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'What the hell?' Bomber now aims for Hawaiian Ironman

Once Essendon star David Zaharakis ended his 226-game AFL career, he found a new way to satisfy his love for competition.

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On 18th birthday, Nagpur's Daksh Khante youngest in the world to complete Ironman race in Australia

NAGPUR: City boy Daksh Khante scripted history in Busselton, Western Australia, on Sunday by attempting and finishing the Ironman on the day he turned 18, thus becoming the world's youngest finisher of a long-distance triathlon race.

The Times of India

Thompson aims to regain triathlon form at Busselton

Local triathlete Nick Thompson is among the favourites on Sunday at the Ironman WA 70.3 Asia-Pacific championships in coastal Busselton.

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Busselton volunteers open 'safe place' to give those struggling with mental health alternative to hospital

A volunteer group says people in regional Western Australia usually only have the hospital to turn to if they are struggling with mental health after hours.

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Police charge man over alleged armed hold-up of Busselton gun store

A 24-year-old man is charged over an alleged armed robbery that took place at a Busselton firearm store on Thursday.

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Busselton hospice volunteers say to work with the dying is a privilege

Busselton woman Linda Smith isn't a medical professional but has the privilege of being with people in their last moments.

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Every summer, WA black swans abandon their cygnets and FAWNA wildlife carers come to their rescue

Hungry and tired baby swans are being abandoned by their parents around Busselton. Stuck at sea, with nothing to eat or drink, they are being rescued by FAWNA.

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Busselton product and former AFL Hawk Damon Greaves recruited as punter by the University of Kansas

Former Hawthorn player Damon Greaves will become the latest Australian to try his hand at the American code when he joins the Kansas Jayhawks after accepting a scholarship to play in the US.

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Hail forces Busselton beachgoers to seek shelter during thunderstorm

Melbourne may be the city of "four seasons in one day", but Busselton in Western Australia had a crack at the title on Monday when beachgoers were forced to shelter from hail.

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Grief and disappointment in West Australian seaside town of Busselton after release of Bali terrorist Umar Patek

The West Australian seaside town of Busselton remains deeply affected by the Bali bombings — and the release of Umar Patek has been a terrible reminder.

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Billion-dollar problem looming as rising seas encroach on Busselton's landmark beachfront

Climate change and coastal erosion could leave parts of Busselton's beachfront, including schools and businesses, under water within 100 years. So which properties get protected and which ones are abandoned?

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Man's life saved after cardiac arrest at Busselton brewery thanks to 'amazing bystander' effort

When Mike Jackson collapsed from a massive heart attack in Busselton last week, locals used a phone app and "amazing" CPR to save his life.

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Local governments say more clarity needed on COVID-19 aboard cruise ship to dock in Geraldton, Busselton

Local governments say they are unaware of what protocols are in place around the outbreak of COVID-19 on board a cruise ship and what that means for their communities.

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Bunbury's Towns South Hockey Club coach removed and team disqualified after admitting to tanking

The Bunbury hockey team has admitted players were directed to tank a match so it could play an easier team in the finals.

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Holiday home owners refuse plea to rent out vacant properties, say housing crisis not their fault

There are almost five times as many short-stay properties available in this WA tourist hotspot as there are long-term rentals, but the owners say a desperate request from local government is taking the focus off the real source of the problem.

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Regional WA tourist hotspots Broome and Busselton feeling the house price boom

Western Australia's coastal holiday hotspots Broome and Busselton are experiencing surging house prices, with real estate agents reporting increased interest in regional living from city dwellers.

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Port Geographe in Busselton tames seaweed problem after years of issues

Seaweed still piles up at this Busselton beach every winter but residents say new techniques are paying off after years of expensive failures.

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Potato farmers call for 20 cents more per kilo as production costs continue to soar

Australia's potato farmers say a few cents at the check-out could be the difference between some staying in the game or walking away for good.

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Strict Airbnb, holiday home laws now enforced in Busselton, Dunsborough, Yallingup

The new laws in WA's south-west wine and tourism region apply night curfews to guests and require dogs to be supervised at all times.

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Busselton's St Mary Mackillop College principal defends handling of Year 11 suicide

The principal of a large Catholic school in country WA defends the school's handling of the suicide of a Year 11 student, following claims by a former teacher the school isn't properly responding to students with poor mental health.

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Rental crisis in WA forces families into caravans, filling up tourist parks

Busselton is the hardest place to find a rental anywhere in WA and even caravan parks are running out of room. For those lucky enough to find lodgings, life is cramped and uncertain.

ABC News

Long COVID-19 research has Busselton baby boomers helping scientists understand virus's effects

As researchers around the world try to determine the long-term impacts of COVID-19, data from one regional community is helping to unravel the mystery of the virus.

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Direct flights launched between Melbourne and WA's Margaret River tourism and wine region

The first flight linking Busselton directly with Melbourne arrives, almost 1,000 days after the flights were first announced. The new route is expected to generate $40 million for the local economy.

The Canberra Times

South West Wanderer Pass to entice travellers with discounts

A new tourism promotion launched today will see the WA State Government and South West WA tourism bodies partner to offer $100 travel vouchers to travellers booking the State's latest interstate flight route.

The Canberra Times

Direct flights launched between Busselton and Melbourne

To celebrate the launch of the new route, Jetstar has announced limited sale fares from $89 one way between Busselton and Melbourne.

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