Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!

In today’s edition:

• Busselton Triathlon Club Women's Tri 2025

• South-West heatwave

• Live Music

• And more…

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."

—Zig Ziglar

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 year did construction of the Busselton Jetty begin?

• A) 1864

• B) 1865

• C) 1867

• D) 1871

Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:

The answer to last week's question is A) Simmo's Ice Creamery."

Origins Market: A vibrant community hub showcasing Western Australian creatives, makers, and growers, providing a diverse range of shopping and dining experiences.

• Date: Friday / Saturday / Sunday

• Time: 8:30am - 9:00pm

• Location: 86 West St, Busselton

The Shed Markets Operates year-round.

• Date: Friday / Saturday / Sunday

• Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Location: 4 Skiff Way, Abbey

Busselton Community Garden Markets Fresh fruit and produce, alongside handmade treats, homewares, and gift ideas.

• Date: Saturday, March 29th

• Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm

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

Busselton Foreshore Markets Features local art, crafts, fruit and vegetables, along with a variety of food options.

• Date: Sunday, March 30th

• Time: 7:00am - 12:30pm

• Location: Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton

Rotary Markets Offer fresh fruit and produce, handmade treats, homewares, and gift ideas.

• Date: Sunday, March 30th

• Time: 7:00am - 12:00pm

• Location: Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton

Busselton Triathlon Club Women's Tri 2025 This sporting event encompasses various race categories, including Sprint, Mini, and Kids races, with specific distances for swimming, biking, and running.

• Date: Sunday, March 30th

• Time: 7:00am

• Location: Equinox Restaurant & Bar, Foreshore Parade, Busselton

XTERRA Dunsborough A significant multi-day off-road sporting event encompassing triathlon, duathlon, and trail running. Described as the "biggest off-road event in Asia in 2025".

• Date: Saturday / Sunday

• Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

• Location: Meelup Regional Park, Dunsborough

Douglas Kirsop & Mary-Lynne Stratton joint exhibition An art exhibition featuring the work of two artists.

• Date: Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Monday

• Location: The Studio Gallery in Yallingup

Lentedal Outdoor Movies amongst the vines A unique outdoor cinema experience amidst a vineyard setting, with the option to enjoy wine and wood-fired pizzas.

• Date: Saturday, March 29

• Time: 6:00pm to 10:00pm (movie starting between 7:30pm and 8:00pm)

• Location: Lentedal Vineyard Estate, 571 Vasse-Yallingup Siding Rd, Marybrook

Reptile Rampage 2025 (Expo Day) An expo focused on reptiles, featuring breeders, herpetology experts, suppliers, and services, along with live reptile shows.

• Date: Saturday, March 29

• Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

• Location: Discover Deadly Reptile Education Centre, Carbunup River

Thursday

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

• Har Bar | Haraoke | 7:30pm

Friday

• Caves House | The Groove-O-Matic | 5:30-8:30pm

• Har Bar | Fridays LIVE feat. Jules Candy | 7:30pm

• Tonic By the Bay | Dan Alcorn | 5-8pm

Saturday

• Aravina Estate | The Soul Survivors | 12-3pm

• Domaine Naturaliste | John Stringer | 12-3pm

• Clairault Streicker | Lukas D'Aqui | 12pm

• Beerfarm | Olive Mae | 12pm

• Caves House | Martin Lee Cropper | 1-4pm

• Caves House | Amy & Shakti | 5:30-8:30pm

• Har Bar | Autumn Beats feat: Edlin | 7:30pm

• Origins Market | Mike Goodwin Band | 5pm | Tickets

Sunday

• Skigh Wine | Sunday Sounds | 12-5:30pm

• Beerfarm | Seth Lowe | 12pm

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

• Tonic By the Bay | Nicky Sandover | 5-8pm

Heatwave High to Hit South West Region: The South West region is bracing for a heatwave, with Wednesday (March 26th) expected to be the hottest day in areas including Busselton.

RSPCA Worried About Dogs Being Left in Cars During Heatwave: The RSPCA has issued a warning to pet owners about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars during the predicted heatwave in the South West. This is an ongoing public awareness campaign focused on animal safety during extreme weather. Read more...

Dunsborough Blaze a Stark Reminder for the region: A recent bushfire in Dunsborough serves as a reminder of the ongoing bushfire risks in the broader region.

Weekend Getaway? Qantas Adds Perth to Busselton Flights: Qantas has introduced new flights between Perth and Busselton as part of a weekend getaway package, indicating improved connectivity and potential for increased tourism.

Dunsborough full ahead of short-stay crackdown: Dunsborough is experiencing high occupancy in short-stay accommodation, as owners face a registration deadline.

Busselton Fringe hosts jazz closing event this weekend The Busselton Fringe Festival is concluding with a jazz performance at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Busselton welcomes new Good Sammy store on West Street A new Good Sammy store has opened in Busselton, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Read more...

Government Corner

City of Busselton Updates

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2025-2029 endorsed by Council The City of Busselton endorsed its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2025-2029 on March 18th, signifying a long-term commitment to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for all community members.

Draft Local Planning Scheme 22 Progress Update On March 24th, the City of Busselton provided an update on the progress of its Draft Local Planning Scheme 22, indicating an ongoing review of planning regulations.

Public Notice: Audit and Risk Committee 7 May 2025 - Change of date A public notice issued on March 26th, announced the rescheduling of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting to May 7th.

Public Notice: Temporary Road and Car Park Closures – Busselton Women's Triathlon A public notice published on March 23rd, detailed temporary road and car park closures for the Busselton Women's Triathlon scheduled for March 30th, affecting Geographe Bay Road and Thomas Street, as well as car parks west of Signal Park, west of Kyst, and the King Street car park.

Thursday

35°C 🌡️ 20°C | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨 NE/SE 15-20 km/h

Friday

32°C 🌡️ 17°C | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 S 25-35 km/h

Saturday

30°C 🌡️ 17°C | ☁️ | 10% | 💨 E/SE 25-35 km/h

Sunday

31°C 🌡️ 17°C | ☀️ | 10% | 💨 NE/SE 20-30 km/h

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-Editor