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Inaugural Play in the Bay event a huge success
Posted 01 December 2023 Inaugural Play in the Bay event a huge success

In collaboration with APM Communities and various community stakeholders, the City of Busselton hosted its inaugural 'Play in the Bay' on Saturday 25 November, to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Resignation of Councillor Cherise Woodhams
Posted 23 November 2023 Resignation of Councillor Cherise Woodhams

Cr Cherise Woodhams has unfortunately had to resign from her position as a City of Busselton Councillor due to health reasons.

$60,000 fine for breach of development approval condition
Posted 21 November 2023 $60,000 fine for breach of development approval condition

A local landowner was sentenced in the Busselton Magistrates Court on 16 November 2023 for breaching their development approval under the Planning and Development Act 2005.

City secures another direct route to the East Coast
Posted 16 November 2023 City secures another direct route to the East Coast

Thursday, 16 November 2023 – City of Busselton is thrilled to announce direct flights from Busselton to Sydney will commence on 26 March 2024.

Award winners announced at the City’s inaugural Sports Awards
Posted 10 November 2023 Award winners announced at the City’s inaugural Sports Awards

Congratulations to all our incredible award recipients at the City of Busselton’s inaugural Sports Awards. Held on Tuesday, 7 November 2023 the evening recognised and celebrated outstanding achievements and contributions made to community sports.

New regulations announced consistent with Council’s formal response to
Posted 10 November 2023 New regulations announced consistent with Council’s formal response to the rental crisis

The City of Busselton believes that the announced new regulations for un-hosted short-term rental accommodation in Western Australia, along with an incentive aimed at returning some properties to the long-term rental market, are a positive step forward to introducing a State-wide balance between combating the rental crisis and consistent regulation of un-hosted holiday accommodation.

Dunsborough local recognised by Emperor of Japan
Posted 08 November 2023 Dunsborough local recognised by Emperor of Japan

Busselton and Sugito Sister Cities Association (BASSCA) President, Pauline Vukelic was recognised by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, for her outstanding work in enhancing inter-regional exchange between Japan and Australia through the promotion of sister-city exchange.

Bushfire volunteers receive meritorious award
Posted 02 November 2023 Bushfire volunteers receive meritorious award

Local bushfire volunteers have been celebrated at the City’s recent Emergency Services Volunteers Medal Presentations and Recognition evening.

2023 City of Busselton Council Election Results
Posted 24 October 2023 2023 City of Busselton Council Election Results

The City of Busselton is pleased to announce the results of the City’s 2023 Local Government Election.

City of Busselton acquires 465ha for future recreational purposes
Posted 21 October 2023 City of Busselton acquires 465ha for future recreational purposes

The City of Busselton and Tronox have agreed to finalise a contract of sale for the City to acquire 465 hectares of land at Lot 100 Sues Road, Yalyalup. This is one of the largest parcels of land within the City of Busselton.

City of Busselton and Rio Tinto partnership consolidated for another
Posted 27 September 2023 City of Busselton and Rio Tinto partnership consolidated for another three years

The City of Busselton and Rio Tinto have re-signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), cementing their long-standing partnership for another three years.

Success sees community funding program continue
Posted 12 September 2023 Success sees community funding program continue

Community groups, individuals, businesses and schools can once again benefit from the City of Busselton’s You Choose community funding program, after its success in 2021/2022.

Two New Director Positions Appointed
Posted 24 August 2023 Two New Director Positions Appointed

The City of Busselton is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Pierson and Maxine Palmer to the positions of Director Corporate Strategy and Performance and Director Economic, and Business Development respectively.

The City of Busselton commits to new Business and Industry Grant Funding
Posted 18 August 2023 The City of Busselton commits to new Business and Industry Grant Funding

The City of Busselton has developed a Business Development, Events & Marketing Program, including new grant funding that supports economic development and marketing initiatives delivered by stakeholder groups.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artwork Competition
Posted 15 August 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artwork Competition

During NAIDOC Week and the month of July, the City held an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artwork Competition.

City Launches Inaugural Sports Awards
Posted 07 August 2023 City Launches Inaugural Sports Awards

Nominations are now open for City of Busselton inaugural sports awards to be held on 24 October 2023.

Busselton budget focuses on the fundamentals
Posted 02 August 2023 Busselton budget focuses on the fundamentals

Fixing roads, drainage and improving recreation and reserves are key features of the City of Busselton’s 2023-24 budget.

Council endorses new Busselton Cultural Precinct Strategy
Posted 27 June 2023 Council endorses new Busselton Cultural Precinct Strategy

City of Busselton councillors have endorsed a new vision for the Busselton Cultural Precinct.

City to construct accessible change facility
Posted 21 June 2023 City to construct accessible change facility

The City of Busselton has secured $150,000 funding for the construction of a certified ‘Changing Places’ accessible change facility along the Busselton foreshore.

National Reconciliation Week Walk – 2 June 2023
Posted 24 May 2023 National Reconciliation Week Walk – 2 June 2023

National Reconciliation Week commences on 27 May and runs through to 3 June each year. Members of the public are invited to join the City in its second National Reconciliation Week Walk taking place on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 10.00am.

Mayor Henley announces his intention to not challenge the October Mayoral
Posted 17 May 2023 Mayor Henley announces his intention to not challenge the October Mayoral election

City of Busselton Mayor Grant Henley has announced his intention to not challenge the October Local Government Mayoral election, after 14 years of service to the community.

Former landfill site - Rendezvous Road Vasse
Posted 04 May 2023 Former landfill site - Rendezvous Road Vasse

The quality of groundwater at and in an area around (to the north) of the former landfill site on Rendezvous Road, Vasse has reduced as a result of legacy issues from the use of this site as a former landfill facility, and also potentially from other current and historical uses in the area.

Aquatic facilities under review
Posted 03 March 2023 Aquatic facilities under review

Recent media interest in aquatic facilities within the City of Busselton has compared our facilities alongside local governments with populations twice our current size (Rockingham, Mandurah and Greater Bunbury Region). The City’s aquatic facilities have also been compared to legacy pools built by rural inland communities decades ago for populations that have no access to the coast. Many of these are now closed or have restricted opening hours as councils struggle to afford to operate and staff them.

City supporting access and inclusion
Photo Credit: Trish Adams - Community Volunteer
Posted 01 March 2023 City supporting access and inclusion

SUP Life Busselton will be hosting an all-inclusive come and try day as part of the City’s Harmony Day celebrations. SUP Life Busselton will be available for people with disabilities to have a go at paddle boarding at the Busselton foreshore on Sunday 19 March 2023 from 9.00am to 12.00pm. Sand play and a sausage sizzle will also be available.

Youth-focused initiative celebrates 10 years!
Posted 27 February 2023 Youth-focused initiative celebrates 10 years!

The City of Busselton and Rio Tinto continue to work together to deliver valuable youth services across the region, celebrating 10 years of running a 12 month youth-focused trainee program. The City welcomes Sinead Saylor as its tenth new youth development trainee. This important role is funded in partnership with Rio Tinto.

City of Busselton announces Neuron Mobility to trial E-Scooters
Posted 13 December 2022 City of Busselton announces Neuron Mobility to trial E-Scooters

The City of Busselton is excited to announce that a permit has been approved for Neuron Mobility to operate e-scooters in Busselton on a 12 month trial.

Sculpture by the Bay Prize Announcement
Posted 09 December 2022 Sculpture by the Bay Prize Announcement

Since 2012, the City has been growing Dunsborough’s public art collection through an acquisitive prize at Sculpture by the Bay.

Grant for Local Production, a World Premiere in Busselton
Posted 08 December 2022 Grant for Local Production, a World Premiere in Busselton

Busselton production ‘Beyond the Vasse’ was one of four West Australian creative projects to share in $557, 535 in grant funding to create performances in regional WA.

Bird Brains - An Exhibition by WA Wildlife Art
Posted 06 December 2022 Bird Brains - An Exhibition by WA Wildlife Art

Be inspired by some of our local birds and animals from one of WA’s newest artist collectives - WA Wildlife Art.

City of Busselton Newly Appointed CEO Announced
Posted 24 November 2022 City of Busselton Newly Appointed CEO Announced

The City of Busselton Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Tony Nottle as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City of Busselton.

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