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Eastern Goldfields Clay Targets Club’s Royce Normington.

Clay targetsPremiumWest Kalgoorlie complex to host three-day program

Top-notch shooters will converge on Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Neale Harvey

Goldfields Giants men’s head coach Lennon Smartt during his team’s NBL1 West match against South West Slammers on March 28.

BasketballPremiumTowering forward rushed into line-up

Lino Manhom is a welcome addition to the Giants’ squad this weekend.

Neale Harvey

Kambalda coach Stan Ward.

FootballPremiumBennell the latest WAFL star to join Eagles

Traye Bennell signed with Kambalda this week.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie’s Jack Martin kicks during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Mines Rovers at Sir Richard Moore Oval on August 9 last year.

FootballPremiumSmall forward bucks the odds to chalk-up 200 games

Jack Martin plays his 200th senior game on Saturday against Mines Rovers.

Neale Harvey

There has been an increase in the travel payments country footballers can receive in 2026.

Payment increase PremiumRising fuel prices lead to increase in country footy payment

Country Football WA has endorsed a significant increase in travel payments for players ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to ensure leagues can remain sustainable with player availability.

Cameron Newbold

Macklin Flynn recently won the 2026 Open Men’s State title.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River Pro Trials field is set with local’s ready

The next generation of Western Australian surfers are getting their shot to join the big time at the Relationships Australia Margaret River Pro Trials Friday April 10 at Surfers Point.

Jack Penniment

Devondrick Walker will debut for the Buccs this weekend.

BasketballPremiumBuccs debutant honoured to be part of winning system

Buccs recruit Devondrick Walker has made keeping the lofty winning standards of the Geraldton Buccaneers his personal mission, as he prepares to make his club debut this season. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Allen Griechen defends against NSW at the AMMNA National Championships.

NetballPremiumWA netball coach sees men’s competition in Gero’s future

Local and WA men’s netball assistant coach Kelly Eastough says she envisions a men’s competition in the future of Geraldton’s sporting landscape but admits work will need to be done to get the ball rolling. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Twin City’s Sebastian Vazquez and Kalgoorlie College’s Tanaka Bepete during the 2024 Goldfields Soccer Association A-grade men’s grand final.

SoccerPremiumApril 19 earmarked for official tryouts

Goldfields Soccer Association’s first round of country week tryouts for junior and senior players will be at the Oasis playing fields on April 19.

Neale Harvey

Erin Classen during the 2023 Golden Open PSA women’s grand final against Sophie Fadaely.

SquashPremiumDual Golden Open winner to make Goldfields return

WA squash star Erin Classen returns to Kalgoorlie-Boulder later this month.

Neale Harvey

Ben Miller of the Tigers and Patrick Cripps of the Blues compete for the ball.

FootballPremiumRailways product a pillar in defence for Richmond

Ben Miller will chalk-up 10 seasons with Richmond in 2027.

Neale Harvey

The GNFL All-Stars season opener in 2024.

FootballPremiumGNFL to celebrate youth in pre-season all-stars clashes

Local footy will be welcomed back to the Mid West this Saturday as GNFL is set to showcase its top young talent in a jam-packed day of All-Stars footy action at WA Country Builders Stadium. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Alastair Ishigami-Sims with the NBL premiership trophy.

BasketballPremiumIshigami-Sims honoured with Kings’ NBL success

Alastair Ishigami-Sims was part of the Sydney Kings’ championship success.

Neale Harvey

Dunsborough in a huddle.

FootballPremiumSharks remaining positive after slow start

It’s not all doom and gloom for Dunsborough Sharks after two losses to start the South West Football league season with coach Chayce Creedy confident his troops are ready.

Jack Penniment

La Fiamma in 2025.

SoccerPremiumLa Fiamma looking in top shape ahead of men’s season opener

Ugle Fabrication La Fiamma first team coach Mark Gray is confident his side is the best it has looked in a while and is capable of competing among the best as their season gets underway this weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Darcie Bowden, Kurt Crudeli, Annie Messina, Jordan Bechard and Sam Starick.

RacingPremiumCrowds frock up for 2026 Easter long weekend Dongara Cup

Plenty of locals made the most of their Easter long weekend, rocking up for the Dongara Irwin Race Club in style for the 2026 Dongara Cup.

Rebecca Ruthven

Wineaclocksumwhere was an impressive winner for the Faithfull team on Easter Sunday.

Winning ways PremiumDazzling return from smart Faithfull stable sprinter

Wineaclocksumwhere continued his brilliant Great Southern season, adding a fifth win to his campaign on Easter Sunday when lumping 61kg first-up.

Cameron Newbold

Darcy Clarke and Darcy Wallinger in the rooms after their win with Peel Thunder in round one.

New season PremiumNo stopping Darcy as Bulls young gun shines in WAFL reserves

Mt Barker star Darcy Wallinger made a sizzling debut for his new club, shining in Peel Thunder colours in round one of the WAFL season. 

Cameron Newbold

Albany Bowling Club's Richard Plant gets set to bowl as Emu Point's Graham Moir and Kevin MacGregor look on.

Bowls decider PremiumEmu Point face Albany in chase for fifth crown in six years

The Lower Great Southern Bowling League first division men’s pennants come to a head on Saturday with a grand final between Emu Point Red and Albany Gold

Claire Middleton

Workers Club Wolves’ Tim Work during a previous Goldfields Eight Ball Association competition.

Eight ballPremiumNewcomers take on Pirates in season-opener

Local players on cue for Thursday night’s opening round.

Neale Harvey

Giants coach Jaymi Worthington.

BasketballPremiumLong break continues for Giants’ women

Goldfields Giants’ men take on Lakeside this Saturday night.

Neale Harvey

Veterans batter Zach Stewart during his team’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cricket Association match against Goldrush at Shepherdson Park on February 14.

CricketPremiumLeaders honoured at KBCA awards presentation

Zach Stewart and Vijay Meesala couldn’t be split for MVP honours for the 2025-26 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cricket Association competition.

Neale Harvey

Twin City’s victorious 2025 Goldfields Soccer Association men’s A-grade team.

SoccerPremiumChanges afoot ahead of new local season

Goldfields Soccer Association will utilise three ovals for senior matches in 2026.

Neale Harvey

Connor Wright during the individual time trial in the Tour of Tasmania.

CyclingPremiumNext big thing in cycling is only just getting started

Burekup’s cycling star Connor Wright has jetted off to Europe to compete for the next six months on the road and then to cap it off at the mountain biking world championships in Italy. 

Jack Penniment