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Geographe Gazette 8/5/25
News, upcoming events, trivia, historical facts and more!
Welcome to The Geographe Gazette!
In today’s edition:
Residents campaign for bus service connecting Busselton to Yalyalup and the Busselton Airport1
Trials offer local surfers a pathway into the Margaret River Pro
Markets
Live Music
And more…
Quote of the Week |  |
"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
-Mark Twain
 | 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!
When did Busselton cease making butter?
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1952
D) 1954
Answer to Last Week’s Trivia:
The answer to last week's question is C) Sugarloaf Rock.
Weekend Markets |  |
Busselton
Busselton Community Garden Markets
Operating on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, this market is located at the community garden. It features fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, herbs, home-made preserves, seedlings, and plants
Date: Saturday
Time: 8am – 12pm
Location: Busselton Community Garden, 48/50 Strelly St
Busselton Rotary Markets A traditional periodic market held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at Signal Park. Offerings include local fruit and vegetables, various foods, crafts, and food and drink stalls, including a coffee van.
Date: Sunday
Time: 7am – 12pm
Dunsborough
Markets by the Bay A periodic market held on the second Saturday of the month, showcasing local artisans and producers. Local produce, art, gifts, fashion, wood products, books, honey, cheese, and paté.
Date: Saturday
Time: 8am – 1pm
Location: Lions Park, Dunsborough
 | Events |
Japan Club at Origins Market Free cultural and informational event by GOLD Educational Tours. Includes talks by Japan travel experts on student hosting and travel, tasting of authentic Japanese street food from market stalls, and exploration of Japanese culture and language.
Date: Thursday
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: Origins Market Busselton
"Flight" Exhibition Art exhibition by West Australian photographer Danielle Briggs exploring gravity and flight through unique film photographs. Coincides with the Australian Women Pilots' Association's conference.
Date: Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Old Courthouse Gallery, Busselton Cultural Precinct
"Women of the Southwest" Exhibition Evocative photography exhibition by Dionne Doig showcasing feminine identity, resilience, and connection to Wadandi Boodja.
Date: Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Bond Store Gallery, Old Courthouse Complex
Mother's Day Classic Busselton Annual fun run/walk (5km & 10km options) raising funds for breast and ovarian cancer research. Family-friendly community event.
Date: Sunday
Time: 8am - 11:30am
Location: Busselton Foreshore (near the Skate Park, starts at Busselton Surf Life Saving Club)
Bath Salt Workshop Led by Mystic Den, learning to blend salts, essential oils, and botanicals to craft personalized bath soaks.
Date: Sunday
Location: Origins Market, Busselton
"Clay & Connection – Not just a Mother's Day Workshop" By Creative Heart Counselling, a chance for individuals of all ages to explore clay as a medium for connection and collaborative art-making. (Note: Listed as "Sold Out").
Date: Sunday
Location: Origins Market, Busselton
"Mum & Me Pot Painting Workshop" Activity for children and their guardians to decorate terracotta pots and take home a succulent plant, fostering creativity and shared memories.
Date: Saturday
Location: Origins Market, Busselton
"Love Flowers: Mother's Day Retreat" Immersive experience including an exclusive tasting of Happs' wines, a guided floral painting session where participants create their own canvas, and a curated grazing board lunch. Set within the picturesque winery grounds.
Date: Sunday
Location: Happs Wines & Commonage Pottery, Quindalup
Geographe Bay parkrun Free, weekly 5km parkrun event. Open to all ages and abilities, encouraging running, jogging, or walking.
Date: Saturday
Time: 8am
Location: Sea Rescue building (coastal pathway), Busselton
Centennial Park parkrun Free, weekly 5km parkrun event. Open to all ages and abilities, encouraging running, jogging, or walking.
Date: Saturday
Time: 8am
Location: Dunsborough Foreshore, Dunsborough
Live Music |  |
Thursday
Caves House | Sean Lillico & Kevin McDonald | 6-8pm
Friday
Caves House | Steve Spouse | 5-7pm
Caves House | Jazz & Cocktails with Paula Renee | 7-9pm
Bailey Brewing Co | Live DJ | 5-8pm
Tonic by the Bay | Lukas D’Aqui | 5-8pm
Saturday
Aravina Estate | Chris Hawker | 12-3pm
Caves House | Martin Lee Cropper | 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday
 | News |
Four Yalyalup residents raised concerns with Vasse MLA Libby Mettam about the lack of public transport, requesting a service connecting Busselton to Yalyalup and the airport.
Five local surfers from Dunsborough and Yallingup competed for spots in the Margaret River Pro pre-trial.
The City's Elected Members and Executive Leadership Team held a Community Access Session at the Dunsborough & Districts Sporting Club on May 7, allowing residents to present issues directly.
Government Corner
City of Busselton Updates
Funding Boost Spurs Kids' Participation in Writers' Fest in Busselton, indicating support for cultural and educational programs.
Scheduled maintenance for Bridge 3368 on Vasse-Yallingup Siding Road completed, ensuring the upkeep and safety of local road infrastructure between Vasse and Yallingup.
Community consultation period for verifying the list of names for the Old Busselton Cemetery Project closed on May 7. This marks a key milestone in the City's heritage project to finalise records for new commemorative plaques.
Public consultation is ongoing for the re-advertised Local Planning Policy 4.1 concerning Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation. This policy has significant implications for housing and tourism in the region.
Proposed Dunsborough Hotel Resort Development public submissions are open until May 14. The proposal for a luxury hotel at Palmer Winery in Quindalup aims to capitalise on tourism growth.
Busselton Foreshore Changing Places Facility recently opened, providing enhanced accessibility for people with profound disabilities and their carers, aligning with the City's accessibility objectives
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2025-2029 has been endorsed by the City of Busselton Council. This plan will direct the City's efforts to improve accessibility across its services, facilities, and public spaces.
Weather |  |
Thursday
25°C 🌡️ 11°C | ☀️ | ☂️ 5% | 💨 N/NE 15-20 km/h
Friday
25°C 🌡️ 12°C | ☀️ | ☂️ 10% | 💨 N/NE 15-20 km/h
Saturday
23°C 🌡️ 13°C | 🌤️ | ☂️ 20% | 💨 S/SE 15-20 km/h
Sunday
24°C 🌡️ 11°C | ☀️ | ☂️ 5% | 💨 E/SE 15-20 km/h
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-Editor