Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!
In today’s edition:
ANZAC Day road closures
Easter weekend markets and events
Live Music
And more…
Quote of the Week
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
—Eleanor Roosevelt
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 annual film festival held in Dunsborough?
A) CinefestOZ
B) Dunsborough Film Festival
C) Dunsborough Arts Festival
D) Margaret River Film Festival
Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:
The answer to last week's question is B) 1918.
Weekend Markets
Busselton
Origins Market - This large, year-round indoor market offers a diverse mix of local produce, artisan goods, food vendors, and licensed areas. For Easter 2025, it has extensive Easter activities planned.
Date: Thu / Sat / Sun
Time: Thu / Sat: 8:30am–9:00pm, Sun: 8:30am–6:00pm
Location: 86 West St, Busselton
The Shed Markets - This year-round indoor market will be open throughout the Easter weekend.
Date: Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: 4 Skiff Way, Abbey
Vasse Markets - This traditional community hall market operates on the third Saturday of the month. April 19th is the third Saturday.
Date: Saturday
Time: 7:30am – 12:00pm
Location: Vasse Hall
Busselton Foreshore Markets - These outdoor markets at Signal Park offer local art, crafts, produce, and food. They are held alongside the Busselton Easter Carnival this weekend.
Date: Sunday
Time: 7:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton
Busselton Easter Carnival - While primarily an amusement carnival with rides, this event includes game stalls and showbags.
Date: Fri / Sat / Sun
Time: Fri / Sat: 1pm-10pm, Sun: 9am-10pm
Location: Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton
Dunsborough
Dunsborough Lions Easter Fair - This special annual event run by the Dunsborough Lions Club features the Easter Bunny, kids' activities, treats, and prizes. It replaces regular Saturday markets for this weekend.
Date: Saturday
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Dunsborough Playing Fields
Events
Easter Egg Hunt Tour - An Easter-themed family activity tour. Booking required.
Date: Thursday
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Forage Safaris, Busselton
Elevated Perspectives – Exhibition Launch - Art exhibition opening event.
Date: Thursday
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Yungarra Gallery, 6/16 Cyrillean Way, Dunsborough
Busselton VIEW April General Meeting - A community club meeting with a guest speaker discussing the Busselton Jetty. Guests are welcome.
Date: Thursday
Time: 10:00am
Location: Tonic By The Bay, 11 Holgate Rd, Broadwater
We Are Many Things - Art Exhibition - A collaborative art exhibition by local artists.
Date: Daily
Location: The Old Courthouse, 4 Queen Street, Busselton
Busselton Easter Carnival Rides - Carnival rides for school holiday/Easter entertainment.
Date: Daily
Location: Signal Park, Busselton Foreshore
Larry Mitchell, Brendon Darby & Shannah Mitchell Exhibition Opening - Opening event for a landscape art exhibition. The exhibition continues daily from 10am-4pm until Apr 27.
Date: Saturday / Daily
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Yallingup Galleries, Cnr Caves Rd & Gunyulgup Valley Dr, Yallingup
Easter Exhibition: MEL BRIGG & LORI PENSINI Opening - Opening event for "Wandering the Land" exhibition featuring two artists connected to the land. The exhibition continues daily until May 11.
Date: Saturday / Daily
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: The Studio Gallery, 7 Marrinup Drive, Yallingup
Easter Egg Hunt - The 10th annual community Easter egg hunt, includes a dedicated area for under 4s.
Date: Saturday
Time: 8:30am
Location: Elijah Circle Park, Vasse
Live Music
Thursday
Southcamp | Turin Robinson | 4:00 - 7:00pm
Caves House | Sean Lillico & Kevin McDonald | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Har Bar | Haraoke! | 7:30pm
Friday
The Par 3 | Josie B | 1:00 - 4:00pm
Southcamp | Emjay | 4:00 - 7:00pm
Tonic by the Bay | Turin Robinson | 5:00 - 8:00pm
Saturday
Caves House | Amy & Shakti | 1:00 - 4:00pm
Aravina Estate | Emjay | 1:00 - 4:00pm
Beerfarm | Niki Rose | 2:00 - 5:00pm
Origins Market | Laine Wolfe | 5:00 - 7:30pm | Tickets
Tonic by the Bay | Dave Cooper | 5:00 - 8:00pm
Caves House | Mark Stone | 5:30 - 8:30pm
Southcamp | Soundwaves | 7:00pm - late
Har Bar | Easter Beats feat: The Canos | 8:00 - 11:00pm
Sunday
Caves House | Ray Jones | 1:00 - 4:00pm
Aravina Estate | Dan White | 1:00 - 4:00pm
The Par 3 | James Hunt | 3:00 - 6:00pm
Southcamp | Groove-o-matic | 4:00 - 7:00pm
Tonic by the Bay | Jules Candy & Tim Woodward | 5:00 - 8:00pm
Caves House | Freeway South | 5:30 - 8:30pm
News
WA Health measles alert update: 14 cases since mid-March with potential exposure sites relevant to the South West were noted.
Additional Qantas flights: Qantas will operate more flights between Perth and Busselton from June 2025.
Increased reward for vandalism information: The City of Busselton increased the reward for information regarding vandalism to City property.
Hilton Garden Inn Busselton wins awards: The Hilton Garden Inn Busselton hotel received two awards at the Australian Hotel Association Perth Accommodation Awards.
Ringtail Tally participation: Year 7 students from Georgiana Molloy Anglican School participated in the 2025 Ringtail Tally citizen science possum count.
Airport capacity concerns: City of Busselton authorities raised concerns regarding passenger capacity limitations at the Busselton Margaret River Airport.
Wildlife warning: A wildlife warning was issued for school holiday road trips - https://www.miragenews.com/tag/busselton/
Community partnership program: The application period for the Busselton Water Community Partnership Program is open.
Government Corner
City of Busselton Updates
ANZAC Day Road Closures: Public notice was issued on April 11 detailing specific road closures and times in both Busselton and Dunsborough scheduled for ANZAC Day (April 25) to facilitate parades and services, ensuring public safety during the events.
WA Health Measles Alert: On April 12, WA Health issued a measles update, identifying new cases infectious while visiting various locations.
Keep Australia Beautiful WA Clean Schools Workshop: Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABWA) announced a free "Clean Schools Workshop" to be held in Busselton on April 14, inviting educators to develop programs for litter-free schools. Registration details were provided.
City of Busselton Grants Writing Workshop: A free Grants Writing Workshop, facilitated by Wicked Strategies and aimed at sporting and community groups, took place in Busselton on April 15.
City of Busselton Changing Places Facility Opening: The City of Busselton announced the official opening of a new Changing Places accessible bathroom facility on the Busselton foreshore on April 16, enhancing accessible amenities for people with complex needs. The facility is a result of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2025-2029, endorsed by the City of Busselton Council in March. Its opening demonstrates the implementation of this policy to improve accessibility and inclusion.
City of Busselton Council Meeting Schedule: The City of Busselton's council meeting schedule shows fortnightly meetings in 2025. An Ordinary Council Meeting took place on April 9, with the next scheduled for April 23.
Weather
Thursday
24°C 🌡️ 12°C | 🌥️ | ☂️ 30% | 💨 S 30-45 km/h
Friday
19°C 🌡️ 11°C | ☁️ | ☂️ 20% | 💨 S/SE 15-30 km/h
Saturday
22°C 🌡️ 9°C | 🌥️ | ☂️ 10% | 💨 SE 15-20 km/h
Sunday
22°C 🌡️ 10°C | ☀️ | ☂️ 5% | 💨 E/NE 15-20 km/h
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