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Tributes have flowed for Bronwyn Clark who was killed in a hit-and-run in Spencer Park on Wednesday.

Nurse rememberedPremiumTributes flow for mother killed in Spencer Park hit-and-run

The family of Bronwyn Clark, who was killed in a tragic hit-and-run incident in Albany on Wednesday night, have said the Albany nurse was loved deeply by both her family and community. 

Jacki Elezovich

International criminal and human rights lawyer Rabia Siddique takes the stage at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women’s Leadership Forum on Friday.

Women’s Leadership ForumPremiumFemale speakers empower the women of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Successful female leaders who have proven resilience and determination have shared their journeys to inspire and empower others at the annual Women’s Leadership Forum.

Jessica Antoniou

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumBail refused for second time

A man accused of assaulting a child during a home burglary has had his bail refused for a second time.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan denies animal cruelty and partner assault

A man has denied he held a puppy in the air by its throat before trying to stab his partner after she refused him sexual favours.

Tegan Guthrie

Ora Banda Mining managing director Luke Creagh.

Latest figuresPremiumOra Banda shares slide as FY25 production falls below target

Shares in Ora Banda Mining sank on Friday after the Goldfields miner confirmed it had not met its 2024-25 production target at its Davyhurst operation north of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neil Watkinson

With breast cancer being the most common life-threatening cancer for females, women over 40 are encouraged to have a free mammogram.

Mobile breast screeningPremiumBreastScreen WA brings mobile screening service to Kal

A mobile screening service aiming to detect breast cancer before it’s too late will visit Kalgoorlie-Boulder to offer women a free check-up.

Jessica Antoniou

Garry Cooper entertains everyone around the Yarning Circle.

NAIDOC weekPremiumMuseum welcomes all to Aboriginal food, medicine garden

Bush tucker and a dose of traditional Aboriginal medicine were handed out to all during an educational afternoon showcasing how Aboriginal knowledge has shaped the land through food, healing and culture.

Jessica Antoniou

Pete Murray

solo tourPremiumPete Murray takes on the Goldfields

Australian musician Pete Murray is gearing up to perform in the Goldfields as part of his first-ever solo acoustic tour across Australia and New Zealand. 

Jessica Antoniou

Historian Lucy Hair.

history projectPremiumUntouched topic of Goldfields’ history sparks research

A richer understanding of the Goldfields’ past is on the horizon, as a Perth historian receives funding to investigate a previously unexplored area of research.

Jessica Antoniou

Georgia Robertson has been selected to perform at the 2025 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Highland dancingPremiumGoldfields Highland dancer to join prestigious Tattoo

A local Highland dancing star has been selected to represent her hometown and Australia at a prestigious international Tattoo later this month.

Tegan Guthrie

The scene of the hit-and-run.

investigations continuePremiumSuspected Albany hit-run driver under arrest

Police have identified the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run on Hardie Road in Spencer Park that claimed the life of a 57-year-old woman.

Jacki Elezovich

HMAS Sydney II memorial.

Sydney MemorialPremiumHMAS Sydney II war memorial service

Solemn sunset service for the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2

Stuart Quinn

Bunnings Geraldton is planning to move across the road to the Homemaker Centre.

Development newsPremiumBunnings on the move in Geraldton to new $30m precinct

Bunnings is set to relocate from its long-term base in Wonthella and move into the Geraldton Homemaker Centre as part of a $30 million plan to expand the precinct.

Kate Campbell

A woman accused of rampaging through Kalgoorlie-Boulder streets in a stolen road train has indicated she will plead guilty.

Courts & Justice PremiumRoad train rampage accused indicates pleas of guilty

The woman accused of a rampage through Kalgoorlie-Boulder streets in a stolen road train has indicated pleas of guilty in court after a home detention address was deemed unsuitable.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice Premium‘Bikie-linked’ man enters pleas to threats and ammo charges

A man police say has links to a bikie gang on the east coast who has been accused of manufacturing weapons and ammunition and threatening to kill a teenager, has entered pleas to some charges.

Tegan Guthrie

The Western Australian College of Agriculture in Morawa opened its gates for its annual open day.

Ag College open dayMorawa ag college open day showcases farm life

The WA College of Agriculture in Morawa opened its gates for its annual open day last week, giving visitors a hands-on taste of rural education.

Josephine Hingst

The Geraldton Heritage Precinct, Ngurra Barlunggu was renamed after a public vote in October last year.

Heritage restorationPremium$6m contract signed for Geraldton Heritage Precinct revamp

The Cook Government has signed a $6 million contract to kick off major conservation works at the Geraldton Heritage Precinct (Ngurra Barlunggu), marking a significant milestone in the site’s revitalisation. 

Josephine Hingst

Ashvita Thirumurugan speaking during Thursday’s session of Youth Parliament.

Youth ParliamentPremiumLocal students rep Mid West in Youth Parliament

Geraldton and the Mid-West were well-represented by two local students when Youth Parliament held its 30th annual sitting in Perth this week.

Stuart Quinn

Rookies’ Shannen Marnell.

NetballPremiumLeaders surge two games clear

Rookies lead the Eastern Goldfields Netball Association division one standings with seven wins.

Neale Harvey

An aerial view of the Katanning gold project site at Badgebup.

Cash flowsPremiumAusgold raises $35 million for Katanning gold project

The company behind the $355 million Katanning gold project in the Great Southern has raised $35m the week after releasing a definitive feasibility study that targeted first production by the end of 2027.

Neil Watkinson

The Dawesville Channel is a man-made channel between the Peel-Harvey Estuary and the Indian Ocean at Dawesville.

Healthy Estuaries PremiumHealthy estuaries get major funding boost

Community groups will receive a share of almost $10 million funding to assist in their work protecting the State’s most at-risk waterways. 

Craig Duncan

A western ringtail possum had to be removed from the Busselton Bunnings store earlier this week by wildlife rescuers from FAWNA.

Adorable encounterPremiumPossum caught perusing Bunnings plant stock

While most Bunnings shoppers snack on a sausage while walking the isles, one adorable customer decided to take a bite out of some of the stock on the shelves.

Craig Duncan

Deep Yellow managing director and chief executive John Borshoff.

Working on itPremiumDeep Yellow targets revised Mulga Rock DFS for Q3 next year

Deep Yellow says it will aim to complete a revised definitive feasibility study for its Mulga Rock uranium project in the Goldfields by the third quarter of next year.

Neil Watkinson

The Big Killing director Rebecca Pusey.

Theatre 8PremiumThe Big Killing brings twists and turns to Theatre 8

A thrilling new play full of mystery and intrigue will premiere at Geraldton’s Theatre 8, taking audiences on a wild journey that will keep them guessing until the end.

Josephine Hingst