Kalgoorlie Miner

Pub crawlMissing man Charlie Park’s mates welcome reward push

Police Minister Michelle Roberts said she would raise the possibility of a reward for information with WA Police after being told nothing was in place almost one decade after he was last seen.

Taylar Amonini

14 monthsWiluna man jailed for violent attack on mum

Ashwin admitted to attacking his 52-year-old mother with a children’s metal scooter as she sat on a chair at the front of a Wiluna property on June 9.

Tegan Guthrie

Social snapsPic gallery: 90s drag trivia at Tower Hotel

The Drag Trivia night saw quizheads tested on everything from world events to musical hits of the 1990s as the bubblegum pink haired drag sensation serenaded the hotel between the heated rounds.

Taylar Amonini

Home baseAre you living next to a Kalgoorlie bikie clubhouse?

As the West Australian reveals the Perth bikie hotspots, the Kalgoorlie Miner takes a closer look at the places closer to home where outlaw motorcycle gangs have set up a base.

Tom Zaunmayr and Phil Hickey

Country weekFord puts sword to Goldfields in country week opener

Ford’s intervention guided Upper Great Southern to the intimidating total of 316 from 60 overs and ultimately defined the contest.

Rory Coleman-Heard

OPINIONRobin Scott: It’s time to grow a backbone

Robin Scott reflects on his first term as a member of Parliament

Robin Scott

Healthy hubKalgoorlie step-up, step-down mental health hub opened

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s completed step-up, step-down mental health facility is due to begin accepting patients next month.

Tom Zaunmayr

Tjiwarli prideNickel West’s Tjiwarl people pride

Eight traditional owners have been offered full-time jobs after graduating from BHP Nickel West’s Work Ready Program.

Tom Zaunmayr

Candidate profileOne Nation MP calls for safer Goldfields

Incumbent State Upper House member Robin Scott says he will not relent on his push for a better and safer Goldfields as he vies to hold his seat at the March election.

Taylar Amonini

Candidate chatKalgoorlie candidates back shire amalgamation

Two of the three candidates vying for Kalgoorlie’s election seat have weighed in their thoughts on whether shire’s should be amalgamating to save on resources.

Taylar Amonini

10 monthsJail for vicious Kalgoorlie bourbon bottle attacker

Curtis Hogan appeared in Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court on Thursday via video link from Casuarina Prison after pleading guilty to one charge of unlawful wounding with a circumstance of aggravation.

Tegan Guthrie

Title defenceThe Goldfields squad to defend country week crown

Appointed captain of Eastern Goldfields’ A-section side, Bennell will urge his teammates to defend last year’s drought-breaking title by targeting the coveted silverware again next week.

Rory Coleman-Heard

backyard greenthumbsGoldfields gardens: how to grow celery in your yard

Celery prefers moderate weather. Temperature fluctuations during early growth cause plants to overproduce leaves with no stalks. Celery bolts prematurely if exposed to extended hot spells.

Lilian Walters

Vote winner?McGowan reveals WA Labor’s new plan for Goldfields

Kalgoorlie-Boulder youth are among the biggest winners in Labor’s suite of commitments, with $1 million pledged for a new STEM classroom at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.

Phoebe Pin

In memoriamVale Paul Hartlebury: a Kalgoorlie and union legend

Paul and his wife Christine were on holiday in Perth and just a moment after they said “I love you” to each other in their hotel room, he collapsed.

Tegan Guthrie

Concert cannedEskimo Joe uncertain as first Sunset concert canned

The Department of Health issued the changes to the COVID Event Plan approval process following a review of events featuring live music late last year

Tegan Guthrie

Butting headsWA Libs, Nats in Royalties for Regions warfare

The WA Liberals on Monday announced a new “conservative approach” to the $1 billion-a-year regional development fund coined by the Nationals WA during the 2008 election

Amber Lilley

Charitable trustMining Legends fund helps spruce up Women’s Refuge

About $40,000 of Mining Legends donations was distributed by the Goldfields-Esperance Community Trust to the refuge for its toilet upgrades.

Phoebe Pin

Road menaceWoman’s ‘last chance’ after sixth banned driving fine

Jo-Anne Natalie Bailey, 34, was sentenced in Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court yesterday after previously pleading guilty to no authority to drive — suspended, her sixth charge of its kind.

Tegan Guthrie

grog ban‘Empower courts’ to populate banned drinkers register

Mr Papalia said until the legislation was changed, the register would be populated by problem drinkers with prohibition orders and banning notices from police, or those who volunteered.

Taylar Amonini

Big gameKalgoorlie futsal sides head to WA championships

The Perth-based competition, which starts today and finishes on Sunday, was introduced so players selected for WA in various age groups have the chance to represent their State.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Election pitchWA Labor’s $74,000 promise to Kambalda

Kalgoorlie candidate Ali Kent announced yesterday a commitment of $74,380 to local groups including a $60,000 all abilities nature playground at the Harry Steinhauser Reserve.

Amber Lilley

Crime cycleDrunk Boulder truck thief straight back to jail

Jennings admitted to stealing the vehicle on January 8 about 9.10am from a council worker who had momentarily left the vehicle running on the side of Lane Street while they picked up rubbish

Tegan Guthrie

Young offendersDetention centre pitch to stamp out youth crime

Mr Scott told the Kalgoorlie Miner the plan would curb antisocial behaviour by introducing “nuisance” youth to mentors to help guide them away from crime.

Taylar Amonini