Goldfields

Weld done!Welder arcs up the training to set new records

When the 65-year-old welder could no longer go to the local gym during WA’s COVID-19 lockdown he decided he would build his own.

Jason Mennell

Event doubtRelay for Life event struggles for community support

The 24-hour relay event, which raises money for Cancer Council to support those going through cancer treatment, faces a bleak future, with only two people registered for the October fundraiser.

Tegan Guthrie

Political bidPastoralist eyes a shot at State seat

Jack Carmody said he took the step to represent the region after noticing how city-centric policies were becoming.

Taylar Amonini

Political spinNats WA lash Labor’s election tactic

Nationals WA yesterday said it had formally raised the advert with the WA Electoral Commission for “misleading voters and misrepresenting our candidates”.

Jason Mennell

CourtEsperance man jailed for eight years for raping partner

Judge Burrows noted the sentence would have been closer to 10 years had it not been for an issue of totality lowering the terms of the individual charges.

Taylar Amonini

New hub$7 million hub to ‘change city face’ of Kalgoorlie

The Culture Complex will showcase local Indigenous culture from the region with a fine arts gallery, a retail space and an exhibition area.

Kelsey Reid

First and secondKalgoorlie based School of Mines still rates high

The mining school was yesterday revealed as the world’s second-ranked university and number one in Australia for mineral and mining engineering in the 2021 QS World University Rankings

Jason Mennell

Local effortsKalgoorlie’s contribution to State’s newest Cancer hub

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder cancer warrior who co-founded Something Pink in 2017 to participate in the battle against breast cancer has helped celebrate a major milestone for the State.

Taylar Amonini

School grounds$40k Labor pledge to local schools

Primary school children in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are the latest to be at the centre of a Labor Government cash splash promise, with outdoor play in the spotlight.

Taylar Amonini

Clean-up dayKalgoorlie organisers are hoping to clean up

KBUKG is encouraging individuals, families, schools and community groups to help clean up the corner of Waverley and Chaffers streets in Boulder on Sunday.

Tegan Guthrie

FOOTBALLKalgoorlie’s Railways on the hunt female footy players

The Railways women’s football team is spending this year recruiting and training ahead of their debut GFL season in 2022

Kelsey Reid

CKB hostsKalgoorlie to host regional issues national conference

The theme for this year’s conference, set for November 16-18, is unearthing diversification and adapting to a new tomorrow.

Tegan Guthrie

Robotics clubKalgoorlie teacher cracks digital literacy code

The new program will aim to give students hands-on experience with building and coding robotic creations, as well as developing their teamwork and competition skills

Amber Lilley

Next genEsperance program for future leaders

A new program to encourage future leaders has been launched, with 13 participants taking part to develop their leadership skills and gain a better understanding of the community and economy.

Amber Lilley

Jail timeCoolgardie man jailed over drunken violent crimes

A Coolgardie man will spend more than a year behind bars after his coping mechanism of drinking alcohol spurred him on to a string of violent crimes.

Taylar Amonini

Run for awarenessKalgoorlie tradie’s 80km run in memory of mates

Chris Donaldson has signed up to a fitness challenge that will test his mental and physical strength by completing a four-mile run (6.5km) every four hours for 48 hours, starting tomorrow.

Kelsey Reid

New podcastKalgoorlie prospector talks mental illness with podcast

Local prospector Tyler Mahoney is breaking down barriers with her new podcast Let’s Unpack That, using her social media as a platform to tackle the taboo topic of mental health.

Kelsey Reid

Gwalia BoostSt Barbara’s contract to boost Goldfields Gwalia mine

St Barbara is eyeing an improved performance at its troubled Gwalia goldmine after ditching its underground contractor in favour of Macmahon Holdings.

Jason Mennell

SealedOutback Way’s future is sealed

By being included on the Infrastructure Australia Priority List released by the Federal Government, improving the road has been given a five to 10-year timeframe.

Amber Lilley

RACINGEsperance cup a big success despite challenges

Esperance Bay Turf Club president Ken Norton cracked open a beer and breathed a sigh of relief after Sunday’s Esperance Cup.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Police recognitionKalgoorlie police recognised for service

Eighteen officers from Kalgoorlie Police Station have been recognised for their commitment to the force after being awarded service medals in a ceremony yesterday.

Kelsey Reid

Awesome artGoldfields Aboriginal Art Trail paves way for culture

A new arts trail highlighting the unique and thriving arts in remote Goldfields communities has been launched by the Wangka Aboriginal Language Centre this week.

Kelsey Reid

Wrong noteMinister backtracks on Lot 350 finger pointing

State Mines Minister Bill Johnston has backtracked on comments this week suggesting the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder bungled an opportunity to develop a key parcel of industrial land

Jason Mennell