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Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice Premium‘Stalker’ told to speak to lawyer before sentencing

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who admitted to stalking another person was encouraged by a local magistrate to seek legal advice before being sentenced. 

Tegan Guthrie

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Electoral reform PremiumCouncil supports full-spill elections, compulsory voting

Four-year, full-spill council elections and compulsory voting could become a reality for local governments, with the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council supporting the change during consultation for electoral reforms.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents Rebeka and Iain Waite pictured during a previous Pipeline Challenge charity ride.

Cycling challengePremiumRide from Kalgoorlie to Perth for families living rough

A five-day cycling challenge along the 600km Golden Pipeline from Kalgoorlie-Boulder to Perth will support young families living rough in WA.

Isabella Davis

Mount Ridley Mines’ namesake critical minerals project is 55km north-east of Esperance.

Critical mineralsPremiumMount Ridley Mines reveals heavy rare earths resource

Mount Ridley Mines will focus on expanding its heavy rare earths resource at its namesake project near Esperance, with critical minerals scandium and gallium to be treated as byproducts.

Neil Watkinson

The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety building and energy division’s Leo Longman and Natasha Muscat will present at this Friday’s free information session at Esperance Bay Yacht Club.

Important informationPremiumInfo session for Goldfields-Esperance building industry

The State’s building regulator is hosting a free information session in Esperance on Friday to update building industry professionals on the National Construction Code and other topics of interest.

Neil Watkinson

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club chief executive Chris Smith is pictured with the Golden Saddle slot race cup and Kalgoorlie Cup at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on October 2 last year.

RacingPremiumFuel hikes could impact plans for visiting trainers

Racing club boss looks to Racing and Wagering WA to assist fuel costs for trainers visiting Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club groundsman Joseph Rickard hard at work on Monday.

RacingPremiumStaff putting in hard yards for season opener

Chief executive Craig Smith has overseen ongoing works at Kalgoorlie Racecourse.

Neale Harvey

Eva Karafilis, 6, and Isla Roberts, 7, celebrated Harmony Week at Kalgoorlie Primary School last Friday.

Harmony WeekKalgoorlie Primary School Harmony Week celebrations

Students at Kalgoorlie Primary School were decked out in orange to wrap up their Harmony Week celebrations last Friday.

Isabella Davis

Lake View’s Xander Young.

CricketPremiumXander Young sets the standard in under-17 competition

Xander Young compiled two centuries this season.

Neale Harvey

Flanagans Bar owner Shirley Johnston.

Courts & Justice PremiumPub owner fined for selling alcohol to banned drinkers

An 81-year-old Kalgoorlie-Boulder pub owner has been fined in court for knowingly selling alcohol to banned drinkers.

Tegan Guthrie

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Budget blow-outsPremiumCity takes a ‘few steps back’ after budget blows out

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has taken a “few steps back” from its “ambitious and aggressive” budget, after councillor concerns were “justified” in the mid-year budget review by several cost blowouts. 

Tegan Guthrie

Coolgardie marks the 600km mark in Damien Kelly’s 4000km ride across Australia in memory of murdered brothers Callum and Jake Robinson.

Big ridePremiumCyclist will ride 4000km for legacy of murdered brothers

A beginner cyclist is riding all the way from Perth to Geelong to support the legacy of two West Australian brothers murdered on a surfing trip in Mexico nearly two years ago.

Isabella Davis

Great Boulder’s Bevan Bennell during his team’s Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade match against North Kalgoorlie at Wallace Park on March 7.

CricketPremiumAll-rounder again crowned EGCA’s best player

Bevan Bennell last weekend claimed a fourth O’Shaughnessy Medal in six seasons.

Neale Harvey

Construction continues on the Goldfields Arts Centre’s multipurpose community events pavilion on Monday.

Going upPremiumConstruction of new community events pavilion progressing

Construction of a new multipurpose community events pavilion at the Goldfields Arts Centre continues ahead of this year’s Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum.

Neil Watkinson

New Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association life member Shane Robbins.

CricketPremiumCricket stalwart recognised for three decades of service

Shane Robbins on Sunday became the Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s newest life member.

Neale Harvey

Minerals Council of Australia chief executive Tania Constable.

AI pushPremiumMinerals Council proposes use of AI for mining approvals

Using artificial intelligence in the environmental regulatory decision-making process will help reduce delays in mining project approvals, the Minerals Council of Australia says.

Neil Watkinson

Great Boulder batter Trent Reed during his team’s Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association B-grade semifinal against Lake View at Wallace Park on Saturday.

CricketPremiumReed, Thomsen lead Two Blues’ victory

Great Boulder advanced to this Saturday’s Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association B-grade decider.

Neale Harvey

Great Boulder celebrate the hat-trick of bowler Prash Nagaraja, centre, being embraced by No.10 Mewa Jeetarwal.

CricketPremiumNagaraja grabs hat-trick in Two Blues’ tie with Hannans

Tie ends with Great Boulder advancing to Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s A-grade decider, after finishing one place higher than rivals.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Court & Justice PremiumDad avoids immediate jail for child exploitation materials

A father-of-two who saved more than 40 images of child exploitation material on his phone has avoided immediate jail, despite the magistrate rejecting claims he only saved them to report them to authorities. 

Tegan Guthrie

Aboriginal advisory committee members Stephen Morrison, Dr Christine Clinch, Stephanie Trust, Jessica Curnuck, and Mitch Walley.

Advisory CommitteePremiumLocal on Aboriginal committee to improve health outcomes

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder local has landed a seat on the inaugural Aboriginal advisory committee established by Rural Health West to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people in WA.  

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumDV-accused to be electronically monitored on bail

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who unsuccessfully sought to have the court closed when he appeared on domestic violence charges has been released on bail but will be electronically monitored. 

Tegan Guthrie and Isabella Davis

Psychology student Kalie Ashenden with occupational therapy students Amy Donaldson and Phoebe Gaudoin.

Occupational therapyPremiumOT students sing praises of Full Circle Therapies

Occupational therapy students completing practical work placements in Kalgoorlie-Boulder say working at Full Circle Therapies is “the most incredible experience”.

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie Amateur Swimming Club and Kambalda swimmers at Narembeen.

SwimmingPremiumKambalda, KASC members in grand form

Kambalda and Kalgoorlie Amateur Swimming Club members were impressive last weekend in Narembeen.

Neale Harvey

Social work students Jaden Delaney, Radha Sivasankaran and Myfy Walster-Jones

Social workPremiumPerth social work students get experience in Kalgoorlie

A group of Perth-based social work students are learning what it’s like to work in regional health as part of a Curtin University placement program in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Isabella Davis