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MENTAL HEALTH RIDEPremiumRiders make pit stop in Kalgoorlie on cross-country journey

WA motocross riders Cody Chittick and Corben Weinert are on an ambitious expedition across the country to raise funds and awareness for mental health. 

Carwyn Monck

plant and growPremiumSchool kids plant trees as pitch night project takes root

Students at a Kalgoorlie-Boulder primary school will be able to watch the fruit-bearing trees they have helped to plant grow as a project that started at a community pitch night becomes reality. 

Anneke de Boer

Gardening PremiumLocal generosity helps aged residents discover green thumbs

Wheelchair-bound aged-care residents in Kalgoorlie-Boulder have the chance to discover their green thumbs as community donations fund raised garden beds. 

Anneke de Boer

‘extremely proud’PremiumGoldfields’ cheer shines as teams win accolades in Perth

Goldfields’ cheerleading talent shone brightly last weekend as Kalgoorlie-Boulder teams walked away with accolades at a State-level competition.

Anneke de Boer

life skills PremiumRemote Goldfields program uses sport to boost resilience

Girls from two northern Goldfields towns have faced off in a netball competition this week to round off a term-long program helping build their resilience and confidence. 

Anneke de Boer

period povertyPremiumHundreds of sanitary products to help those in need

An organisation committed to helping those experiencing period poverty has delivered hundreds of sanitary products to help support organisations across Kalgoorlie-Boulder. 

Anneke de Boer

MODERN TWISTPremiumUntold drama of King Henry’s six wives to take centre stage

The untold drama of the six women who married King Henry VIII is set to take centre stage in Kalgoorlie-Boulder as a local theatre group brings their little-known stories to life. 

Anneke de Boer

‘tugs on heartstrings’PremiumTent boxing film Kid Snow put Goldfields scene on big screen

A love story set in the desert against the backdrop of the ’70s tent boxing world will bring scenes from the Goldfields to the big screen this month. 

Anneke de Boer

pristine trailsPremiumMonth-long Esperance hiking challenge to precede festival

The pristine trails tracing the Esperance landscape will be on show at the region’s first-ever hiking festival, with a month-long hiking challenge to build anticipation for the event. 

Anneke de Boer

VARIETY BASHPremiumVariety bashers hit the road

Colourful Goldfields characters will join dozens of like-minded “bashers” from across the State during Variety WA’s Kimberley Dreaming Bash.

Carwyn Monck

vying for votesPremiumNationals in talks with potential Kalgoorlie candidates

The Kalgoorlie electorate can expect a Nationals candidate vying for votes at the upcoming State election, with the party in talks with potential local candidates after Rowena Olsen’s switch to the Liberals.

Anneke de Boer

helping ‘tiny tots’PremiumLollipop lady’s waves & warm smiles gain community praise

Offering a wave and warm smile to each passing car, Julie O’Reilly has become a familiar friendly fixture at a Kalgoorlie-Boulder children’s crossing. 

Anneke de Boer

FootballStar Panther claims Mitchell Medal victory

Railways’ Josh Mathers led Monday night’s Goldfields Football League Mitchell Medal count.

Neale Harvey

FATHER’S DAYPremiumChildren host dads at Father’s Day lunch

Kalgoorlie-Boulder childcare centre Kids on Carrington invited paternal figures to a Father’s Day lunch on Monday. 

Carwyn Monck

BOULDER MARKETSPremiumBoulder Markets fun for the whole family

Boulder’s main street came alive on Father’s Day with vibrant market stalls, refreshments and roving entertainment.

Carwyn Monck

Lawn bowlsBoulder Bowling Club hosting special open day

Boulder Bowling Club to host special memorial program on Sunday.

Neale Harvey

DV supportPremiumTalks held on details of new remote Goldfields safe house

Talks have been held to iron out the details of how a new safe house in a remote Goldfields town can best support domestic violence victim-survivors. 

Anneke de Boer

Boulder Markets Premium Boulder Markets brought back to bolster businesses

A new take on an old favourite event aims to breathe extra life into Boulder’s main street this weekend.

Tegan Guthrie

KB-Activ8PremiumGoldfields prison’s photo backdrops to help local businesses

Goldfields prisoners are helping to support Kalgoorlie-Boulder businesses by making insta-worthy backdrops to attract shoppers to the city’s main streets. 

Anneke de Boer

tourist tramPremiumTourism students take charge of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s tram

Tourism students have taken charge of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s tourist tram for an afternoon to gain hands-on experience as tour guides.

Anneke de Boer

‘friendly faces’PremiumNew team to reopen Kalgoorlie’s outside-school-hours centre

A fresh team of “friendly faces” are set to reopen a Kalgoorlie-Boulder outside-school-hours care program after staff shortages forced it to close its doors at the start of the school year. 

Anneke de Boer

‘be vigilant’PremiumLithium-ion battery likely cause of Kalgoorlie carport fire

A lithium-ion battery has been deemed the likely source of a carport fire at a Kalgoorlie-Boulder home as the rate of battery fires in WA continues to climb. 

Anneke de Boer

safety upgradesPremiumState funds to make Goldfields roads safer

Road widening, roundabout construction and lane additions are among the upgrades set for Goldfields-Esperance roads as the State Government allocates $52 million to improving road safety across WA. 

Anneke de Boer

AI digs deepPremiumAI helps Iceni Gold progress exploration of 14 Mile Well

Artificial intelligence has helped junior explorer Iceni Gold generate new targets at its 14 Mile Well project in the northern Goldfields.

Neil Watkinson