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The City of Busselton will begin installing a new beach barrier at the northern end of Forrest Beach, near the Shire of Capel boundary.

City officers will work with holiday home property managers to provide tailored waste sorting kits to 200 holiday homes which aim to improve recycling habits.

From now until 6 February 2026, the City of Busselton is collecting donations for the Give Write Program, helping local students in need start the school year with the supplies they deserve.

The City of Busselton invites residents of Yallingup and surrounding areas to take part in the Yallingup Community Emergency Preparedness Open Day – Bushfire Ready Together. The free event will be hosted at the Yallingup Coastal Bushfire Brigade, Valley Road, Yallingup from 1.00pm to 3.00pm Sunday, 7 December 2025.

Ten community organisations will be sharing almost $85K of funding provided through Round 2 of the City of Busselton’s 2025/2026 Community Assistance Program.

The City of Busselton has been ordered by the Minister for Planning to initiate Amendment No. 60 to the City of Busselton Local Planning Scheme No. 21. This Amendment seeks to rezone Vasse North, a 52.5 hectare parcel of land located on the north-western side of the Busselton Bypass and Bussell Highway intersection in Vasse.

The City of Busselton is proud to once again host its annual Play in the Bay event on Saturday, 29 November 2025, at Signal Park from 9.30am to 1.00pm.

The City is honoured to have been recognised at the 2025 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, taking out the Bronze Award in the Local Government Award for Tourism category on Saturday, 8 November 2025.

Over the past 12 months the City of Busselton has planted an impressive 44,000 plants across the City, from mature trees, shrubs and coastal plants, demonstrating the City’s strong commitment to protect and conserve the environment, while improving amenity and greening spaces for all to enjoy.

The City of Busselton is proud to announce the completion of the installation of new granite plaques at the Old Busselton Cemetery (Pioneer Cemetery), located between Marine Terrace and Adelaide Street, Busselton.

Held on Monday evening, 27 October 2025, the City’s Annual Sports Awards recognised and celebrated outstanding achievements and contributions across the local sporting community.

Following the 2025 City of Busselton Council Election, five Councillors have now been officially sworn into office in a ceremony held in the Council Chambers.

The City of Busselton is proud to announce that it will host the prestigious Australian Regional Tourism (ART) Convention in October 2026, welcoming approximately 300 tourism industry delegates from across the country.

The City of Busselton is proud to partner with Lamp Inc. and Accordwest to support individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness through the launch of ‘Your Story Matters: Access Assist Day’. This collaborative initiative will be held at the Busselton Library every three months over a 12-month trial period.

Local volunteer bushfire brigades joined forces last week to sharpen their skills and solidify their collaborative approach in preparation of the looming bushfire season. With the City’s annual Bushfire Risk Reduction Notice now issued, brigade members are calling on all residents to also act — prepare your property, make a plan and be bushfire ready.

At its meeting on Wednesday 24 September 2025, the City of Busselton Council approved both the Local Planning Scheme Amendment and the Local Structure Plan (LSP) for Lot 6 Commonage Road in Dunsborough. The City’s comments and the Council resolution will now be forwarded to the Western Australian Planning Commission and the Minister for Planning for their assessment and final determination.

Community groups, individuals, schools and local businesses are once again invited to apply for the City of Busselton’s popular ‘You Choose’ community funding program, returning for 2025/26 following its success in 2021/22 and 2023/24.

The City of Busselton has been named a finalist in two categories at the prestigious 2025 WA Tourism Awards for Business Excellence with the winners being announced on 8 November.

The City of Busselton is proud to announce that the 2025 Sports Awards will be held on Monday 27 October 2025, bringing the community together to celebrate the achievements of our local athletes, clubs and sporting associations.

The City is delighted to be partnering with Sport4All and APM Communities to run a forum focused on reigniting the conversation about the importance of inclusion and accessibility in all areas of sport within our city.

Saltwater Busselton continues to take shape as construction nears completion, with several key milestones recently reached across the venue.

At their meeting on Wednesday 27 August 2025, the City of Busselton Council voted in support of proceeding to construction of a new multi-sport pavilion at the Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct.

The City of Busselton Council has adopted an updated version of its current ten year Council Plan 2024- 2034, complete with a brand new Service Portfolio.

On Thursday 14 August, a number of community members, local and state government agencies, and community and academic organisations attended ‘Catchment to Coast’, a community information evening focused on waterways projects hosted by the City of Busselton. 

In partnership with Tourism Western Australia, the City of Busselton has now attracted a proposal for a new luxury hotel to be built on the world class Busselton foreshore.

The City of Busselton is pleased to announce that, following the resignation of CEO Tony Nottle last month, Dr Garry Hunt PSM has been appointed to commence as Interim CEO following Tony’s departure.

The City advises that Councillor Richard Beecroft has resigned from his role as Councillor with the City of Busselton, effective immediately.

The City of Busselton Council has now adopted the City’s 2025/26 annual budget, with a clear focus on key priorities identified by the community.

On Monday 28 July 2025, the City’s CEO, Tony Nottle, resigned from his position. Tony will remain working at the City as CEO until the end of his notice period.

The City of Busselton is pleased to welcome Gemma Harrison as the new Sports Inclusion Coach, joining forces with the City and Sport4All to help drive greater inclusivity in local sport. In her new role, Gemma will support the delivery of the Sport4All Program, promoting accessible and inclusive sporting opportunities across the community.