Beloved Australian comedian, bestselling author, actor and painter Anh Do will bring his acclaimed stage show, The Happiest Refugee Live, to Saltwater Theatre in March 2027.

The City of Busselton is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the future of the Busselton City Centre and foreshore precinct, with community consultation opening on Monday 14 September 2026.

The City of Busselton has proudly launched Salty Sounds, a dedicated music and creative space crafted by the Youth Services where young people can rehearse, create and collaborate at the Youth and Community Activities Building on the Busselton Foreshore.

A week before studios open their doors across the South West, art lovers will have the opportunity to experience the creativity, diversity and talent of Margaret River Region Open Studios through a special group exhibition at the Saltwater Busselton Gallery.

Two of the region’s most respected sporting awards have joined forces, with the City of Bunbury and the City of Busselton partnering to create the South West Sports Awards – a unified event celebrating sporting excellence across the entire South West.

This month, the City successfully secured $22,050 from the Community Water Supplies Partnerships Program to develop ‘construction ready’ plans to enable the City to expand and extend this critical network even further.

Busselton and Dunsborough Libraries recorded over 1.03 million interactions with community members during the 2025/26 financial year, the first-time the City’s library services have surpassed the one million mark.

At its meeting on Wednesday 19 August 2026, the City of Busselton Council decided not to support a proposed amendment to the local planning scheme for the future subdivision and development of Vasse North.

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 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.

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.

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.