Busselton-Dunsborough Mail
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
South West hosts needed for Japanese school visit
Hosts are needed in Bunbury, Busselton and Dunsborough areas. Picture via GOLD Educational Tours.
Nicky Lefebvre • 1hr ago
Watts turns up the heat on Vasse A Grade
Phil Watts was in great form for Dunsborough in Saturday's A-Grade game against Vasse at Dunsborough. Picture by Vanessa Hatton.
Allan Miller • 2hrs ago
What's on
Festive fun for everyone at Mitchell Park
Festive fun for everyone at Mitchell Park
Family day marks 30th birthday for Meelup Regional Park
The community is invited to head to Meelup Regional Park on Sunday December 3 to celebrate 30 years of work by volunteers to establish the park. Picture supplied.
Watch
'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
Into the heart of South West underground art scene
Nicky Lefebvre
'Art To Choke Hearts' combines the best of the region's underground art and music scenes.
More ways to shop local this Christmas
Melissa Rose D'Ath, Annie McFie and Jane Butler from the Margaret River Business Network with the new Margaret River Region Gift Card.
Nicky Lefebvre
What's on
Rowing Club open day is fun for the whole family
Kerry Mather, Cinde Fisher and Lachie McCaw try out some of the watercraft available at the Margaret River Rowing Club ahead of the Open Day on December 3.
'Tiny pockets' of quokkas in South West
South West NRM is working to turn the tide for our local quokkas like Myrtle, as well as several other threatened species of mammal like the western ringtail possums, numbats and chuditch.
South West Nrm
Time to register with school bus service
Time to register with school bus service
BOOM! Comedian set to light up HEART stage
Beloved Australian comedian Joel Creasey brings his latest show, 'BOOM' to Margaret River in july 2024. Picture supplied.
Decamp to Southcamp: New hub covers all bases
South West Secrets
The 'active village' has accommodation, brewery, dining, café, and a gourmet grocer onsite.
Legends in South West for summer cricket camps
WA cricket legend Brad Hogg will join Terry Alderman and Jo Angel in Busselton for the annual SBCC 2-day summer cricket clinic this year.
Final session of the year for Dunsborough fix-it group
Nicky Lefebvre
Household items need a fix? Clothes needing some TLC? Head to the Dunsborough Community Repair CoOp this Sunday.
Calls mount for SA domestic violence royal commission
Jacob Shteyman • 11m ago
Embolden SA managing director Mary Leaker says urgent action is needed to stop domestic violence. (Jacob Shteyman/AAP PHOTOS)
Reserve Bank board shake up outlined in new laws
Poppy Johnston • 32m ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the RBA reforms are the biggest undertaken in more than three decades. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

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National
Hefty fine threat as sale of knives to youths faces ban
Queensland reforms will ban the sale of items such as knives, axes and machetes to anyone under 18. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Fraser Barton • 54m ago
WorkCover reforms stall as parliament sets up inquiry
Callum Godde • 1hr ago
The Legislative Council in Victoria voted to refer the WorkCover bill to a committee for an inquiry. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
More rent protections likely for NT, SA and WA tenants
Neve Brissenden • 1hr ago
Rent reforms in the NT will see landlords required to give 60 days for end-of-lease evictions. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
'Toughest possible regime' for immigration detainees
Tess Ikonomou and Andrew Brown • 1hr ago
Clare O'Neil is urging the opposition not to stand in the way of laws to protect the public. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Children's care rights not being met, commissioner says
Ethan James • 1hr ago
A new case management model fails to uphold rights of young people, a top Tasmanian advocate says. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Watts turns up the heat on Vasse A Grade
Phil Watts was in great form for Dunsborough in Saturday's A-Grade game against Vasse at Dunsborough. Picture by Vanessa Hatton.
Allan Miller • 2hrs ago
Verstappen takes pole for season's finale in Abu Dhabi
Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third place on the grid. (AP PHOTO)
Legends in South West for summer cricket camps
WA cricket legend Brad Hogg will join Terry Alderman and Jo Angel in Busselton for the annual SBCC 2-day summer cricket clinic this year.
South West surfers score big at annual awards
South West Short Board State Champions.
Six from six: Hawks outplay St Mary's
Allan Miller
RECORD-MAKER: Opening batsman Lewis Smith followed up his century the previous week with a match-winning 89 for Vasse on Saturday. Photo supplied.
PropertyView
See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Photos
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
Hamish Geale
Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
Jen Melocco
View Media Group back AI that transforms the real estate search
Jen Melocco
The virtual concierge, Claire by Propic, is a first port of call in house hunting.
Country NSW's best architecture revealed
Jacinta Dickins
Luke Moloney Architecture's adaptation of the Moss Vale Council structure took home two honours at the 2024 NSW Country Division Architecture Awards. Picture Tom Ferguson.
What's On
Family day marks 30th birthday for Meelup Regional Park
The community is invited to head to Meelup Regional Park on Sunday December 3 to celebrate 30 years of work by volunteers to establish the park. Picture supplied.
Into the heart of South West underground art scene
Nicky Lefebvre
'Art To Choke Hearts' combines the best of the region's underground art and music scenes.
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
BOOM! Comedian set to light up HEART stage
Beloved Australian comedian Joel Creasey brings his latest show, 'BOOM' to Margaret River in july 2024. Picture supplied.
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Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied
Be immersed in a feeling of freedom and discover a magical new city every day (almost)
Cruising the dazzling Amalfi Coast with Norwegian Escape. Picture supplied
Unleash joy: The importance of enrichment toys to keep your dog happy and healthy
Rosie Ryan
Well-designed enrichment toys like PetSafe's Chompin Chicken are crucial for a dog's health and happiness. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
'Confronting' sight as 34 pilot whales found dead on beach
A large pod of whales was discovered washed ashore on Freycenet Peninsular. Photo by Chris Theobald.
Benjamin Seeder • 1hr ago
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Anna Houlahan
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Comment
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
Opinion
David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Who wouldn't want veto power over the RBA? The govt, apparently
Peter Martin
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is about to lose veto power over the Reserve Bank. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Opinion
Teachers sweat the results as much as students
John Hanscombe
Teachers are constantly having to relearn how to speak to our children. Picture Shutterstock
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What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
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What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
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Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
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Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Car Expert
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Jade Credentino
Car Expert
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Jack Quick
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Car Expert
BMW's upcoming electric M3 has a name - report
Jack Quick
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Car Expert
2024 Tesla Model 3 price and specs
William Stopford
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
Farm Weekly
The furphy of private bids is explained
How do you know what your grain is worth if you dont ask all the buyers? A private bid does not equal more value than the market. Its a data point. Grain is often trading well above best published bids.
Nathan Cattle • 40m ago
A tidy effort from small Wheatbelt town
Mel Williams
Pingelly community development officer Ellen Cook (left), Shire president Jackie McBurney and chief executive officer Andrew Dover with the towns State Tidy Towns winner award.
Simply awesome for the symphony
Mel Williams
Tickets to the Perth Symphony Orchestras concert under the stars sold out within 45 minutes to the performers families and friends, members of the Arts Narrogin group and locals around Narrogin, before they could even be offered to the general public further afield. It was built on the property of Sally and Harry Rogers.
Life & Style
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Karen Hardy
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock