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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

Boulder’s Harrison Morgan.

FootballPremiumMorgan stars up forward for Boulder

Boulder are second on the reserves ladder, with seven wins.

Neale Harvey

North Kalgoorlie’s Michael Noble.

CricketPremiumNoble to coach Norths in 2025-26

Michael Noble is Norths’ A-grade coach for the 2025-26 Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association campaign.

Neale Harvey

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

Boulder’s Jorden Hooks has been named captain of the GFL team playing at the Nutrien Ag Solutions country championships in Perth from today.

FootballPremiumHooks named to captain GFL at annual country series

Thirty players will carry the GFL’s hopes at the carnival in Perth this weekend.

Neale Harvey

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

A hiking festival is returning to Esperance.

Hiking festivalPremiumFive-day Esperance hiking festival to return

Adventure seekers and outdoor lovers are being encouraged to get their hiking gear sorted for the return of the Esperance Hiking Festival.

Jessica Antoniou

Mikaere Neil, 16, with Charlie Fox, 10, and Kayden Laurenson, 16, with Michael Adams, 12, at Shred Fest on Wednesday.

Youth hotspotPremiumNew precinct becomes a youth hotspot

It hasn’t taken long for the new Kingsbury Park Youth Precinct to gain traction, with the upgraded facility becoming a hotspot for children and teens these school holidays. 

Jessica Antoniou

SportsKey managing director Chris Smith.

Local workshopsPremiumTwo-day program framed for Kalogoorlie-Boulder

SportsKey is shaping the future of national sporting talent.

Neale Harvey

Grand Trolley Boys’ Grant Weekley in 2023.

Eight-ballPremiumPremiers focused on back-to-back success

Grand Trolley Boys outclassed Cobras last week.

Neale Harvey

Deonne Walsh hopes to take home more medals from the World Transplant Games.

World Transplant GamesPremiumSecond chance at life

A former Goldfields resident is set to represent Australia in the World Transplant Games, which showcases the skills of people who have been given a second chance at life.

Jessica Antoniou

Scott Worthington in action for Boulder in 2018.

FootballPremiumPremiership hero back in home territory

Scott Worthington has rejoined Boulder.

Neale Harvey

CBC’s Mia Dellar and Norths’ Mischa Rodier.

HockeyPremiumDellar powers Collegians’ latest win

CBC are on a nine-game winning run.

Neale Harvey

Auric Mining managing director Mark English and technical director John Utley.

Charging onPremiumFinal campaign to take mine’s output above 30,000 ounces

Auric Mining has started its final toll milling campaign from Jeffreys Find — which it hopes will take the output of the mine near Norseman past the 30,000 ounces mark.

Neil Watkinson

WA Mines and Petroleum Minister David Michael.

Better techPremiumSpectral scanner to improve resources exploration in WA

A Perth-based “next-generation” spectral scanner is being spruiked as an improved method of analysing geology that will help explorers better target resources and reduce costs.

Neil Watkinson

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice Premium‘Unprovoked and cowardly’ attack on victim in theft attempt

A man was sprayed with capsicum spray and beaten in an “unprovoked and cowardly attack” which saw two men attempt to steal from him.

Tegan Guthrie

Health Minister Meredith Hammat.

Subsidy boostPremiumPatient Assisted Travel Scheme expansion comes into effect

Patients needing to travel hundreds of kilometres for their medical needs will now receive a substantially increased subsidy, following an $18.5 million investment in the 2025-26 State budget.

Jessica Antoniou

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumDV charges dropped against man after 86 days in jail

Domestic violence allegations which saw a man in custody for 86 days have been dropped by police.

Tegan Guthrie

James Trail has been officially terminated as Shire of Coolgardie chief executive.

new twistPremiumShire of Coolgardie terminates employment of CEO

The Shire of Coolgardie has “formally terminated” the employment of its “suspended” chief executive — whose resignation, it turns out, was to apply from Thursday, despite the council accepting it in April.

Neil Watkinson

Isabel Richards and Karen Jackson enjoy the NAIDOC Week elders luncheon on Tuesday.

NAIDOC luncheonPremiumRed carpet treatment for elders

Indigenous elders and seniors were spoiled with a day of catering, gifts and games as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.

Jessica Antoniou

Attendees at the 2024 NAIDOC youth basketball tournament.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumBasketball comp returns for NAIDOC Week celebrations

The return of a popular youth basketball tournament and a special school holiday program for Coolgardie are among a busy NAIDOC Week events calendar.

Tegan Guthrie

Northern Star Resources will spend at least $30 million building a 300-person workforce accommodation facility on KCGM land.

New camp PremiumNorthern Star to build 300-bed camp at KCGM

Northern Star Resources will build a 300-person workers accommodation facility at KCGM in addition to its proposed 800-bed camp on Kitchener Road, which is still awaiting planning approval.

Tegan Guthrie