Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!

In today’s edition:

• ANZAC Day commemorations and services in Busselton and Dunsborough

• Young Busselton swimmer wins 12 medals at State Championships

• Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club hosts record Bay Regatta

• Busselton businesses recognised in Regional Business Excellence Awards

• And more…

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."

—Winston Churchill

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 was Busselton's peak butter production in the 1940s?

• A) 20 tons per week

• B) 25 tons per week

• C) 30 tons per week

• D) 35 tons per week

Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:

The answer to last week's question is A) CinefestOZ.

Busselton

Origins Market - An indoor hub in Busselton offering local produce, artisans, a food hall, wine tasting, live entertainment, and workshops.

• Date: Thu / Sat / Sun

• Time: Thu & Sat: 8:30am–9pm; Sun: 8:30am–6pm

• Location: 86 West St, Busselton

Busselton Community Garden Markets - A community market at the garden featuring fresh produce, plants, and homemade goods.

• Date: Saturday

• Time: 8am–12pm

• Location: Busselton Community Garden, 50 Strelly Street, Busselton

Busselton Rotary Markets - A community market run by the Rotary Club with a potential mix of stalls including crafts, produce, and community groups.

• Date: Sunday

• Time: 7am–12pm

• Location: Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton

Dunsborough

Dunsborough Lions Market - A seasonal community market run by the Lions Club offering local goods. April is the last month before their winter break.

• Date: Saturday

• Time: 8am–1pm

• Location: Lions Park, 38 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough

Women of the Southwest Exhibition A photography exhibition by Dionne Doig celebrating the strength, resilience, and beauty of women connected to the Wadandi Boodja (land).

• Date: Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun

• Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

• Location: Old Courthouse Complex, 4-6 Queen Street, Busselton

Larry Mitchell, Brendon Darby & Shannah Mitchell Exhibition An exhibition featuring landscape and seascape paintings that highlight the beauty and fragility of the West Australian environment.

• Date: Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun

• Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

• Location: Yallingup Galleries, Cnr Caves Rd & Gunyulgup Valley Dr, Yallingup

Yondee Shane Hansen Exhibition An exhibition of contemporary Noongar art by renowned Indigenous artist Yondee Shane Hansen, blending traditional motifs with modern interpretations and bold narratives, exploring identity and connection to land.

• Date: Thu / Fri / Sat

• Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

• Location: Yallingup Aboriginal Art, 3057 Caves Road, Yallingup

ANZAC Day Dawn Service - Busselton Traditional commemorative Dawn Service honouring the service and sacrifice of armed forces personnel.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 5:45am

• Location: Busselton War Memorial, Rotary Park, Causeway Road, Busselton

ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast - Busselton Breakfast at the Busselton RSL following the Dawn Service.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 6:30am

• Location: Busselton RSL Sub-Branch, 10 Kent Street, Busselton

ANZAC Day Parade - Busselton A community parade marching down Queen Street to the Rotary Park War Memorial.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 9:15am (forms 9:00am)

• Location: Mitchell Park (start) to Rotary Park War Memorial (end), Busselton

ANZAC Day Morning Service - Busselton Main commemorative service following the parade at the War Memorial.

• Date: Friday

• Time: Approximately 9:35am

• Location: Busselton War Memorial, Rotary Park, Causeway Road, Busselton

ANZAC Day Morning Tea, Lunch & Activities - Busselton Post-service gathering at the Busselton RSL with food, bar service, and traditional ANZAC Day activities including 2-Up.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 10:30am onwards

• Location: Busselton RSL Sub-Branch, 10 Kent Street, Busselton

ANZAC Day Parade & Service - Dunsborough Community parade and commemorative service at the War Memorial in Centennial Park.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 10:45am (meet 10:30am) - Service at 11:00am

• Location: Lions Park (meet) to Centennial Park (service), Dunsborough

Beginner Watercolours: Karri Forest Escape Workshop focused on beginner watercolour techniques.

• Date: Sunday

• Time: 1:30pm onwards

• Location: Yallingup Galleries, Cnr Caves Rd & Gunyulgup Valley Dr, Yallingup

Thursday

• Caves House | Sean Lillico & Kevin McDonald | 6-8pm

• Southcamp | Dan White | 5–7pm

• Origins Market | Locals' Night | 5pm-8pm

• Har Bar | HARaoke | 8pm-11pm

Friday

• Caves House | Laine Wolfe | 1-4pm

• Southcamp | Mitch Baker Band | 4–7pm

• Tonic By The Bay | Laine Wolfe | 5-8pm

• Caves House | Emjay | 5:30-8:30pm

• Southcamp | RnB DJ | 7pm–late

• Har Bar | Fridays Live feat: Turin Robinson | 8-11pm

Saturday

• Caves House | Olive Mae | 1-4pm

• Beerfarm | Martin Lee Cropper | 2-5pm

• Old Courthouse Complex | WAAPA Percussion Ensemble | 4-5pm

• Southcamp | Nathan Parsons | 4–7pm

• Origins Market | Travis Caudle | 5:30-7:30pm | Tickets

• Caves House | Pete Matthews | 5:30-8:30pm

• Southcamp | Wholesome Grooves – DJ MU | 7pm–late

• Har Bar | Autumn beats feat: Edlin | 8-11pm

Sunday

• Caves House | Juni Sounds | 1-4pm

• Southcamp | Mark Moule | 1–4pm

• Skigh Wine | Sunday Sounds (Artist TBC) | 12-5:30pm

• Tonic By The Bay | Mr & Mrs Smith | 5-8pm

• Caves House | Travis Caudle | 5-8:30pm

Busselton business recognised with awards: Geographe Holiday Homes achieved recognition by winning a Regional Business Excellence Award, and two other local Busselton businesses were named as finalists for a State award.

Busselton to host NAIDOC Netball Carnival: The city of Busselton is scheduled to host the Netball WA NAIDOC Carnival, which will bring together netball teams from across the South West, Peel, and Great Southern regions.

SummerSalt music festival held at Barnard Park: The SummerSalt music festival took place at Barnard Park on the Busselton Foreshore, featuring performances by a line-up of various Australian artists.

Anzac Day commemorations planned: Plans are underway and announcements made for Anzac Day services to be held in both Busselton and Dunsborough on April 25.

Young Busselton swimmer achieves State success: Aidan Fisher, a 10-year-old swimmer from Busselton, was celebrated for his achievements at the WA Junior Championships in Perth, where he won an impressive total of 12 medals, including seven gold medals.

New chocolate shop opens on the foreshore: A new retail establishment, named 'Little Ottos' chocolate shop, opened its doors on the Busselton foreshore.

Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club hosts record regatta: The Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club held its largest-ever Bay Regatta, with the participation of over 50 boats. This sporting event on the water drew significant community involvement and attention in Dunsborough.

Government Corner

City of Busselton Updates

• The City of Busselton held an Ordinary Council Meeting on April 23. These meetings are the primary forum for local government decision-making. The meeting commenced at 5:30pm and was live-streamed.

• A public consultation period is open for the readvertised draft Local Planning Policy 4.1 - Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) until April 30. This policy addresses short-term rentals in the area and seeks community feedback.

• The Dunsborough Lakes Sporting Precinct is closed for the installation of stadium lighting from April 16 to May 9.

• The City of Busselton issued a notice on April 8 regarding the ongoing rural road verge maintenance program by City crews over the next couple of months to ensure roadside safety.

State Government Initiatives

• WA Health issued a measles alert that was active from April 19 onwards for the South West region, which includes Busselton and Dunsborough. Residents and visitors were advised to be vigilant for symptoms following the identification of cases in the broader region.

• The Bussell Highway Duplication project, managed by Main Roads WA, is ongoing. During April, the project involved the progressive opening of southbound carriageway sections between Capel and Busselton, with associated traffic management and potential delays.

• Busselton Water has its 2025 Community Partnership Program open until May 14, offering grants for local projects related to water efficiency, environment, education, and community. Their biennial Customer Survey is also open until May 14, seeking public feedback.

Thursday

20 °C 🌡️ 12 °C | 🌦️ | ☂️ 60% | 💨 SW 20-40 km/h

Friday

21 °C 🌡️ 9 °C | 🌤️ | ☂️ 10% | 💨 SE 15-20 km/h

Saturday

22 °C 🌡️ 9 °C | 🌥️ | ☂️ 5% | 💨 Light winds

Sunday

23 °C 🌡️ 10 °C | 🌥️ | ☂️ 5% | 💨 Light winds

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-Editor