Kalgoorlie Miner

WildflowerScent of adventure blossoms

The first week of August brought record rainfall to the region, as 82mm fell along the southern edge, quenching the thirst of the native flora.

Indiana Lysaght

GOLDFIELDS STORYPair patched a colourful life

“That’s what I particularly like, and still like about Kalgoorlie is that 10 minutes from here you’re in the bush.”

Kelsey Reid

Sue LeightonRavensthorpe’s new councillor

“I was quite humbled by the amount of votes that came my way.”

Indiana Lysaght

KBCCI forumFuture of the Goldfields in forum’s hands

Hosted by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the annual event aims to provide a 12-month forecast of projects planned for the Goldfields.

Phoebe Pin

Mark McGowanOur borders won’t open anytime soon

Mark McGowan says WA residents need to get used to the idea that interstate and international travel will be off the cards for some time yet.

Jason Mennell

Goldfields tourismWA tourist data shows a bleak set of numbers

According to the survey, the past two months of tourism activity across the Golden Outback was down 48 per cent on last year — contributing to WA’s overall 26 per cent decline

Indiana Lysaght

Kalgoorlie crimeGoldfields crime drop buoys police

Stealing and burglary offences fell almost 20 per cent in the past financial year.

Taylar Amonini

Missing personsThe Goldfields faces that are missing but not forgotten

Today marks the end of National Missing Persons Week, an annual campaign to highlight cases in the hope a vital piece can resurface to complete the puzzle.

Taylar Amonini

Goldfields gardensHow to grow tropical ginger in cool, dry desert climate

Ginger loves the wet tropics ,but good harvests are achievable here. My best harvests were grown in large pots (30cm-40cm diameter).

Lilian Walters

$3300 fineKalgoorlie drink-driver busted five times over limit

Jarred Blowes was convicted in his absence for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid licence, and failing to stop for police.

Taylar Amonini

Cash boostHistoric Norseman gold mine revival’s $55m boost

The Halls Creek gold miner that last year snapped up a half-stake in the project in a deal with Central Norseman Gold Corporation said the raising would put Pantoro in a financially strong position

Jason Mennell

Rec renoBoulder’s Rec Hotel reopens for first time since COVID

The popular watering hole has been undergoing a major renovation while shut down during the coronavirus pandemic

Tegan Guthrie

Touching downKal family stuck in India spend $40,000 to return home

The Klein family was trapped in India when COVID-19 struck while on a trip to a village near the Bhutan border to help build a well, goat and pig pens, and hand out food packages for the needy

Tegan Guthrie

Motorcyclist caughtFleeing motorcyclist who dumped bike caught

The incident at the intersection of Hannan and Maritana streets at about 4.15pm today involved an unmarked police car, a dirt bike and some fleet-footed policemen.

Digger and DealersMark McGowan to headline keynote address at Diggers

“It is fitting that the resources industry welcomes the Premier to Kalgoorlie to discuss his Government's response to the pandemic.”

Jason Mennell

COVID tunesEsperance musos channel lockdown in new singles

A product of the pandemic period, the trio of tunes unearths a new side to the blues group as they dip their toes into an alternative pop-rock realm.

Indiana Lysaght

All smilesMiners relaxed in lead-up to WA poll

The mining industry was front-and-centre on the campaign trail in the 2017 State election, a role some argue was the key factor in former WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls losing his Pilbara seat.

Tom Zaunmayr

Indecent dealingsMan who groped 13yo girl in Kalgoorlie jailed 14 months

The man, who is now 44 and who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, was charged with two counts of indecent dealings with a child over the age of 13 and under the age of 16 in 2018.

Taylar Amonini

Guess who’s backDave Grills to fight for old seat at 2021 WA Election

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor and former WA Nationals Upper House member Dave Grills this week revealed he would re-contest his old seat under the Western Australia Party banner.

Tom Zaunmayr

Rock chicksWomen-only bouldering sessions for Kalgoorlie

West Kalgoorlie’s Archer Boulders will be opening its gym exclusively to local women every Wednesday evening for six weeks, with sessions suitable for people of all fitness abilities.

Phoebe Pin

Something differentDrag queen karaoke on in Kalgoorlie tonight

The pop diva queen will host the event, which is the first of five being brought to Kalgoorlie-Boulder by the Privilege Group.

Tegan Guthrie

Drug bustGoldfields link to PNG cocaine plane crash

Goldfields Air Services managing director and chief pilot Dougal McQuie yesterday told the Kalgoorlie Miner he had his doubts about the sale of the aeroplane to a broker in August 2018

Jason Mennell

Sense of changeTiming right for Esperance to embrace the foodie boom

The trailblazers are established, and the willingness to rise to the occasion from other businesses is clearly there. Esperance’s food scene is ready for revolution, writes Tom Zaunmayr

Tom Zaunmayr

Sailor Soldier SurgeonKal medical pioneer’s WWI Red Baron links retold

Sailor Soldier Surgeon: The Life of George W. Barber tells the story of a boy from London who was in charge of the first hospital in Kalgoorlie and later served in WWI

Neil Watkinson