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GFL chair Bill Hansen.

FootballPremiumCommission spots up for grabs for 2026 season

New senior coaches across each of the five clubs will be unveiled for the 2026 season.

Neale Harvey

Police allege the raids netted more than 540 grams of cannabis, along with amounts of methylamphetamine and heroin, cash, gold, silver, and mercury.

Courts & CrimePremiumFour men facing 103 drugs charges following police raids

Four men are facing a combined 103 charges after police raids in Kalgoorlie-Boulder last Wednesday and Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged unlawful supply of prohibited drugs.

Neil Watkinson

The view from the Super Pit lookout.

New way inPremiumSuper Pit public lookout reopens with new entrance

Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents and visitors can now access the Super Pit lookout from the new entrance off Mt Monger Road.

Neil Watkinson

Esperance Care Services’ workers and volunteers during the 2023 Esperance Australia Day ceremony.

Crucial cashPremiumState Government grants $200,000 to Esperance Care Services

The State Government will provide a $200,000 grant to a non-profit Esperance support service that serves a wide range of vulnerable locals.

Isabella Davis

Lunnon Metals managing director Edmund Ainscough.

Eager anticipationPremiumLunnon Metals eyes production from Lady Herial gold deposit

The record-high gold price has Lunnon Metals setting itself to extract value from the Lady Herial deposit at the company’s Kambalda gold and nickel project.

Neil Watkinson

Bhana Body founder Hannah Byron.

Women’s communityPremiumWomen’s wellness group has expanded to Kalgoorlie-Boulder

A regional yoga instructor has brought a women’s wellness community to Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Isabella Davis

The explosives found under the deck of the Element Geospatial office on Cheetham Street in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Explosives foundPremiumSack of old explosives dug up from under local office deck

A hessian sack full of old explosives has been dug up from under the back deck of a surveying company office in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Isabella Davis

Giants coach Jaymi Worthington.

BasketballPremiumSearch on for Giants’ next import

A second women’s import will complement the signatures of Alexis Pana and Delaynie Byrne.

Neale Harvey

Amboy Ashwin, 22, pleaded guilty to burglary and commit and stealing while fronting Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court, via video link, on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumPowerade stealer jailed

A young father who drove his car into a supermarket before stealing a dozen energy drinks while on a suspended imprisonment order for assaulting an adult shop worker has been jailed. 

Jessica Antoniou

Christine and Allan Jones celebrate their 75th birthdays in Kalgoorlie-Boulder this weekend.

Family historyPremiumCouple celebrate family history in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

High school sweethearts Allan and Christine Jones are visiting Kalgoorlie-Boulder this weekend to celebrate their 75th birthdays, as both partners have longstanding family ties to the city. 

Isabella Davis

Hannans’ Graham Kennedy will captain the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-section team at country week in Perth next week.

CricketPremiumEGCA keen to break six-year title drought

Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s A-section team hopes to claim a 19th Boan Cup.

Neale Harvey

Ernie's eyesight was saved after receiving a blood donation from dog Oakley

Kalgoorlie MinerCommentsHow a dog’s blood saved one-eyed cat’s last chance at sight

When Natalie Smart feared her one-eyed cat Ernie was about to lose his last chance at sight, she was prepared to try anything — but she never imagined a dog’s blood would be the miracle that helped him. 

Jessica Antoniou

Clay Smith, Luke Dahlhaus and Matthew Boyd of the Bulldogs celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2016 AFL grand final against the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 1, 2016.

FootballPremiumAFL premiership hero joins Boulder

Western Bulldogs premiership player Clay Smith has been brought in as bench support for Scott Worthington.

Neale Harvey

Goldfields cyclist Brady Gilmore will line up in the 2026 Tour Down Under.

CyclingPremiumGilmore with high hopes at annual Tour Down Under

Brady Gilmore has been training hard in South Australia, ahead of the 2026 Tour Down Under.

Neale Harvey

Shire of Esperance chief executive Shane Burge and president Ron Chambers.

Citizen of the YearPremiumEsperance legends to be recognised

A dozen Esperance residents and groups have been announced in three categories as this year’s nominees for the Citizen of the Year Awards taking place on Australia Day.

Jessica Antoniou

Elise Wheadon is the owner of Wizard Pharmacy in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Vape salesPremiumLocal pharmacist calls for illegal vape action

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder pharmacist is calling for government intervention as people continue buying vapes illegally in the Goldfields city.

Isabella Davis

Karen Evans gets ready to enjoy her scrapbooking hobby.

Craft groupPremiumScrapbooker inspiring Goldfielders to get crafty

A keen local scrapbooker has spent a decade inspiring Goldfielders to embrace their crafty side.

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & CrimePremiumAlleged tyre-slasher refused bail

A woman accused of going on a tyre-slashing spree in Boulder has been refused bail. 

Jessica Antoniou

Kevin John Reynolds appeared in the Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court on Thursday via video link.

Courts & CrimePremiumMan allegedly burned porcelain doll in frying pan

A 46-year-old man has appeared in court after it’s claimed he burned a porcelain doll in a frying pan while listening to the Toto song Rosanna.

Jessica Antoniou

Giants coach Jaymi Worthington.

BasketballPremiumNew arrivals not expected until late March

Giants’ women are looking to grab a maiden finals berth in 2026.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Transwa train services supervisor Chumima Walton, and nurse Jenni FitzCharles on the Prospector Train with its new defibrillator.

Defibrillators on trainsPremiumNew Prospector equipment will ‘save lives’

After years of lobbying the government to make defibrillators standard equipment on Transwa services, a born-and-bred Kalgoorlie-Boulder nurse has seen her persistence pay off. 

Jessica Antoniou

Mines Rovers coach Russell Rodan.

FootballPremiumDiorites’ stalwart retains women’s coaching job

Russell Rodan is chasing another grand final berth at the helm of the Diorites’ women in 2026.

Neale Harvey

Harriet Bernhardt and Maggie Illich wore matching T-shirts at the Taylor Swift tribute show at Goldfields Arts Centre.

Swift tributePremiumTaylor Swift fans go all out for Goldfields tribute show

Young Swifties donned sparkly outfits and friendship bracelets at the Taylor Swift tribute show in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday night.

Isabella Davis

Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard is playing for Geelong Venom in the WNBL.

BasketballPremiumClinch-Hoycard a grand example for talented locals

Local product Mackenzie Clinch-Hoycard is enjoying a big season for Geelong Venom in the WNBL.

Neale Harvey