Following Council’s decision of 11 June 2025, the City of Busselton is inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft Marybrook–Siesta Park Coastal Erosion Strategy, open for public comment from 21 July to 22 August 2025.

In April, RAC WA advised the City they will no longer be providing the public EV chargers on the Busselton and Dunsborough foreshores as they have reached the conclusion of their 10 year electric highway trial project.

The City of Busselton has renewed its commitment to supporting local seniors by entering into a new three-year funding agreement with the Busselton Senior Citizens Centre Inc.

At the Council Meeting on Wednesday 11 June 2025, the City of Busselton Council voted to adopt a new Unhosted Short Term Rental Accommodation Policy. This Policy determines where within the City of Busselton short stay accommodation will be permitted and was developed to enable a balance to be struck between supporting short stay accommodation in locations with high tourism appeal and retaining a sense of community in other residential areas.

At its Ordinary Council Meeting on 28 May 2025, Council approved its draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22 for consent to advertise. In line with the Council Plan 2024-2034, the draft scheme supports the City’s ongoing commitment to plan for sustainable growth and development, while retaining and enhancing our unique character, identity and lifestyle.

The City of Busselton is delighted to welcome Jasmin Barker as our new Aquatics Trainee for 2025. Jasmin joins the City as part of the Leisure Services Trainee Program, which has been a youth initiative since 2021. This 12-month fixed-term program focuses on sport and recreation, providing valuable training and experience to young individuals.

The City’s Business Development, Events and Marketing Program supported a special Busselton Jetty immersive FAMIL experience on Saturday, 26 April 2025. The influencer campaign, ‘Whirlwind Weekend in Busselton’ is part of a broader effort to increase regional visitation, showcasing Busselton as a vibrant destination for a weekend getaway.

At its meeting on 23 April the City of Busselton Council made the decision to retain the current permitted uses at two of the City’s popular local beaches, Wonnerup beach and Forrest beach, and to improve local infrastructure to ensure people are using these beaches appropriately. This decision will ensure the continuation of horse riding and four wheel driving in specified areas in accordance with existing regulations.

The City of Busselton is proud to announce the official opening of its new Changing Places facility on the Busselton foreshore. The Changing Places facility provides opportunity for people with disability to visit and enjoy the City’s beautiful Busselton foreshore in comfort and with confidence. The facility designed to provide dignified and accessible bathroom amenities for individuals with complex needs and who cannot use standard accessible toilets.

Get ready to meet the newest star of the City of Busselton Youth Services team – Darcey Pes! This 2025 youth trainee is not just any addition, Darcey is a state softball champion bringing his A-game to our vibrant community.

The City of Busselton is pleased to announce that its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2025-2029 was endorsed by the Council at its meeting of 12 March 2025.

Funding provided through the City’s Business Development, Events and Marketing Program (BDEMP) in 2025 will directly support proposals that drive positive economic outcomes across the City of Busselton.

The City is delighted to be launching its first grant funding program specifically focused on activities which foster and celebrate the City’s sister city relationship with the Town of Sugito in Japan.

At its meeting on 29 January 2025, the City of Busselton Council adopted a new Long Term Financial Plan to guide the City’s strategic planning and to assist the Council to meet its strategic objectives over the next ten years (2025/26 – 2034/35).

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 29 January 2025, the City of Busselton Council made a decision to request Main Roads WA to provide a briefing on their approach to assessing roads within the City, specifically in relation to the proposed Vasse-Dunsborough link and in recognition of the expected increase in traffic volumes.

The City of Busselton Council has supported a recommendation from its Waterways Management Committee to award a tender to BCP Group to undertake Stage 3 of a sediment removal program as part of a continued commitment to look at ways to improve the health of the Lower Vasse River.

Following extensive community consultation with regard to a possible “whole of area” speed reduction trial in late 2024, the City of Busselton Council has now decided unanimously not to proceed with that approach.

As part of the Australia Day celebrations held in both Busselton and Dunsborough, the City performed two Citizenship Ceremonies and presented the Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

The City of Busselton has been awarded over $300K of grants from the State Government for innovative projects designed to increase water availability for firefighting, reduce pressure on scheme water, and improve non-potable water networks.

The City is proud to announce its new partnership with Workpower, who have been engaged to manage and operate the new City of Busselton Reuse Shop at the Busselton Waste Transfer Station on Rendezvous Road.

At its meeting in December 2024, Council resolved to adopt for public consultation changes to the City’s Local Planning Policy for Holiday Homes and amendments to its current Local Planning Scheme.

At its November 2024 meeting, the Council made the decision to switch from monthly to fortnightly Council meetings throughout 2025.

The Water Corporation has advised the City that it is looking at ways to reduce peak period water use in Dunsborough over the busy summer holiday period to ensure the continuity of its water supply to homes and businesses in the area. 

At its December Council meeting, the Council considered an item of urgent business, a motion which requested consideration of using the City’s current cash reserves to fund the completion of Saltwater rather than proceeding with the previous Council decision to take out loans and increase rates to cover it. The Council resolved 6/3 to revoke and change parts of the previous decision made in November, and to enable the new funding approach to be implemented.

SALTWATER is now 78 per cent complete and the City of Busselton has been busy securing entertainment and confirming venue bookings for the opening year and beyond.

The City of Busselton has been honoured with the Judges’ Award at the 2024 WA Heritage Awards.

The City of Busselton’s Events Sponsorship Program will once again provide significant funding to continue with the successful delivery of several well-loved events within the City.

The City of Busselton is continuing with its commitment to improving the health of the Lower Vasse River through the assessment of a new aeration trial.

The City is proud to be partnering with the WA Police and a wide range of other local emergency response services to undertake a “real life” training exercise at the coast at Bunker Bay on Saturday 30 November.

In September 2024 the City acquired 465 hectares of land at Sues Road in Yalyalup for future outdoor recreational activities.