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ABC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Velvet Trip & Ruby Fields Live At The Wireless
In case you missed it or are eager to relive it, we're taking you right back to the stage in Busselton, with two incredible sets from One Night Stand 2025. Gadigal-based dream rockers Velvet Trip brought their elaborate and radiant set to the ONS stage, entrancing audiences with their psych-rock fusion filled sound. Icon Ruby Fields took to the stage just after the sun had set, but she brought her classic charisma and energy to the Busso stage for an incredible performance. TRACK LISTING: 1. superstar - Velvet Trip 2. Calling Out Your Name - Velvet Trip 3. The Here and Now - Velvet Trip 4. The Bends - Velvet Trip 5. It Don't Matter - Velvet Trip 6. Ritalin - Ruby Fields 7. Pretty Grim - Ruby Fields 8. Half The Length - Ruby Fields 9. Dinosaurs - Ruby Fields Recorded by the triple j Live Music Team at Barnard Park, Busselton on Wardandi Boodja on May 24, 2025. Mixed by the triple j live music team
ABC News
4 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
WA Planning Commission approves Busselton social housing, despite opposition
WA's Planning Commission has approved a high-density social housing development in the state's South West despite a fierce backlash by residents. The three-and-four-storey apartment block will be built on an unused site on Brown Street in Busselton, 223 kilometres south of Perth, by developer Housing Choices Western Australia. It will feature 30 apartments, 16 of which will be social housing units and 14 affordable housing. With the median house price climbing to $780,000 and rents now upwards of $800 per week, housing has become a critical issue in the community. More than half of the public submissions opposed the development. Residents cited safety and potential antisocial behaviour as key concerns. Signs advertising the project were vandalised during the review process. "It's great to see approval granted for much-needed housing for vulnerable people in the area," Planning Minister John Carey said. "The development will transform an unused, 2,034-square-metre site into much-needed social and affordable housing in Busselton." Busselton Ratepayers Association secretary Jane Bennett said she was acutely aware of the city's housing crisis, but did not support the development as a solution. "We desperately need housing and options for people," she said. The WA Planning Commission received 268 submissions in its public consultation period, of which 148 were strongly opposed. Other concerns included the appearance of the building and parking. Ms Bennett said there had been antisocial issues at other social housing developments, including in the Perth suburb of Inglewood, where residents spoke of living in fear due to the behaviour of a small group of social housing residents. She said the Cook government should consider installing tiny homes throughout Busselton. A similar WA-first initiative was introduced by homeless support group Accordwest in Bunbury in 2021. "The message is for dilution, not concentration of these housing units," Ms Bennett said. "There is concern that people are just trying to stop development, but our view is that the problems that could happen with this could spread to the entire community." Busselton's council has endorsed the housing development, citing a crippling shortage of local housing stock. City of Busselton Mayor Phill Cronin said the development should help people in need of community housing. "The city's current community housing units, which are provided for the over 55s, are at full capacity and have a wait list of in excess of 50 people," Mr Cronin said. "So this development may assist to alleviate some of those pressures. The Planning Commission added a condition to change the visual appearance by painting the apartment in a lighter colour palette, in keeping with the coastal surroundings, rather than the original red brick. Ms Bennett said ratepayers against the project would not give up. "Just because they've said it's approved doesn't mean that there aren't many avenues we can go through to make sure that we're not dismissed," she said. "Our voices in Busselton will be heard." Construction is expected to begin early next year.
ABC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
That's a wrap on triple j's One Night Stand 2025
WA, we missed you! After nearly a decade, triple j's One Night Stand returned to Western Australia, with over 15,000 music lovers pouring into Barnard Park, Busselton on Wardandi Boodja for one huge, unforgettable night of Australian music. Saturday 24 May 2025 marks a One Night Stand we'll be talking about for years to come. WA iconsSpacey Jane lit up the stage with a soul-stirring singalong, every lyric echoed back at them with followed with an explosive masterclass in drum and bass to round out the night. Ruby Fields brought raw emotion to the stage, her vocals hitting even harder live.3% took command with a fiery sunset set, dropping a powerful moment that featured a surprise special guest appearance fromInkabee and Flewnt. Blusher were a total force, blending slick choreo with a cameo from Jordi of San Trip shimmered on the big stage, while local legends and triple j Unearthed Competition Winners Fool Nelson proved they were right at home in Busselton. triple j's One Night Stand 2025 was a loud reminder of the incredible music being made in our own backyard, with a lineup that resonated from the stage to the screen, and far beyond. Check out the highlights: $230,000 and counting raised for One Night Stand charity partners including Australian music industry charities Support Act and The Push , and local organisations Karri Karrack Aboriginal Corporation and Undalup Association . and counting raised for charity partners including Australian music industry charities and , and local organisations and . Four million views and counting on One Night Stand content across the campaign on triple j socials and YouTube . and counting on content across the campaign on and 30% increase in streams of triple j on Saturday 24 May via web and app. of on Saturday 24 May via web and app. Over four hours of live Australian music beamed straight into the hearts (and headphones) of music lovers across the country. beamed straight into the hearts (and headphones) of music lovers across the country. Four packed out More Than A One Night Stand Sessions for emerging local artists and industry featuring Spacey Jane, DICE and Fool Nelson, run in partnership with West Australian Music and Music Australia. Head of triple j, Double J and ABC Country Lachlan Macara shares: 'What a day! And what an undeniable display of both the calibre of artists this country produces and the appetite for live Australian music in the regions. A number of the artists on this year's bill grew up in regional towns and had formative experiences at past editions of triple j's One Night Stand. We can only hope there were plenty of young people on that oval on Saturday equally inspired to feature in a future One Night Stand. See you again somewhere around the country in 2026!' triple j is incredibly grateful for the amazing support from West Australian music lovers. A huge thank you to our audience, artists, production crews, staff, partners and the entire town of Busselton – we couldn't have done it without you. To relive all the best moments and live performances from triple j's One Night Stand, follow triple j's TikTok,Instagram, andYouTube all this week, and listen totriple j's Live At The Wireless. For all press enquiries, contact: Kaylie Ekinci Publicist - Music & Youth
West Australian
26-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
SWFL: Busselton beat Carey Park by 37 points, South Bunbury smash Collie by 81 points
Busselton's dynamic attacking trio fired them to another win on Saturday, with the Magpies beating Carey Park by 37 points at Bovell Park. Liam Creighton (five goals) moved to the top of the competition's goal-kicking race ahead of teammate Ryan Ekert (three) and Mitchell Cameron (two) was also prominent as their side claimed a 14.7 (91) to 8.6 (54) victory. A seventh win from eight games this season leaves Busselton with a three-game buffer inside the top five, though they have played one game more than much of the chasing pack. The Panthers led by 12 points after kicking the first three goals of the second term, but the hosts responded with the next three to take a one-goal lead into half-time, which they boosted to 24 points at the final break. Veterans Matt Martin (four goals) and Rory O'Brien (three) provided most of the attacking punch for the Panthers, who now sit in seventh with a 3-4 win-loss record despite owning a strong percentage of 118.71. South Bunbury recorded the biggest win of the round in Saturday's other game, smashing Collie by 81 points at Collie Recreation Ground. A huge margin looked in the offing when a 12-goal to none first half saw the Tigers take a 72-point advantage into half-time but the Eagles fought back across the third and fourth quarters in an eventual 17.12 (114) to 4.9 (33) result. The result has seen the reigning premiers move into third ahead of their WA Day weekend derby clash with undefeated ladder-leaders Bunbury on Sunday. Spearhead Blaine Johnson slotted four goals for the winners and Jye Clark — the brother of Fremantle star Jordan who was cleared to the club earlier this season — continued a good start to life in the league with two of his own. On Sunday, a dominant second half powered Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault to a 74-point victory over Eaton in their clash at Glen Huon Reserve. The Lions took a four-point lead into the main break after an even first half but added 12 goals in the second while keeping their hosts to only one to claim an 18.13 (121) to 7.5 (47) win. Jai Rout led the way with five goals for the winners, with Brendan Tingey (three goals), Jesse Crichton, Jarrod Humphries and Emmett Templeton (all two) also doing damage in attack. Having not tasted defeat in their four games since coach John Baggetta returned for a second stint at the club, the Lions remain in fourth spot on the ladder. Sunday's other game saw Augusta-Margaret River defeat Harvey Bulls by 49 points at Gloucester Park. The Hawks did not have everything their own way, but were good enough to come away with an 11.13 (79) to 4.6 (30) victory which was set up by a six-goal to one first half.
West Australian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
SWFL: Busselton continue strong start to season with 88-point win over Harvey Bulls
Busselton continued their strong start to the South West Football League season with an 88-point victory over Harvey Bulls at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday night. A game between the second-placed visitors and the last-placed hosts shaped as a mismatch and played out in that fashion, with the Magpies dominating from siren to siren in a 18.13 (121) to 5.3 (33) victory. After a promising start to the season in which they came within a goal of beating local rivals Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault in their season opener and lost to Collie by a point in round two, the Bulls have lost their last four games by an average of 89 points. They sit alongside Eaton and Collie as teams with one win for the year, but have a significantly inferior percentage of just 37.46. Dynamic forward Liam Creighton celebrated his 100th game for the Magpies with six goals. Mitchell Cameron, who also kicked six goals, was recognised as the best player afield, continuing a standout start to life at the club in which he has slotted 18 majors in his first five games. Another off-season addition in Ryan Ekert came into the round as the competition's leading goal-kicker but was kept relatively quiet, managing only two. Debutant Jake Chapman was one of few bright spots for the Bulls and was his side's only multiple goal-kicker, with two. The hosts did start the game in fine fashion, winning the first clearance to create an early chance for Hugh Menzies, who kicked truly for the game's first goal inside the opening minute. But the Magpies largely bossed proceedings from there, taking a 25-point lead into the first break, which would have been larger but for inaccuracy in front of goal. Having started the game with five goals from their first 12 scoring shots, Busselton were able to reverse the trend over the remaining three quarters, needing only 20 chances to stack on another 13 majors.
