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The Kids STEM Festival is coming to Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

STEM festivalPremiumInspiring the next generation of STEM leaders

A popular festival that educates and entertains children will be offered to kids in Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the first time.

Jessica Antoniou

Abbey Cullen’s final workday show for Triple M Goldfields is on August 15.

Radio announcer departsPremiumKalgoorlie-Boulder personality says goodbye

Triple M personality Abbey Cullen is reflecting on her journey as a radio announcer in the Goldfields as she prepares to say goodbye to her hometown of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to move up in the radio industry. 

Jessica Antoniou

New online resources are aimed at people with hepatitis B.

World Hepatitis DayPremiumHepatitis WA aims to close the health gap

New online resources were launched on Monday — World Hepatitis Day — to tackle the highly contagious infection in regional and remote WA communities.

Jessica Antoniou

Amelia Jackson, 7, Georgia Lewis, 8, Mikayla Jackson, 2, Courtney Lewis, and Amelia Lewis, 6, at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group’s 2025 tree planting day.

Tree Planting PremiumTree-planting day helps beautify vacant land

Almost 200 Goldfielders gathered to help plant more than 3000 trees in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Sunday.

Tegan Guthrie

Jo Russell is a Kalgoorlie-Boulder disability and mental health advocate.

Big weekPremiumKalgoorlie-Boulder to host disability support forum

There are a variety of events on this week during the Career Pathways for Support Workers forum.

Jo Russell

Railways’ Jack Steel kicked seven goals during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumReigning premiers move into first place

Railways produced a clinical display to beat Mines Rovers in the Goldfields Football League on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

A new “dazzling” laser light show helped ring in 2025 during Esperance’s 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Uncertain futurePremiumClub says it won’t be able to organise Esperance NYE party

The community group behind Esperance’s New Year’s Eve celebrations says it won’t be able to organise the popular event this year.

Neil Watkinson

St Mary’s Primary School assistant principal Jenny Gorman and principal Elizabeth Browner.

125th celebrationsPremiumSt Mary's seeks historical donations for 125th birthday

St Mary’s Primary School is gearing up to celebrate its 125th birthday and is calling for donations of old photos and memorabilia to mark the occasion.

Tegan Guthrie

Cale Delbridge will play his 150th GFL game for Mines Rovers on Saturday.

FootballPremiumDual Mitchell medallist has blue and white in his veins

Cale Delbridge plays his 150th senior game for the Diorites on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Isabel Laucke, 8, Imogen Bartel, 6, Hailey Bartel, 9, Kelsey Bartel, 11, Maoliosa Fleming 11, and Riley Laucke, 6.

100 days of schoolPremiumKalgoorlie Primary School celebrates 100 days of school

Kalgoorlie Primary School was transformed into a seniors’ village on Friday as students strutted in their best centenarian attire to celebrate 100 days of the school year and raise money for charity.

Jessica Antoniou

Sam Bailey (facing camera, hand raised) celebrates with his Pegasus teammates after scoring the golden goal in extra time to win the 2012 Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association men’s A1 premiership.

HockeyPremiumReunion to showcase anniversary weekend

Pegasus Hockey Club celebrates 50 years this weekend.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group chief executive Kim Eckert and administration officer Jane Urquhart.

Tree planting PremiumMore hands sought for tree planting day

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder community is being asked to rally together to help plant more than 3000 trees in two hours this weekend.

Tegan Guthrie

Christine Boase, Gwen Carroll, Katherine Kable, mayor Glenn Wilson and Esther Roadnight with blankets for the Community Winter Appeal.

Winter appealPremiumWinter appeal donations sought

With this week’s cold snap continuing to bring low temperatures in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, community members are being encouraged to donate blankets and winter items for those in need.

Tegan Guthrie

The Career Pathways for Support Workers forum, which takes place in Kalgoorlie-Boulder from July 28 to August 1, will include the Art of Support exhibition.

Disability forumPremiumDisability sector forum all week in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Disability sector professionals, carers, clients and their family members are encouraged to engage in a range of fun and educational resources part of a five-day forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Jessica Antoniou

A rubbish truck crew dumped a load which caught fire on Tuesday.

Waste disposal no noPremiumIgnorant waste disposal ignites blaze

People are being urged to watch what they throw out, after disposed dangerous goods ignited a fire in a Kalgoorlie-Boulder rubbish collection truck.

Jessica Antoniou

Participants of the 2025 Focus on Mining camp at the Super PIt lookout.

Focus on MiningPremiumMining camp shows high school students the industry

WA high school students gained insight into what it takes to begin a career in the resources sector during a four-day camp.

Tegan Guthrie

Dianne Crisp is a personal trainer at the Y Goldfields.

Gym upgradePremiumPumped for upgraded gym

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s oldest gym, which is known for its inclusivity and community focus, is welcoming people to the launch of the newly refurbished facility.

Jessica Antoniou

A Carnaby’s black cockatoo.

No goPremiumExplorer’s appeal dismissed

Shares in Bulletin Resources crashed 24 per cent in early trade on Thursday after the explorer announced its appeal against a decision not to grant it a native vegetation clearing permit had been dismissed.

Neil Watkinson

Tanisha Newick and Ace at the RSPCA Community Action Day in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday.

Pop-up eventPremiumRSPCA takes pressure off pet parents with community day

Pooches and their parents didn’t miss out on a one-day only pet pop-up event in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, which offered free vet checks, food and supplies to ease cost-of-living pressures

Jessica Antoniou

Mines Rovers’ Ethan Sambo will play for WA Country against South Australia Country this Saturday.

FootballPremiumFour Goldfields players to line up against SA

Two players each from Mines Rovers and Boulder have earned WA Country selection.

Neale Harvey

Esperance's annual Winter Wonderland received funding from Horizon Power.

Community grantsPremiumFunding open to enhance regional communities

Organisations with plans likely to have strong impacts within regional communities are urged to apply for the latest round of Horizon Power’s Community Partnership grant

Jessica Antoniou

Shire of Coolgardie resident Jan McLeod.

Coolgardie crisisPremiumLocal residents don’t want ‘boundary adjustment’

Longstanding Shire of Coolgardie critic Jan McLeod is among many residents opposing the proposed “boundary adjustment” with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Jessica Antoniou

Esperance's Grace Henderson.

Grace HendersonPremiumYoung Esperance cattle judge named one of best in Australia

Esperance’s Grace Henderson has been named one of the best young dairy cattle judges and a finalist for a national championship.

Tegan Guthrie

Gabriella Mullin

Youth ParliamentPremiumThe perspective of a youth in Parliament

A teenager from the Goldfields has joined students from around the State at Parliament House to present and debate bills on various issues.

Jessica Antoniou