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Boost for regional boating facilities
12 Dec 2025
In a win for regional boating every grant allocated in the latest round will go to projects in the regions, stretching from Wickham in the Pilbara to Peaceful Bay near Denmark.
Our South West team goes above and beyond to remember Marley
17 Oct 2025
A much-loved dog who made Casuarina Boat Harbour at Bunbury his home for more than a decade has been honoured with the naming of a street at the Department’s facility.
New boating guide puts registration fees to good use
08 Oct 2025
The brand-new Busselton to Dunsborough Boating Guide was recently published to focus on key safety information for the busiest and most popular boating locations within Geographe Bay.
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