Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!

In today’s edition:

• Busselton Jetty Swim 2025

• Live music & events

• News

• And more…

Quote of the Week

"If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way."

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

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 Leeuwin Lighthouse

• B) Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

• C) Point Peron Lighthouse

• D) Cape Bouvard Lighthouse

Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:

The current length of the jetty is B) 1.8 kilometers.

Busselton

Busselton Rotary Markets

The Busselton Rotary Markets, held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, are a treasure trove of local delights. Here, you'll find a wide variety of stalls offering fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan foods, handcrafted goods, and unique gifts. Be sure to grab a coffee from one of the coffee vans and soak up the lively community atmosphere.

• Date: Sunday, 9 February

• Time: 7:00am to 12:00pm

• Location: Signal Park, Busselton WA

Lions Vasse Twilight Markets

For a unique market experience, head to the Lions Vasse Twilight Markets. Held on Friday evenings during the summer months, these markets offer a chance to browse handcrafted goods, fresh produce, and enjoy the warm evening air!

• Date: Friday, 7 February

• Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm

• Location: Napoleon Promenade, VASSE WA

Dunsborough

Markets by the Bay

Markets by the Bay takes place on the second Saturday of each month in the heart of Dunsborough. This vibrant market showcases the creativity of local artisans and producers, with stalls offering everything from fresh produce and handmade crafts to unique gifts and fashion items.

Key Information:

• Date: Saturday, 8 February

• Time: 8:00am to 1:00pm

• Location: Lions Park Dunsborough, Dunsborough WA 6281

Events

Busselton Jetty Swim 2025

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Busselton Jetty Swim is a highlight on Western Australia's open water swimming calendar. This internationally recognized event takes place over two days, offering a variety of distances to cater to swimmers of all levels.

The signature event, the 3.6km swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty, takes place on Sunday morning. But the excitement extends beyond the main swim, with a diverse program that includes:

• Kids Swim: A 222m swim around the small swimming jetty for junior swimmers (Saturday at 1:30 pm)

• Simon's 500m Shortcut Swim: A 500m swim that includes a unique passage under the jetty (Saturday at 2:00 pm)

• Team Swims: 3.6km swims in teams of 2 or 4, with a new course and beach-based transitions for 2025 (Saturday at 2:15 pm)

• One Mile Swim to Shore: A 1.6km swim starting from the end of the jetty (Sunday at 9:30 am)

Beyond the swims, the Busselton Jetty Swim offers a vibrant festival atmosphere with beach games, a free family-friendly sunset concert on Saturday evening featuring the band Jebediah, and a variety of activities on the foreshore.

• Dates: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 2025

• Location: Busselton Foreshore

• Website: busseltonjettyswim.org.au

Busselton Runners Club Bay Run

If running or walking is more your style, the Busselton Runners Club Bay Run provides a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of Geographe Bay Road. This event is organized by the Busselton Runners Club, a local club that promotes running and fitness in the community.

• Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025

• Location: Geographe Bay Rd, Busselton, WA

Ocean Heroes Dunsborough

Ocean Heroes Dunsborough invites you to a free screening of the powerful documentary "Racing Extinction". Following the film, there will be a discussion about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, exploring the devastating impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. This event offers a valuable opportunity to learn more about this critical environmental issue and how we can all contribute to solutions.

• Date: Sunday, 9 February

• Location: 307 Geographe Bay Rd, Quindalup WA 6281

Domaine Naturaliste Harvest Sundowner

Celebrate the 2025 vintage with Domaine Naturaliste at our Harvest Sundowner. Enjoy delicious wines, live music by John Stringer, and Asian delights from Little Hand Dumplings.

• Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025

• Location: Domaine Naturaliste, Wilyabrup

Lentedal Outdoor Movies: The Big Blue

Dive into the ocean's depths with a screening of The Big Blue. This family-friendly film is perfect for a summer evening.

• Date: Sunday, 9 February 2025

• Start time: 7:30-8pm, depending on light

• Location: Lentedal winery

Rocky Ridge Run Club

Join the Rocky Ridge Run Club for a casual, 30-minute jog along the coast. Finish the run and enjoy a 50% discount on Core Range pours at the TapHouse.

• When: Every Tuesday afternoon at 5:30pm

• Where: Rocky Ridge, Busselton

Friday

• Har Bar | The Negronis | 7:30pm

• Caves House | Emjay | 5:30-8:30pm

Saturday

• Aravina Estate | Adrian Hoffman | 12-3pm

• Clairault Streicker | Laine Wolfe | 12pm

• Howard Park | DJ Ess Dub | 4:30-7:30pm

• Beerfarm | Mufassa | 2-5pm

• Bootleg Brewery | Olive Mae | TBA

• Origins Market | Luko | 5-8pm

• Har Bar | Summer Slammers feat DJ Cuppa Tea | 7:30pm

• Caves House | Vic & Pearl | 1-4pm

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

Sunday

• Lenton Brae | Sash Seabourne | TBA

• Bootleg Brewery | Seth Lowe | 12-3pm

• Caves House | Chris Hawker | 1-4pm

• Caves House | Mark & Caves Collective | 5:30-8:30pm

• Temporary Road and Car Park Closures for Bay Run: Road closures will be in place on Friday, 7 February 2025, to facilitate the 2025 Bay Run on the Busselton Foreshore

• Coastal Dune Resilience Project: Maintenance work will be carried out on the coastal stretch from King Street to Margaret Street.

• New Water Pipeline Installation: Busselton Water will install a new water pipeline along Caves Road from Mitchell Street to Marybrook Road, Marybrook, starting 3 February 2025

• Applications Open for Winter Sporting Season: Applications are open for community sporting clubs requiring the use of City reserves and hard courts during the 2025 Winter Season (1 April 2025 – 30 September 2025)

• Busselton Margaret River Airport Noise Management Plan Review: The City of Busselton has completed a review of the Busselton Margaret River Airport Noise Management Plan (2022) and proposes amendments to be submitted to the Office of the Environmental Protection Authority for approval

Government Corner

City of Busselton Updates

• Busselton Foreshore Car Park Closures: The City of Busselton is installing a new Changing Places accessible facility on the Busselton Foreshore. To facilitate this installation, some car parks will be closed from February 6-9. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their trips accordingly and seek alternative parking options during this period.

• Short-Term Rental Accommodation Regulations: The City of Busselton is seeking public input on proposed changes to the regulations for short-term rental accommodation. These changes aim to address concerns about the impact of short-term rentals on the availability of long-term housing in the region. Residents are encouraged to participate in the public consultation process and share their views on the proposed regulations.

Weather

Friday

34°C 🌡️ 17°C | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 E 24 km/h

Saturday

32°C 🌡️ 20°C | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 W 18 km/h

Sunday

26°C 🌡️ 19°C | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 NW 32 km/h

Monday

28°C 🌡️ 17°C | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 W 24 km/h

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-Editor