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Saltwater Busselton strengthens winter tourism by hosting major events, attracting visitors, supporting local businesses and positioning Busselton as a year-round destination.

The City has been directed by Main Roads WA to introduce new traffic restrictions on the Causeway Road bridge which crosses the Vasse River. These changes will take effect from mid-morning on Friday 7 August 2026.

The City of Busselton is one of 41 local governments who have received State Government funding through the 2026/2027 Mitigation Activity Fund (MAF) Grants Program.

The serious and highly contagious H5 strain of bird flu has spread quickly across the world.

The City of Busselton Council has resolved at this time, not to support a proposal from the developer to permanently close sections of Northerly Street in Vasse, between Harlequin Boulevard and Yebble Drive.

The City of Busselton Council is inviting community feedback on proposed differential rates for the 2026/27 financial year, with the draft budget seeking to provide quality community services and facilities while balancing the impact on ratepayers.

Saltwater Gallery is set to present a captivating new exhibition, A Moment of Stillness by acclaimed Western Australian photographer Christian Fletcher. Opening on 27 June 2026 and running through to 26 July 2026, the exhibition brings together early and recent photographic works from Christian’s career spanning more than three decades.

The City of Busselton has endorsed its new Community Health and Wellbeing Plan 2026–2031, setting a strong and coordinated direction to support a healthy, connected and thriving community into the future.

The dedication, courage and community spirit of the City of Busselton’s Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade members were celebrated on Friday evening at the Emergency Services Volunteer Awards, hosted by the Yallingup Rural Bush Fire Brigade.

The City of Busselton invites community members to come together in the spirit of connection, reflection and unity during National Reconciliation Week 2026 by taking part in the annual Reconciliation Walk next Thursday, 28 May 2026.

The City of Busselton Council has endorsed the latest round of funding through its Business Development, Events and Marketing Program (BDEMP), continuing to support initiatives that deliver strong economic outcomes across the City.

A big thank you to the incredible volunteers who joined our second Caves Road clean-up in Dunsborough on Wednesday 22 April 2026.

The City of Busselton Council has endorsed its Schedule of Fees and Charges for the 2026/27 financial year, including updates to waste facilities’ gate fees and the introduction of proof of residency requirements. These changes form part of the City’s ongoing commitment to delivering financially sustainable and equitable waste management services.

The City of Busselton has officially reopened Holgate Reserve following the completion of a significant revitalisation project designed to create a more inclusive, accessible and welcoming community space.

The City of Busselton will commence a staged opening of Saltwater Busselton with a Community Open Day on Saturday 9 May, inviting residents to explore the region’s brand new hub of arts, culture and events.

The Wadandi Track Expansion Project reached an important milestone last week, with tenders released for the construction of new track sections between Yelverton Road and Cowaramup and Sebe Road to Maze Road.

Eight community led projects will share $100,000 in funding after residents played a direct role in deciding where the money would go, through the City of Busselton’s You Choose Community Funding Program.

Following advice from RAC WA in April 2025 that it would cease operating its public electric vehicle (EV) chargers at the Busselton and Dunsborough foreshores, the City of Busselton temporarily assumed operation of the Busselton charger while investigating alternative options. While the charger in Dunsborough needed to be removed last year, the Busselton charger was able to be maintained for a 12 month period pending a review.

Congratulations to Finn Batley, the City of Busselton’s newly appointed 2026 Youth Trainee, selected through the ongoing partnership between the City’s Youth Services team and Rio Tinto.

Marri Reserve in Dunsborough is showing encouraging signs of recovery following the bushfire that passed through the area in February 2025. Thanks to the winter rains, a remarkable amount of native vegetation has begun to regenerate, with seeds successfully establishing and many trees and grass trees already resprouting across the reserve.

On 10 February 2026, the State Government’s Environmental Protection Authority made a recommendation to approve the proposed Smiths Beach Project (Coastal Tourism Village) in Yallingup.

The City is proud to announce that the Busselton Margaret River Airport has acquired a new state-of-the-art passenger boarding ramp, further enhancing safety, accessibility and efficiency for travellers flying in and out of the region.

The City of Busselton Council has endorsed minor adjustments to its Dog Beach Exercise Areas following a comprehensive review, confirming that the majority of existing arrangements will remain in place.

The City of Busselton’s much loved Signal Park Sellathon is returning in 2026, and local sellers are encouraged to secure their spot now, with only a handful of stall spaces still available.

The much-loved Dunsborough Arts Festival returns this March long weekend to mark its 25th anniversary, transforming the stunning Dunsborough Foreshore into a vibrant celebration of art, music and creativity.

The City’s Busselton Library has introduced a new multi-use study and program space, purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of the community while preserving the comfort and quiet atmosphere valued by library users.

The City of Busselton Libraries are celebrating the conclusion of the school holidays after almost 400 young readers took part in the annual Summer Reading Quest. Held across Busselton and Dunsborough Libraries, the popular program ran throughout the summer school holidays and featured more than ten activities, a reading log challenge and a finale celebration.

The City of Busselton is pleased to announce that Saltwater Busselton will officially open on Saturday 9 May 2026. The opening will mark a major milestone for the region’s arts, culture and events landscape.

The City of Busselton’s Youth Services team is entering an exciting new chapter, with a refreshed layout of the Youth and Community Activities Building designed to better support young people within the community.

At Wednesday night’s Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 January 2026, Council received the Saltwater Busselton Interim Project Learnings Report, which provides early insights into the delivery of this significant community facility. A comprehensive final report will be presented six months after the venue’s official opening.