Geographe Gazette 20/3/25

News, upcoming events, trivia, historical facts and more!

March 20, 2025

Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!

In today’s edition:

  • Busselton Fringe

  • Weekend Markets

  • Live Music

  • And more…

Quote of the Week

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today."

—H. Jackson Brown Jr.

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 famous ice creamery in Dunsborough?

  • A) Simmo's Ice Creamery

  • B) Dunsborough Ice Cream

  • C) Gelato Dunsborough

  • D) Ice Cream Factory

Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:

The answer to last week's question is A) Thomas Timothee Vasse.

Weekend Markets

Busselton

Origins Market A diverse range of goods, including fresh fruit and produce, handmade treats, homewares, and gift ideas, with night markets on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Date: Thursday, March 20th to Sunday, March 23rd

  • Time: 8:30am - 9:00pm (Thursday to Saturday), 8:30am - 6:00pm (Sunday)

  • Location: 86 West St, Busselton

Busselton Community Garden Markets Focuses on local produce and plants grown within the community garden.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm

  • Location: 50 Strelly Street, Busselton

Rotary Markets Offers a wide range of goods, including local produce, arts and crafts, clothing, food, and drinks.

  • Date: Sunday, March 23rd

  • Time: 7:00am to 12:00pm

  • Location: Signal Park, Busselton WA, Signal Park, Marine Terrace, Busselton

Busselton Lions Club Saturday Morning Shed Sales Sells second-hand goods donated by the public.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Time: 7:00am to 11:00am

  • Location: Lions Club Busselton, Queen Elizabeth Avenue

The Shed Markets Open year-round, offering a variety of goods.

  • Date: Thursday, March 20th to Sunday, March 23rd

  • Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

  • Location: 4 Skiff Way, Abbey

Dunsborough

Dunsborough Lions Market Offers a variety of goods.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Time: 8:00am to 1:00pm

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

Events

Busselton Fringe Festival 2025 A fusion of entertainment and creativity offering a diverse program of entertainment and creative performances.

  • Date: Thursday, March 20th to Sunday, March 24th

  • Location: Various locations across Busselton

Baby Bounce at Dunsborough Library An early literacy program for babies.

  • Date: Thursday, March 20th

  • Location: Dunsborough Library

Locals' Night at Origins A community-focused evening.

  • Date: Thursday, March 20th

  • Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Location: Origins Market, Busselton

Baby Bounce at Busselton Library An early literacy program for babies.

  • Date: Friday, March 21st

  • Location: Busselton Library

Storytime at Busselton Library A literacy program for young children.

  • Date: Friday, March 21st

  • Location: Busselton Library

Jazz on the Jetty Music event.

  • Date: Friday, March 21st

  • Time: 6:00 pm

  • Location: Busselton Jetty

Busselton Library ~ Writers Group Meeting for local writers.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Location: Busselton Library

Captivate Capel Community festival celebrating World Water Day.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Location: Erle Scott Reserve, Capel

Open Mic Arvo Open microphone event.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Location: Lenton Brae Estate, Wilyabrup

Tiny Homes, Big Memories: Leeuwin Escape Family Day Family day event.

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Time: 10:00 am

  • Location: 95 Joseph Dr

Lentedal Outdoor Movies amongst the vines Outdoor cinema experience screening Blueback (PG).

  • Date: Saturday, March 22nd

  • Time: Movies will start between 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm depending on ambient light

  • Location: Lentedal winery

Decluttering: Where to begin @Busselton Library Workshop on decluttering.

  • Date: Monday, March 24th

  • Location: Busselton Library

Busselton Chess Club Meeting for chess enthusiasts.

  • Date: Monday, March 24th

  • Location: Busselton Library

Live Music

Thursday

  • Caves House | Sean Lillico & Kevin McDonald | 6:00 to 8:00pm

  • Harbar | Haraokel | 7:30pm

Friday

  • Caves House | Martin Lee Cropper | 5:30 to 8:30pm

  • Shelter Brewing Co. | Ben Lee | 5:00pm | Tickets

  • Harbar | Qynn Beardman | 7:30pm

Saturday

  • Caves House | Missie Duo | 5:30 to 8:30pm

  • Har Bar | Autumn Beats feat: DJ Housejunkie | 7:30pm

  • Origins Market | Tom O'Brien | 5:30 to 7:30pm | Tickets

  • Beerfarm | German Brass Band | 2:00 to 5:00pm

Sunday

  • Caves House | Bayrisch Brass | 5:30 to 8:30 pm

News

Local Business and Economy:

  • Peter Campbell was appointed as the new chair of the Margaret River Wine Association.

  • Surf N' Dirt Adventure Tours was closed due to the owner's surfing injury.

Environment and Safety:

  • The impact of the recent bushfire continues, with the closure of Dunsborough's Marri Reserve ongoing.

  • Reports detailed four shark sightings in Dunsborough within the past week.

Other Community News:

  • The City of Busselton welcomed students from the Rural Clinical School of WA.

  • A petition was presented to the council advocating for the sealing of the Metricup-Yelverton Road.

Government Corner

City of Busselton Updates

  • Roadworks Alert: Expect potential delays on Bussell Highway, between Travellers Well Street and Macintyre Street. Works are scheduled to begin at the end of March and continue until June.

  • Skate Park Maintenance: A heads-up that the Busselton Skate Park will be closed for cleaning and resealing from March 25th to 28th, 2025.

  • Saltwater Precinct Business Plan: The City is seeking your input! The business plan for the proposed Saltwater precinct is now available for public submissions.

  • Disability Access and Inclusion: The City Council endorsed its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2025-2029 on March 18th, outlining their commitment to improving accessibility for all residents.

  • Burning Restrictions: Remember that the Prohibited Burning Period remains in effect until March 28th, 2025. Please adhere to these regulations to ensure community safety.

  • Coastal Protection Ongoing: Work continues on coastal strengthening projects along the Geographe Bay coastline.

  • Saltwater Centre Progress: Development of the Saltwater Convention and Performing Arts Centre is ongoing, with the business plan now advertised.

  • Marri Reserve Recovery: Bushfire recovery efforts at Marri Reserve continue, and the reserve remains temporarily closed.

Shire of Capel:

  • Public Lighting Tender: The Shire announced RFT 25-01 for the maintenance of public lighting on March 13th.

  • Weed Control Commencing: Residents in Dalyellup can expect to see weed control activities underway from Monday, March 17th.

  • Regional Road Project: The Bunbury Outer Ring Road Project continues to progress, which may impact travel in the broader region.

Weather

Thursday

26°C 🌡️ 11°C | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 WSW 15-25 km/h

Friday

30°C 🌡️ 11°C | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 SSE 15-25 km/h

Saturday

32°C 🌡️ 13°C | ☀️ | 5% | 💨 S 15-25 km/h

Sunday

29°C 🌡️ 15°C | 🌤️ | 5% | 💨 SSE 20-30 km/h

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-Editor