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Local loss PremiumBusinesses forced to throw out stock after power outage

Kalgoorlie-Boulder businesses have joined the chorus of voices calling for changes to the local power supply after Sunday’s outage affected 16,500 Goldfields homes and businesses.

Amber Lilley

Charged up PremiumGoldfields to play big part the State’s EV highway

Several Goldfields towns will play a significant role in the State Government’s electric vehicle highway, set to be the world’s longest of its kind

Amber Lilley

Youth precinctPremiumYouth precinct to be developed in stages

A $9.3 million youth precinct development in Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been broken down into three stages, with council hoping to avoid being locked into the full development as construction costs continue to rise

Tegan Guthrie

Mediation over decisionPremiumMediation over workforce camp decision under way

Mediation between the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council and the proponents of a workforce camp shot down by council has begun, with both parties hoping to avoid the expense of heading to State Administrative Tribunal.

Tegan Guthrie

FootballPremiumPanthers blitz Diorites in GFL women’s clash

GFLW newcomers Railways turn in excellent display to beat Mines Rovers

Neale Harvey

Housing waitlistsPremiumPublic housing waitlist over 360 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

With more than 360 applications on the waitlist for public housing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Housing Minister John Carey says the local council needs to do more to get development projects over the line.

Tegan Guthrie

Bush cookingPremiumCamp oven event added to Coolgardie Rodeo & Ute Muster

If you fancy yourself as a camp oven cooking connoisseur, this year’s Coolgardie Rodeo & Ute Muster has just the event for you — the WA Camp Oven and Slow Cook State Titles.

Neil Watkinson

Street bashing PremiumMiner fined after violent attack on co-worker

One of two miners involved in an attack on a co-worker after a night of drinking at a local pub has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay $4000 in compensation after the victim spent two days in hospital.

Amber Lilley

Dash for a cause PremiumPhoto finish ‘controversy’ at Mascots Dash

Despite horse racing being cancelled in Kalgoorlie-Boulder at the weekend because of an extended power outage, one fan-favourite race still took place.

Amber Lilley

BasketballPremiumGiants women humbled by Wolves

Giants’ women’s team no match for visiting Wolves

Neale Harvey

BasketballGiants topple Wolves in NBL1 clash

The Goldfields Giants moved into the NBL1 top five after beating the Wolves last weekend

Neale Harvey

cultural excursionPremiumHigh school students study Aboriginal culture

Students at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School attended an excursion to learn about traditional Aboriginal food, hunting techniques and native plants.

Carwyn Monck

Tandem Cycling FundraiserTandem cycling team cross the Nullarbor help eradicate polio

A husband-and-wife tandem cycling team raising funds to help eradicate polio passed through Kalgoorlie-Boulder this week.

Carwyn Monck

Power outagePremiumPower struggle over Kalgoorlie’s back-up station

Western Power has defended not using Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s gas turbine power station during Sunday’s blackout, but city mayor John Bowler insists they should have turned it on.

Elena Morabito

Community engagementPremiumLeonora residents will soon pick fruit from their verges

Leonora fruit lovers will soon be able to pick a mandarin or lemon from their verge, with the Shire to replace frail eucalyptus trees with citrus trees.

Elena Morabito

CrimeVehicles at Kalgoorlie-Boulder airport vandalised

Kalgoorlie police are investigating after several vehicles were damaged while parked at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport at the weekend.

Elena Morabito

Youth rehab proposalYouth rehab for under-18s on the cards

A multi-million-dollar youth rehabilitation centre to help young people tackle addiction and mental health issues early is on the cards for Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Tegan Guthrie

WAFLPremiumCrowds gather for WAFL game hosted in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Kalgoorlie-Boulder football fans gathered on Saturday to watch some of the State’s top footballers battle it out

Amber Lilley

More power woePremiumFrequent Goldfields power outages ‘simply unacceptable’

Shadow WA energy minister David Honey says it is “simply unacceptable” Kalgoorlie-Boulder has such frequent and prolonged blackouts.

Neil Watkinson

FootballPremiumBorchet bags four in Subiaco victory

Local product Ryan Borchet kicked four goals in Subiaco’s win over Swan Districts in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Neale Harvey

FootballNuich powers Gold Stars to victory

The GFL Gold Stars produced a powerful second half to stun the Goldfields Indigenous Allstars

Neale Harvey

Ready to commitLabor to deliver outdoor pool commitment to Goldfields

An outdoor pool for Kalgoorlie-Boulder will be among the commitments the newly elected Labor Federal Government will deliver, the party’s candidate for O’Connor says.

Neil Watkinson & Liam Croy

‘30 years of hell’PremiumRecovering addict shares story of ‘30 years of hell’

From an elite athlete as a young teen to an addict of ‘every drug imaginable’, Leon Rutherford wants to share his ‘30 years of hell’ to help steer young people away from a life of drugs

Tegan Guthrie

Miners’ Promise FundraiserPremiumFootball fundraiser surpasses target for charity

Sponsorship for the newly formed WA School of Mines football team has raised thousands of dollars in support of workers and families in the mining industry affected by a workplace accident or crisis event

Carwyn Monck