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Tails of the City- Dog Management Signage

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Work with us to improve dog management signage!
As part of the Council’s February 2026 decision to adjust Dog Beach Exercise Areas, the City is seeking expressions of interest from community members to take part in a workshop focused on signage design for our dog beaches, beach access paths, and sporting grounds.

During previous consultation, we heard your feedback that some of our current signage can be confusing. We’re committed to improving this and want to work with the community to develop clear, easy-to-understand signage that better supports everyone who uses these shared spaces.

The workshop will include:
- A breakdown of what came out of our 2025 signage audit
- An overview of feedback previously received on signage
- Identifying locations for signage relating to dog beaches, beach access paths, and sporting grounds
- Explore different designs and understand what elements work best

The workshop is expected to be held in early June 2026. If you are interested in being part of this workshop, please email city@busselton.wa.gov.au with the subject heading: ‘Dog signage workshop’ by 5.00pm 29 May 2026.
Work with us to improve dog management signage!
As part of the Council’s February 2026 decision to adjust Dog Beach Exercise Areas, the City is seeking expressions of interest from community members to take part in a workshop focused on signage design for our dog beaches, beach access paths, and sporting grounds.

During previous consultation, we heard your feedback that some of our current signage can be confusing. We’re committed to improving this and want to work with the community to develop clear, easy-to-understand signage that better supports everyone who uses these shared spaces.

The workshop will include:
- A breakdown of what came out of our 2025 signage audit
- An overview of feedback previously received on signage
- Identifying locations for signage relating to dog beaches, beach access paths, and sporting grounds
- Explore different designs and understand what elements work best

The workshop is expected to be held in early June 2026. If you are interested in being part of this workshop, please email city@busselton.wa.gov.au with the subject heading: ‘Dog signage workshop’ by 5.00pm 29 May 2026.
You Choose 2025/26

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Council Resolution 29 April 2026 You Choose 2025/2026
Eight community‑led projects will share $100,000 in funding through the City of Busselton’s You Choose Community Funding Program, with residents directly deciding where the money went. Council endorsing the decision at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 29 April 2026.

More than 1,000 community members took part in the online voting process, virtually “spending” the budget by selecting and ranking the projects they felt would make the greatest local impact.

All successful recipients:
1.Latitude 33.7 Physiotherapy – Move Beyond Cancer ($19,500)
2.Cycling without Age Dunsborough – Pilot Project ($20,000)
3.Solaris Cancer Centre – Complementary Therapy (Busselton Therapy Bed) ($5,364)
4.Radiance Network – 1:1 In‑home Support Outreach Program ($18,960)
5.Busselton Population Medical Research Institute – Interactive Journey of Past and Future Discoveries ($19,900)
6.Reconnect to Nature – Gardening with Wildlife Workshop ($2,039)
7.Friends of Meelup – Fire Effects on Soil Microbiome Diversity ($10,000)
8.Busselton Greyhound Awareness – Foster Care Packs ($4,237)

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped shape outcomes for our community.

Council Resolution 29 April 2026 You Choose 2025/2026
Eight community‑led projects will share $100,000 in funding through the City of Busselton’s You Choose Community Funding Program, with residents directly deciding where the money went. Council endorsing the decision at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 29 April 2026.

More than 1,000 community members took part in the online voting process, virtually “spending” the budget by selecting and ranking the projects they felt would make the greatest local impact.

All successful recipients:
1.Latitude 33.7 Physiotherapy – Move Beyond Cancer ($19,500)
2.Cycling without Age Dunsborough – Pilot Project ($20,000)
3.Solaris Cancer Centre – Complementary Therapy (Busselton Therapy Bed) ($5,364)
4.Radiance Network – 1:1 In‑home Support Outreach Program ($18,960)
5.Busselton Population Medical Research Institute – Interactive Journey of Past and Future Discoveries ($19,900)
6.Reconnect to Nature – Gardening with Wildlife Workshop ($2,039)
7.Friends of Meelup – Fire Effects on Soil Microbiome Diversity ($10,000)
8.Busselton Greyhound Awareness – Foster Care Packs ($4,237)

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped shape outcomes for our community.
Council Decision on Dog Beach Review

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Council has endorsed minor adjustments to the City’s Dog Beach Exercise Areas, with most existing arrangements staying the same.
Seven zones will have minor boundary adjustments to better match beach access points, whilst two locations will trial a new Seasonal On‑Leash period from 1 Dec 2026–28 Feb 2027, 9am–5pm:

Zone 6 – Ford Rd to Brown St

Zone 38 – Smiths Beach

We will also roll out clearer, updated signage. The trial Seasonal On-Leash will be reviewed after the 2026/27 summer season. Over the coming months, the City will be seeking expressions of interest from community members to inform design of the new signage.
Changes will not take effect until 31 July 2026, subject to 2026/27 budget approval.
To view the video recording of the Ordinary Council Meeting, or the minutes from the meeting (available in the coming weeks), visit Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton(External link)
We thank you for your time and input throughout this process. Your feedback played an important role in shaping the final outcome.
Council has endorsed minor adjustments to the City’s Dog Beach Exercise Areas, with most existing arrangements staying the same.
Seven zones will have minor boundary adjustments to better match beach access points, whilst two locations will trial a new Seasonal On‑Leash period from 1 Dec 2026–28 Feb 2027, 9am–5pm:

Zone 6 – Ford Rd to Brown St

Zone 38 – Smiths Beach

We will also roll out clearer, updated signage. The trial Seasonal On-Leash will be reviewed after the 2026/27 summer season. Over the coming months, the City will be seeking expressions of interest from community members to inform design of the new signage.
Changes will not take effect until 31 July 2026, subject to 2026/27 budget approval.
To view the video recording of the Ordinary Council Meeting, or the minutes from the meeting (available in the coming weeks), visit Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton(External link)
We thank you for your time and input throughout this process. Your feedback played an important role in shaping the final outcome.
Dog Beach Exercise Areas- Council Update

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Update 11/12/25- Council Outcome 10 December 2025
The Review of Dog Beach Exercise Areas was presented to Council last night (10 December 2025). Councillors resolved to defer the decision until the Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 February 2026. This deferral, scheduled after the busy summer period, ensures Councillors have adequate time to carefully consider the breadth and diversity of the over 3000 community submissions and apply the due diligence such an important decision deserves.
No changes have been made to current dog beach designations at this stage. Community members can continue to use these areas as usual under existing conditions.
Officers were not recommending any changes until the 2026/27 summer season, and this deferral means a decision can still be made prior to that period.
Rangers will continue proactive patrols at locations with seasonal or prohibited controls to monitor compliance and ensure recommendations remain aligned with on-the-ground observations.
Beach users are reminded that these areas are shared spaces. If you have concerns about responsible dog management in any public areas, please contact the City’s Rangers team (08 9781 044).
Minutes from the Council meeting will be available on the City’s website in the coming week.
Update 11/12/25- Council Outcome 10 December 2025
The Review of Dog Beach Exercise Areas was presented to Council last night (10 December 2025). Councillors resolved to defer the decision until the Ordinary Council Meeting on 25 February 2026. This deferral, scheduled after the busy summer period, ensures Councillors have adequate time to carefully consider the breadth and diversity of the over 3000 community submissions and apply the due diligence such an important decision deserves.
No changes have been made to current dog beach designations at this stage. Community members can continue to use these areas as usual under existing conditions.
Officers were not recommending any changes until the 2026/27 summer season, and this deferral means a decision can still be made prior to that period.
Rangers will continue proactive patrols at locations with seasonal or prohibited controls to monitor compliance and ensure recommendations remain aligned with on-the-ground observations.
Beach users are reminded that these areas are shared spaces. If you have concerns about responsible dog management in any public areas, please contact the City’s Rangers team (08 9781 044).
Minutes from the Council meeting will be available on the City’s website in the coming week.
Rotary Park Playground Upgrade

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Rotary Park is about to undergo a transformation!
Following community consultation earlier this year, as well as feedback from the City’s Disability Access and Inclusion Group, the Rotary Park playground will soon be upgraded.
The new design will include:
• A toddler, standard and all abilities swing
• Soft-fall matting that is wheelchair accessible to elements within the play space
• A carousel
• Multi-play unit with slide
• A ‘Grasshopper’ climbing structure with slide
• Shade sails covering the playspace
Our team will be working hard to complete this exciting new playground by the end of 2025.
Rotary Park is about to undergo a transformation!
Following community consultation earlier this year, as well as feedback from the City’s Disability Access and Inclusion Group, the Rotary Park playground will soon be upgraded.
The new design will include:
• A toddler, standard and all abilities swing
• Soft-fall matting that is wheelchair accessible to elements within the play space
• A carousel
• Multi-play unit with slide
• A ‘Grasshopper’ climbing structure with slide
• Shade sails covering the playspace
Our team will be working hard to complete this exciting new playground by the end of 2025.
Tails of the City- Proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas

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Update 28/11/25
Thank you to everyone who took the to provide feedback during the consultation period held from Monday 30 June to Sunday 10 August 2025.
Officers have now completed their analysis of all community feedback received for the proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas. An agenda item containing officer recommendations has been prepared for the Ordinary Council Meeting of Wednesday 10 December 2025. The Council will be asked to consider this agenda item at that meeting and to make a decision then.
To view all Council agendas and minutes, please visit the City’s website: Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton
For further information about Council Meeting processes and procedures, please visit: About Council and Committee Meetings » City of Busselton
Please note that the public are welcome to attend the meeting in person or may choose to watch the live stream on the City’s YouTube channel: City of Busselton - YouTube
Thank you again for your participation.
Update 28/11/25
Thank you to everyone who took the to provide feedback during the consultation period held from Monday 30 June to Sunday 10 August 2025.
Officers have now completed their analysis of all community feedback received for the proposed Dog Beach Exercise Areas. An agenda item containing officer recommendations has been prepared for the Ordinary Council Meeting of Wednesday 10 December 2025. The Council will be asked to consider this agenda item at that meeting and to make a decision then.
To view all Council agendas and minutes, please visit the City’s website: Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton
For further information about Council Meeting processes and procedures, please visit: About Council and Committee Meetings » City of Busselton
Please note that the public are welcome to attend the meeting in person or may choose to watch the live stream on the City’s YouTube channel: City of Busselton - YouTube
Thank you again for your participation.
Old Busselton Cemetery- New plaques installed

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Over many years of consultation and research the City is proud to announce the completion of the installation of new granite plaques at the Old Busselton Cemetery. The project was able to identify an additional 750 individuals, increasing the known number of burials from 250 to nearly 1,000- a mammoth effort. To read more about this project click here.
Over many years of consultation and research the City is proud to announce the completion of the installation of new granite plaques at the Old Busselton Cemetery. The project was able to identify an additional 750 individuals, increasing the known number of burials from 250 to nearly 1,000- a mammoth effort. To read more about this project click here.
Rotary Park Update October 2025

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To ensure correct installation works, the Rotary Park playground upgrade is now on hold until the new year. Due to the current high water table, it is unsafe to install the poles for the shade sails at this stage. The City will reassess condition in the new year and aim to resume works once the site is suitable for installation.
Thank you for your understanding.
To ensure correct installation works, the Rotary Park playground upgrade is now on hold until the new year. Due to the current high water table, it is unsafe to install the poles for the shade sails at this stage. The City will reassess condition in the new year and aim to resume works once the site is suitable for installation.
Thank you for your understanding.
Holgate Reserve is Open!

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The playground upgrade at Holgate Reserve has now been completed and the playground is reopen!

The upgraded all-access equipment includes wheel spin, basket swing and an accessible multiplay unit. There is concrete wheelchair access to the new BBQ sites and the surrounding playspace with the use of soft-fall matting.

We acknowledge the strong community interest in having toilet facilities at the Reserve, however, as we are still investigating options and costs for sewer connection requirements we do not currently have a budget allocation for the installation of toilets.

Please note that the shade sails have been removed for now due to possible inclement weather and will be reinstalled prior to the warmer months. The tennis court resurfacing & upgrade is also on hold until the weather improves – we’ll keep you posted!

To visit the project page click here.

The playground upgrade at Holgate Reserve has now been completed and the playground is reopen!

The upgraded all-access equipment includes wheel spin, basket swing and an accessible multiplay unit. There is concrete wheelchair access to the new BBQ sites and the surrounding playspace with the use of soft-fall matting.

We acknowledge the strong community interest in having toilet facilities at the Reserve, however, as we are still investigating options and costs for sewer connection requirements we do not currently have a budget allocation for the installation of toilets.

Please note that the shade sails have been removed for now due to possible inclement weather and will be reinstalled prior to the warmer months. The tennis court resurfacing & upgrade is also on hold until the weather improves – we’ll keep you posted!

To visit the project page click here.
Old Broadwater Farm Playground Update- August 2025

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Upgrade installation works will commence at the Old Broadwater Farm Playground from Wednesday 27 August 2025.Following from community consultation earlier in the year, the Between the Trees Concept was chosen (pictured).
Key features include:

Custom Playpark Structure – A multi-level play area with climbing, sliding, and imaginative play elements.

Sensory Play Panel – Fully accessible feature engaging for sight and touch.

Rain Wheel - A fully accessible feature offering inclusive sensory play.

Talking Daisies - A fully accessible communication feature that allows children to talk and listen to each other through connected units

The installation is expected to be complete by early September.
You can view further information relating to the consultation and design concepts via the project page: https://yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/new-river-park-playground-upgrade
Upgrade installation works will commence at the Old Broadwater Farm Playground from Wednesday 27 August 2025.Following from community consultation earlier in the year, the Between the Trees Concept was chosen (pictured).
Key features include:

Custom Playpark Structure – A multi-level play area with climbing, sliding, and imaginative play elements.

Sensory Play Panel – Fully accessible feature engaging for sight and touch.

Rain Wheel - A fully accessible feature offering inclusive sensory play.

Talking Daisies - A fully accessible communication feature that allows children to talk and listen to each other through connected units

The installation is expected to be complete by early September.
You can view further information relating to the consultation and design concepts via the project page: https://yoursay.busselton.wa.gov.au/new-river-park-playground-upgrade

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