Kalgoorlie Miner

Goldfields HistoryKiwis’ critical role in linking Goldfields by rail

Early in 1895, John, Adam and David Wilkie left for Western Australia after John had sold one Waitotara property in New Zealand and a boot shop to help finance the Coolgardie contract.

Outback Family History

Goldfields basketballRiley Duncan’s Giant role in shutting down ex-Wildcat

Viewing Hussey as the cornerstone of Rockingham’s game plan, Goldfields Giants coach Wayne Creek assigned Duncan the task of quelling the influential guard.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Amazing abilitiesCasting a light on regional Aussies with disabilities

Through short films, last year’s chapter focused on stories of the ordinary and extraordinary — from obtaining a driver’s licence and learning to live independently to becoming a mother.

Indiana Lysaght

Sports picsPic gallery: Goldfields interschool carnival

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School hosted the event, with its junior team competing against students from John Paul College, Kambalda West District High School and Laverton School.

‘Give me a ring’Getting a job ‘isn't rocket science’: Kalgoorlie Mayor

Securing a job in WA ‘isn't rocket science’ if people turn their focus to the regions, according to City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor John Bowler, who has opened his arms to city jobseekers.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

Cleaner cityBig fall in syringes found littering Kalgoorlie streets

A report to council at last night’s all-purpose committee meeting said the City’s Safer Streets Patrol had noticed a significant decrease in the number of syringes found.

Jason Mennell

For the futureThe Goldfields project to preserving Aboriginal stories

Through the Judumul Aboriginal Corporation, Our Town Our Stories aims to document and preserve the stories of Aboriginal Australians who have called Coolgardie home.

Indiana Lysaght

Life lessonsFortescue man’s new role at WA School of Mines

Curtin yesterday said it had appointed Dr Robert Solomon, FMG’s operations improvement manager, as its first professor of Practice in Mining Automation and Data Analysis.

Jason Mennell

Stepping upMental health focus for Boulder footy’s new leader

As a Boulder player of seven years, being 16 games shy of his 150 games, Winner said he was happy to take on the role, as long as he could still play.

Tegan Guthrie

Hefty haulKalgoorlie pair busted with 3kg weed in home and car

Both lawyers told the court the pair only intended the cannabis be for personal use, citing an ounce-a-day habit, and both had either quit or reduced their habit.

Taylar Amonini

Immediate prisonWA mum stole $300k from business to fund gaming habit

Janet Walker Patroni, 53, was sentenced to two years prison by the Kalgoorlie District Court. Between October 27, 2017 and August 13, 2019, Patroni stole $309,015.87 from Roofing Solutions Kalgoorlie

Taylar Amonini

High flyersGold price helps Super Pit owners move up ASX rich list

Number-crunching by Deloitte Australia reveals Northern Star Resources finished the 2019-20 financial year in fourth spot. Saracen Mineral Holdings also moved up the ladder from seventh to sixth place

Jason Mennell

REpeat offenderSerial drunk driver got behind wheel to buy ciggies

In April last year, the 33-year-old father was in Meekatharra on law business when he made the decision to get behind the wheel to buy cigarettes after a day of drinking with elders and “young fellas”

Taylar Amonini

State BasketballGoldfields Giants upset undefeated Rockingham Flames

Dominant talls and close friends Majier Garang and Manylok Malek once again took centre stage, using their height with aplomb to expose a short defensive unit

Rory Coleman-Heard

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