Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!
In today’s edition:
Community Planting Day
Nominations open for the 2025 WA Youth Awards
Family-friendly events
Live music
And more…
Quote of the Week
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
-Socrates
Trivia
Here is this week’s trivia question. The answer will be shown in next week’s newsletter. Which do you think it is? No cheating!
What is the name of the lighthouse located near Dunsborough?
A) Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse
B) Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
C) Augusta Lighthouse
D) Geographe Lighthouse
Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:
Busselton's famous annual event is A) Ironman Western Australia.
Markets
Busselton
Busselton Foreshore Markets
Located at Signal Park. Offers local art, crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables, and food stalls. Find handmade jewellery, clothing, and artwork. Located near playgrounds, making it family-friendly. The setting by Busselton Jetty is a key highlight.
Date: Sunday
Time: 7am-12:30pm
Location: Signal Park, Busselton Foreshore
Busselton Community Garden Markets
Features plants, gardening items, homemade jams, relishes, and bric-a-brac. Also offers fresh produce, artisanal bread, homemade preserves, and organic meats. Connects to local sustainability and home-grown initiatives.
Date: Saturday
Time: 8am-12pm
Location: Busselton Community Garden, 50 Strelly St, Busselton
Dunsborough
Markets by the Bay
Located at Lions Park. Offers local produce, art, gifts, and fashion. Also features crafts, woodwork, home goods, gourmet food, fresh produce, local wines, artisanal cheese, baked goods, preserves, olives, soaps, and candles. Described as a "real community event".
Date: Saturday
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: Lions Park, Dunsborough
Events
Baby Bounce at Dunsborough Library A cozy session for babies and caregivers with stories, songs, and activities to foster early literacy and bonding.
Date: Thursday
Time: 10:30am
Location: Dunsborough Public Library, Naturaliste Community Centre, Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough
Storytime at Busselton Library A magical session designed to spark young imaginations through stories, songs, and creative activities.
Date: Friday
Time: 10am
Location: Busselton Library, 19 Cammilleri St, Busselton
Painting with Gerald - Friday Group A weekly painting class led by Gerald Ashcroft, part of a 7-week term for artistic development.
Date: Friday
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Old Courthouse Complex, 4-9 Queen Street, Busselton
Baby Bounce at Busselton Library A heartwarming session for babies and caregivers, featuring songs, stories, and activities for early development.
Date: Friday
Time: 11am
Location: Busselton Public Library, 19 Cammilleri St, Busselton
Bluey & Bingo's Day Out at Origins Market A family-friendly meet-and-greet with the popular children's characters Bluey and Bingo.
Date: Saturday
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Origins Market, 86 West St, West Busselton
Busselton Chess Club A welcoming club for chess enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to play, learn, and connect.
Date: Monday
Time: 4pm - 5:30pm
Location: Busselton Public Library, 19 Cammilleri St, Busselton
City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - Busselton WA Area A self-guided scavenger hunt offering a unique and interactive date experience for couples exploring Busselton.
Date: Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun / Mon
Time: 1pm
Location: Various locations in Busselton (self-guided with PDF tickets)
Live Music
Thursday
Friday
Caves House | Matt Valensi | 5-7pm | Read more
Tonic by the Bay | Laine Wolfe | 5-8pm | tonicbythebay.com.au
Caves House | Paula Renee | 7-9pm | Read more
Har Bar | Mitch Baker Duo | 7:30pm | Read more
Saturday
Beerfarm | Turin Robinson | 2-5pm | beerfarm.com.au
Caves House | Andy Campbell | 5:30-8:30pm | Read more
Origins | Laine Wolfe | 5:30-7:30pm | Tickets
Har Bar | Winter Warmers feat: Sgt Dsko | 7:30pm | Read more
Sunday
Caves House | Pete Matthews | 5:30-8:30pm | Read more
Monday
Caves House | Canos | 6-8pm | Read more
News
Community Planting Initiatives A specific community planting day is noted for Sunday, June 8. This event is part of broader community-driven habitat restoration efforts led by organizations like GeoCatch, which actively work to restore native habitats for wildlife through volunteer efforts. These initiatives reflect local commitment to preserving the region's natural biodiversity.
Civic Corner
City of Busselton Updates
WA Government Approval of Brown Street Affordable Housing Project: The State Government has approved the development application for a significant social and affordable housing project in Busselton on 5 June. The $19 million project, located opposite Churchill Park, will deliver 30 homes (22 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom apartments) by the end of 2026. It is funded via the WA Government's Housing Diversity Pipeline and homes will be built to Silver Liveable standards and 6-star NatHERS ratings. Read more
WA Youth Awards (2025 Nominations): Nominations for the 2025 WA Youth Awards were declared open on 8 June. Nominations are sought to recognise young people and youth organisations for their outstanding contributions to communities across Western Australia. This provides an opportunity to acknowledge deserving young individuals or youth groups from the Busselton-Dunsborough area. Read more
Western Australian Heritage Grants Program (2025-26 Round): Applications opened on 9 June for the 2025-26 round of the Western Australian Heritage Grants Program. Over $1.2 million in funding is available statewide to support the conservation and activation of State-registered heritage places, including those in Busselton, Dunsborough, or surrounds. Read more
Quindalup Beach Access and Carpark Works: Important beach access track rationalisation and coastal restoration works began at Quindalup Beach on 9 June. The works aim to protect native vegetation and prevent further coastal erosion by reducing the existing network of tracks to a main, fenced track. Works to beach access tracks are scheduled from 9 - 27 June, and the gravel carpark will be closed for a five-day period within this timeframe. The beach and foreshore footpath will remain open. Read more
Preparation for New Bus Shelter on Albert Street: The City is preparing for the installation of a new bus shelter on Albert Street in response to community feedback. This involves removing existing bike lockers, which occurred on Tuesday 10 June, with concrete slab pouring to follow. The new shelter will provide shelter and seating for public transport users. Some parking areas may be temporarily unavailable during construction. Read more
City of Busselton Finance Committee Meeting: A scheduled meeting of the City of Busselton Finance Committee is being held on Wednesday 11 June at 12:45 PM. This meeting typically addresses financial reports, budget considerations, review of tenders, and funding for City projects, with recommendations forwarded to the full Council. Read more
City of Busselton Ordinary Council Meeting: The City of Busselton Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 11 June at 05:30 PM. This meeting is a primary forum for formal local government decision-making. A Public Question Time form is available for residents wishing to pose questions, and the meeting is livestreamed on the City's YouTube channel. Read more
Puzzle
Weather
Thursday
19°C 🌡️ 8°C | ⛈️ | ☂️ 90% | 💨 N 15-25 km/h
Friday
19°C 🌡️ 11°C | 🌧️ | ☂️ 90% | 💨 NW 15-25 km/h
Saturday
19°C 🌡️ 5°C | 🌧️ | ☂️ 50% | 💨 W-NW 15-25 km/h
Sunday
19°C 🌡️ 8°C | 🌧️ | ☂️ 60% | 💨 W 15-20 km/h
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-Editor