Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!

In today’s edition:

• Go Blue for June 2025: Blue High Tea

• Busselton Rotary Markets

• Business Plan Fundamentals Workshop

• Live Music at Beerfarm and Geographe Bay Yacht Club

• And more…

"The most wasted of all days is one without laughter."

-E.E. Cummings

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!

Which famous event is held annually in Busselton, drawing participants from around the world?

• A) Ironman Western Australia

• B) Margaret River Pro

• C) Busselton Festival

• D) Cape to Cape Ultramarathon

Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:

The river flowing through Capel is the D) Capel River.

Busselton

Busselton Rotary Markets This event is a traditional community market offering local fruit & veg, foods, crafts, and food & drink stalls. Other items typically found include honey, chocolate, olive oil, locally made soaps, bric-a-brac, clothing, plants, and flowers. A coffee van is also usually present.

• Date: Sunday

• Time: 7am - 12pm

• Location: Signal Park, Busselton

Business Plan Fundamentals A workshop designed to help pre-start and new business owners, as well as existing owners without a plan, learn the key components of creating a business plan for growth, sustainability, and loan applications. It covers tips, common mistakes, and available resources, presented by Sana Turnock, Business Advisor at IPS Management Consultants. Funded by the State Government through the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC).

• Date: Thursday

• Time: 9:30am - 11:30am AWST

• Location: IPS Management Consultants, 15 Fairlawn Rd, Busselton

No Lights No Lycra Busselton A unique free-form dance session held in a dimly lit or dark room, offering a non-judgmental space for stress relief, joy of movement, and self-expression. There is no teacher and no steps to learn. It is part of a global dance community fostering an inclusive atmosphere.

• Date: Thursday

• Time: 6:30pm

• Location: Busselton Senior Citizens Centre - Best Dark Dance Space in Town, Busselton

Go Blue for June 2025: Blue High Tea A fundraising high tea with a "Blue" theme, part of the "Go Blue for June" flagship campaign by Busselton Hospice Care Inc. The event aims to raise awareness, funds, and community support for local end-of-life care services, including volunteer support, complementary therapies, and bereavement support. Busselton Hospice Care Inc. is a local not-for-profit that has served the community for over 30 years.

• Date: Thursday / Sunday

• Time: 11am - 2pm AWST

• Location: Geographe Bay Yacht Club, 1 King St, Busselton

Book Chat Club @ Dunsborough Library A monthly book chat meeting providing a forum for adults interested in literature to discuss books. It is part of the City of Busselton Libraries' efforts to engage the adult community in literary pursuits.

• Date: Thursday

• Time: 10am - 11am AWST

• Location: Dunsborough Public Library, Naturaliste Community Centre, Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough

Busselton Monthly Coffee Catch-up A casual chat over coffee to connect experienced and new business owners, share ideas, and build relationships in a relaxed setting. Held on the first Friday of each month, it is part of a series of networking events by BSW Connect - Business South West.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 9:30am - 11am AWST

• Location: Dôme Busselton Central, Shop 44/30 Kent St, Busselton

Phallic Pottery + Sip An adults-only novelty pottery class offering creative expression with a humorous and unconventional theme, combined with a social "sip" element. Participants engage in pottery making, likely with guidance, while enjoying beverages. Hosted by Imperfect Painter.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 5:30pm

• Location: Imperfect Painter, Abbey

Young Adults Game Nights A social gaming event providing a social and recreational outlet for young adults.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 6pm

• Location: Yallo, Yallingup

WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH 2025 A networking lunch specifically focused on women in business. The purpose is to facilitate connections, support, and idea-sharing among women business owners and professionals, highlighting initiatives supporting female entrepreneurs in the local business ecosystem.

• Date: Friday

• Time: 12:30pm

• Location: Tonic By The Bay, Dunsborough

Dunsborough Chess Club A regular community activity held at the Dunsborough Public Library providing a space for chess enthusiasts of all levels to play and connect. Open to all ages and abilities.

• Date: Saturday

• Time: 9am - 11:30am AWST

• Location: Dunsborough Public Library, Naturaliste Community Centre, Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough

Young Adults Volunteer Group An organized platform hosted at "Yallo" to engage young adults in volunteer activities and foster community involvement..

• Date: Saturday

• Time: 1pm

• Location: Yallo, Yallingup

Paint and Sip - Abstract Floral A guided painting session with an Abstract Floral theme, offering a relaxed and fun environment for creating art regardless of experience.

• Date: Saturday

• Time: 1pm

• Location: Yallingup Galleries, Yallingup

Mindful Monday - mandala A gently guided art session focusing on mindfulness and the symbolism of the lotus (purity) through drawing a lotus mandala. Participants have the option to add colour with watercolours, which are provided by the instructor . Participants need to bring their own sketchbook, pen, sharp pencil, ruler, compass, and rubber.

• Date: Monday

• Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm AWST

• Location: Old Courthouse and Police Complex, Queen Street, Busselton

Impact Café Series – 2025 - City of Busselton A practical, hands-on workshop presented by Lotterywest to help not-for-profits, charities, and community groups make a greater impact with initiatives and grant applications. It explores defining change, designing for outcomes, logic models, theories of change, measuring progress, and impact storytelling.

• Date: Monday

• Time: 6pm - 7pm AWST

• Location: Undalup Function Room, City of Busselton Civic Centre, 2 Southern Dr, Busselton

Dunsborough – Understanding Respite Care: Info Session with Capecare An information session presented by Capecare, a local aged care provider, to provide understanding about respite care services.

• Date: Monday

• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am AWST

• Location: Dunsborough Public Library, Naturaliste Community Centre, Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough

Busselton LineDance A regular, accessible class part of Dance Steps South West offerings, where adults of all abilities can learn line dances in a fun, social setting. Different line dance routines are taught each month, offering a way to engage in physical activity and social connection through dance .

• Date: Monday

• Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm AWST

• Location: 85 Adelaide St, Busselton

Busselton Salsa Rueda A regular class part of Dance Steps South West, offering the opportunity to learn Salsa Rueda (Cuban-style group salsa) in a fun, social group format. No partner is needed, and it is open to all abilities and dance levels . Teenagers 13+ can attend free with a paying adult.

• Date: Monday

• Time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm AWST

• Location: Adelaide Street, Busselton

Saturday

• Beerfarm | Telematics | 2-5pm beerfarm.com.au

• Origins | Danny Alcorn | 5:30-7:30 | Tickets 

Sunday

• Geographe Bay Yacht Club | Blue High Tea fundraiser (band) | 11am-1pm | Tickets

• Go Blue for June Campaign: This is a month-long fundraising and awareness campaign taking place throughout Busselton. It involves Busselton community groups participating by wearing blue dresses to raise funds, with a walk planned along the foreshore as part of the activities.

• Radiance South West GoFundMe: An ongoing crowdfunding effort is underway through GoFundMe to support vital services for South West families welcoming babies into their lives. This campaign aims to help the organization overcome a financial shortfall and continue providing crucial support.

City of Busselton Updates

• Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 22 Advertising Approved for advertising on 28 May, announced on 29 May. The City of Busselton Council endorsed draft LPS22 for public advertising, initiating a period for public review and submissions on future land use and development for the municipality. This provides an important opportunity for public participation. Read more

• Holgate Reserve Upgrade - Further Works Commencing A public notice was issued on 4 June regarding the commencement of further upgrade works shortly after this date, expected to continue until the end of August. These enhancements include the installation of a new all-access playground, provisions for shade sails, earthworks, irrigation, replacement turf, and new BBQ and picnic furniture. Site fencing will be erected within the park and temporary closure of adjacent car bays will be necessary. Options and costs for sewer connection for toilet facilities are still under investigation, with no current budget allocation. Read more

• Holgate Rd to Forth St - Coastal Path Upgrade: Infrastructure improvements are continuing along the Busselton foreshore with this ongoing upgrade throughout May and June. The project involves the removal of the existing footpath to allow for widening and reinforcement, aimed at enhancing the quality and usability of this key community infrastructure. Temporary diversions or closures of affected sections may be required. Read more

• Busselton Waste Facility – Groundwater Investigations: A long-term environmental management program continues in relation to groundwater contamination originating from the former facility on Rendezvous Road, Vasse. The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) provides regulatory oversight, and the City of Busselton is responsible for investigations, ongoing monitoring, and implementing remediation measures. 50 privately owned properties to the north and west of the closed landfill have been classified as "remediated for restricted use" with specific restrictions on the use of superficial groundwater. Scheme water (household tap water) is not affected. A precautionary measure advises against using shallow groundwater from the classified properties to irrigate home-grown produce. Read more

• City Embraces Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative: The City formally announced its support for this initiative on 27 March, an ongoing program designed to raise awareness and foster better support for individuals living with disabilities that are not immediately obvious. Key staff members who frequently interact with customers have received specialized training to offer more compassionate, understanding, and effective support. This initiative reflects a dedication to creating an environment where all community members feel recognized, respected, and supported. Read more

Thursday

19°C 🌡️ 10°C | 🌦️ | ☂️ 40% | 💨 SW/S 15-30 km/h

Friday

18°C 🌡️ 6°C | ☁️ | ☂️ 20% | 💨 Variable 5-15 km/h

Saturday

19°C 🌡️ 7°C | 🌥️ | ☂️ 20% | 💨 Variable 5-15 km/h

Sunday

18°C 🌡️ 5°C | ☀️ | ☂️ 10% | 💨 N/NE 15-20 km/h

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-Editor