide a dedicated vehicle to make it easier for the team to travel across the South West.
New community members will be welcomed with another luncheon, the next set to take place on Saturday.
Those curious about “death, dying and funerals” can learn more — or show off their knowledge — with a theme quiz night next month.
A residential subdivision proposing 470 new homes will be up for public debate after City of Busselton councillors decided to allow community consultation.
Police hold serious concerns for his welfare.
Auntie Elsie Penny OAM said there’s still “a long way to go” in the South West on the path towards reconciliation, but significant improvements had been made.
Ezra Kaye
WA’s Environmental Protection Authority has given the green light to the Saraceni resort at Gnarabup, subject to strict conditions.
A Bunbury local is helping the homeless community tackle the cold, by giving out wet suits for the rainy, windy nights approaching over winter.
An 86-year-old Bunbury woman is set to launch her debut novel, despite a busy life of completing her PhD at 75, being a farmer’s wife, a teacher and a psychologist.
South West sporting luminary Malcolm ‘Chick’ Elson passed away last week after a long battle with cancer.
The trend of city slickers moving to the country is continuing with the latest Regional Movers Index data showing strong migration flows into Harvey.
Amber Lilley and Craig Duncan
The slim hopes of South West Slammers men’s side making a late run for the play-offs are likely to rest on the result of their clash with Perry Lakes Hawks at Bendat Basketball Centre on Saturday night.
A tight race for the South West Football League finals places is set to continue in round nine of the competition this weekend.
Veteran Jordy Smith claimed the world No.1 ranking for the first time since 2017 by beating Griffin Colapinto in the men’s final of the Margaret River Pro on Tuesday.
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