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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.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

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 · Dec 2, 2024

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.

AAP · Nov 30, 2024

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.

ABC News · Feb 14, 2023

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.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

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.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

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?

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

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.

ABC News · Nov 15, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 26, 2022