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basketballCommentsPremiumMarquee’s long route to Goldfields Giants

Goldfields Giants NBL1 women’s recruit Amanda Wayment never planned to spend more than a year outside the United States, let alone a 2022 move to Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Neale Harvey

GOLFCommentsPremiumKalgoorlie PGA putted to 2022

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder WA PGA Championship presented by TX Civil & Logistics has been postponed until April 2022

Rory Coleman-Heard

Award-winningCommentsPremiumRavensthorpe doctor singled out with top award

A Ravensthorpe doctor has been recognised with a top award from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine for his contributions to country medicine and service

Amber Lilley

“difficult” quarter”CommentsPremiumRegis output hit by virus headwinds

Regis Resources is blaming a “difficult” quarter on COVID-19 headwinds that saw supply chains disrupted and a shortage of skilled operators during WA’s workforce crunch

Jason Mennell

“charming and warm”CommentsPremiumKalgoorlie Mayor’s heartfelt tribute to presenter

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler has paid tribute to “charming and warm” radio personality Russell Woolf whose shock overnight death on Monday has rocked WA

Jason Mennell

Red-light crashCommentsPremiumMan fined for pregnant woman’s red-light terror

A man who ran a red light on Monday and crashed into a pregnant woman’s car before threatening to shoot police and run over members of the community has been fined for his “pathetic” behaviour

Amber Lilley

Big bucksCommentsPremiumGoldfields reaps recycled return

Launched on October 1 last year, the scheme offering 10¢ for every eligible container handed in to one of 11 refund points in the region had so far generated $2 million for the Goldfields economy

Jason Mennell

COUNCIL CEOCommentsPremiumCity settles on search party for new CEO

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has moved forward on the appointment of a new chief executive, with the selection panel to consider applications finalised on Monday night.

Tom Robinson

COVID-19CommentsPremiumElder rolls up for COVID jab to lead by example

Kurrawang hosted its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday in an effort to boost the region’s low Indigenous uptake by taking doses direct to the community and addressing vaccine hesitancy.

Tom Robinson

motorsportCommentsPremiumHicks and Gater get home in the red-dirt thriller

A thrilling end to the weekend’s Kalgoorlie Desert Race saw Rangecon Racing team’s Nicholas Hicks and Mark Gater claim an extremely narrow victory

Carwyn Monck

MOTORSPORTCommentsPremiumRush-ing to the desert race finish line

After a crash on the final lap of last year’s race crushed his hopes of winning, local motorcycle competitor Will Rush secured first place on the podium after his thrilling performance

Carwyn Monck

Skin checkCommentsPremiumFree skin cancer screenings for Goldfields residents

The Lions Cancer Institute will be offering free skin cancer screenings to Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents this month

Elena Morabito

Quirky orchestraCamera IconPremiumQuirky orchestra a big hit with Kalgoorlie concertgoers

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder community got a taste of classic music at the weekend with Perth Symphony Orchestra playing two shows while in the region.

Amber Lilley

Ghost town goldCommentsPremiumGwalia mine shining light for St Barbara

Improved production and lower costs at the historic Gwalia goldmine in Leonora propped up an otherwise lacklustre September quarter for St Barbara

Jason Mennell

Desert joyCommentsPremiumKalgoorlie race for desert glory draws big crowd

Hundreds of competitors put their off-road racing skills to the test during the fifth Kalgoorlie Desert Race at the weekend

Carwyn Monck

No jailCommentsPremiumNo jail over ‘abhorrent’ attack on former partner

A man who violently beat his now ex-partner on the main street of Leonora while she was four months pregnant and pushing their one-year-old child in a pram has been spared jail

Amber Lilley

Skills forumCommentsPremiumGoldfields ideas are key to get the skills gaps filled

A brainstorming session informing the State Government’s bid to ease WA’s critical skills crunch took place in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday.

Jason Mennell & Carwyn Monck

Roadside punchCommentsPremiumWoman cops punches after drama on road

A Goldfields man who punched his partner when they were stranded on the side of the road near Norseman with their 11-month-old baby has been fined $1000 and told to never do it again

Amber Lilley

COVID-19CommentsPremiumVaccine rollout success in the remote Goldfields

The remote Aboriginal community Tjuntjuntjara has continued its remarkable COVID-19 vaccination rollout, with more than 80 per cent of residents receiving two doses, far more than the Statewide rate.

Tom Robinson

Up in the airCommentsPremiumHeliSpirit back in Esperance skies

The chance to see Esperance from above has been made possible again this summer, with HeliSpirit enjoying so much success in the coastal town last year they have returned for another six months

Amber Lilley

Kal Desert raceCommentsPremiumCars and bikes tear up Kalgoorlie desert

The red dirt flew as the 2021 Kalgoorlie Desert Race took place at the weekend. More than 280 motorcyclists and car drivers competed for overall honours across a gruelling 120km course

cricketCommentsPremiumPrize recruit smashes quickfire 50 on debut

Highly-touted recruit Chris Chellew emerged as a key factor in Great Boulder’s bid for rare back-to-back A-grade turf cricket flags after blasting an aggressive half-century on debut

Neale Harvey

cricketCommentsPremiumPotential for growth excites Hannans coach

Hannans coach Rob Leahy looked forward to what the squad had to offer at full strength and with competition for spots at its keenest after a decisive A-grade victory against Lake View on Saturday

Neale Harvey

final day funCamera IconPremiumGALLERY: Kalgoorlie students celebrate final day

Year 12 students at Eastern Goldfields College celebrated their last day of school on Friday with a dress-up morning tea party.

Amber Lilley