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Promoting regional WAPremiumFunding for environmentally friendly tourism

The State Government is investing $17.7 million to create environmentally sensitive tourism experiences and accommodation options in WA’s national parks.

Elena Morabito

Annual Grant ProgramPremiumCouncil to support 18 community groups with $649,000

Improvements to a facility supporting women in crisis, a local pride event and sporting upgrades are among the 18 applications to receive a share of more than $600,000 in City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder funding

Tegan Guthrie

Charged up PremiumGoldfields to play big part the State’s EV highway

Several Goldfields towns will play a significant role in the State Government’s electric vehicle highway, set to be the world’s longest of its kind

Amber Lilley

Dash for a cause PremiumPhoto finish ‘controversy’ at Mascots Dash

Despite horse racing being cancelled in Kalgoorlie-Boulder at the weekend because of an extended power outage, one fan-favourite race still took place.

Amber Lilley

More power woePremiumFrequent Goldfields power outages ‘simply unacceptable’

Shadow WA energy minister David Honey says it is “simply unacceptable” Kalgoorlie-Boulder has such frequent and prolonged blackouts.

Neil Watkinson

‘Unwinding’ with alcohol PremiumAlcohol to ‘unwind’ after work a dangerous slope

A man who once used alcohol excessively as a reward for finishing his shift at work is warning others against the addictive behaviour which he says ruined his life

Tegan Guthrie

From july Capped-price airfares now open for booking

Kalgoorlie-Boulder locals hoping to fly to Perth from July 1 are now able to book their discounted airfare through the State Government’ regional cap-price scheme.

Amber Lilley

Stronger capabilitiesCommentsPremiumBrisbane mining tech company Plotlogic to expand WA presence

Brisbane-based mining tech startup Plotlogic will establish its first Perth office in a move the company says will further extend its capabilities across the Pilbara iron ore heartland.

Cheyanne Enciso

Still wantedPremiumAustralia sees year-on-year increase in gold consumer demand

Consumer demand for gold in Australia increased 24 per cent in the March quarter when compared with the same period a year ago, the World Gold Council’s latest report says.

Neil Watkinson

Domestic violencePremiumProposed new facilities for domestic violence victims

Liberal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson announced on Tuesday a re-elected Morrison Government would invest $4 million into a residential facility for domestic violence victims and survivors in Leonora.

Elena Morabito

Cop column PremiumTwo men accused of possessing child exploitation material

Kalgoorlie Police Station officer-in-charge Neville Beard said the anti-child exploitation team that investigates child exploitation material executed the search warrants last week

Amber Lilley

LOCAL ROCKERSPremiumThe Southern River Band booked for Leonora Golden Gift

Much-loved WA band The Southern River Band are gearing up for the Leonora Golden Gift, where they’ll aim to rock the socks off some of the country’s best middle-distance runners.

Amber Lilley

New impetusPremiumAcquisition to accelerate St Barbara’s Leonora plan

The acquisition of Bardoc Gold has locked in St Barbara’s acceleration of its Leonora Province Plan, the company’s boss says.

Neil Watkinson

First gold imminentPremiumRed 5 processes first ore at King of the Hills

Red 5 has started processing ore at its King of the Hills mine as it closes in on first gold production “in the near future”.

Neil Watkinson

Diggers & DealersPremiumRecord number of presenters for Diggers & Dealers

This year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum is already breaking records, with more presenters than ever before lined up to speak at the event

Tegan Guthrie

stay safePremiumRescue of two missing miners a timely safety reminder

Prospectors and travellers need to be better prepared while exploring the Goldfields-Esperance region to avoid tragedy, according to police Acting Inspector Russell Hurst

Amber Lilley

Violent actsPremiumMeth addict barges into house, assaults brother-in-law

A man who threatened to blow his brother-in-law’s head off after assaulting him in an attempt to find his partner, and who also traumatised his four-year-old nephew, has avoided jail.

Tegan Guthrie

High stakesPremiumCourt battle erupts over huge Kalgoorlie Lotto syndicate win

It was the feel good story of February: 250 lucky Goldfields locals sharing in an epic $63 million Lotto win. But a bitter court battle has erupted, with accusations a man falsely claimed his $260,000 share.

Rebecca Le May

Heavy rain alertCommentsFlash floods warning as severe storms hit hard

Severe storms are forecast to hit the Goldfields — with warnings of flash flooding — as well as the Midwest Gascoyne and parts of the Wheatbelt and Perth.

Brianna Dugan

Have you seen her? Desperate search underway for woman missing in Goldfields

A desperate search is underway for a woman believed to have been involved in a car crash in WA’s remote Goldfields.  

Michael Traill

Goldfields tragedyPremiumPlane crash pilot was working for mining project

Fresh details of the man who died in a plane crash in the Goldfields-Esperance region have been revealed amid the huge effort to recover his body.

Rebecca Le May

COVID-19PremiumAli Kent calls for COVID critics to show appreciation

‘Instead of criticising every step, from both the media and the Opposition, it would be good for them to appreciate just how fortunate we are.’

Tom Robinson

MINE TALKPremiumHorizon flags multi-commodity potential

Horizon Minerals has flagged its potential for multi-commodity mining after initial drilling results identified base and battery minerals alongside its staple metal gold. 

Tom Robinson

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremiumCity delays decision on Boulder camp proposal

Approval for a $6.5 million workers’ accommodation village in Boulder has been delayed by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder because of planning issues.

Tom Robinson