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Police have arrested a 25yo woman on 10 charges after an allegedly stolen triple road train crashed into the fence of a Boulder home.

Evasive action PremiumWoman accused of triple road train theft, crashing into home

Police were forced to take evasive action when an allegedly stolen triple road train crossed on to the wrong side of the road and sped towards them, before allegedly crashing through the front fence of a home.

Tegan Guthrie

Railways’ Chris Yarran.

FootballPremiumExperienced players make unexpected returns

Reigning premiers demolish Kambalda.

Neale Harvey

Australian gold mines produced 73 tonnes in the March quarter.

More is lessHigher gold prices mean less production during March quarter

An Australian dollar gold price heading towards $5000 an ounce has actually driven a reduction in production of the precious metal, Melbourne-based industry analysts Surbiton Associates say.

Neil Watkinson

Eucla Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service captain Simone Conklin.

Sterling serviceEucla community hero recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Eucla’s long-serving volunteer fire brigade captain Simone Conklin has been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal for distinguished service in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

Neil Watkinson

Brazilian dance group Apoteozzy Samba engage with event-goers during the 2025 Multicultural Festival.

Multicultural FestivalCassidy Street comes alive for Multicultural Festival

Kalgoorlie-Boulder was a melting pot of cultures on Saturday as residents enjoyed sights and sounds from across the globe.

Carwyn Monck

Boulder’s Dustin Walters celebrates a goal during his team’s Goldfields Football League clash against Kalgoorlie at Sir Richard Moore Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumBoulder build handy lead in GFL standings

Boulder teammates Dustin Walters and Andy Higgins each booted six goals against Kalgoorlie.

Neale Harvey

Rookies’ Shannen Marnell during round four of the 2025 Eastern Goldfields Netball Association division one competition.

NetballEGNA teams fare well at annual carnival

Teams from the Eastern Goldfields Netball Association appeared in three grand finals.

Neale Harvey

Social media star Tom Baulch is the Prime Train.

FootballPremiumSpecial fundraiser set for June 28

Mines Rovers are hosting their own version of the Big Freeze Slide on June 28.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & justicePremiumMan allegedly abuses dog, stabs partner after sex rejection

A man has appeared in court charged with allegedly throwing a dog to the ground and stabbing his partner after she refused to have sex with him.

Jessica Antoniou

Local swimmers were in superb form last weekend in Geraldton.

SwimmingEmerging KASC stars impressive at classic

Kalgoorlie Amateur Swimming Club youngsters have chalked up a long list of personal best times.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie-Boulder students came together on the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School oval for the filming of the video.

NAIDOC week PremiumStudents star in NAIDOC week music video

Primary and high school students in Kalgoorlie-Boulder have come together to take part in a professionally filmed and produced music video celebrating Aboriginal culture in the Goldfields.

Jessica Antoniou

A man has pleaded guilty to 19 charges.

Courts & Justice PremiumRooftop stand-off saw power cut to 112 homes

Power was cut to 112 homes for about four hours while police were in a stand-off with a man standing on a roof and threatening to assault officers while shooting up meth.

Tegan Guthrie

Compton Court’s park is set to receive new play equipment.

Playground removedPlayground removed as city begins park audit

An aging, worn playground has been removed from a Hannans park as the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder conducts as audit of local parks and play areas.

Tegan Guthrie

Long-term Boulder local Laurie Galliers speaks with OPAM Consulting director Philippe Najean at the public meeting on the odour issue last October.

Odour update Odour update: no end in sight

There is currently no end in sight for the smell which has been plaguing Boulder, with mayor Glenn Wilson unable to estimate when the smell might end, but revealing “process modifications” had been implemented.

Tegan Guthrie

Mrs Australia 2025 Monique Sawyer.

Miss KalgoorlieMrs Australia to help judge Miss Kalgoorlie pageant

The inaugural Miss Kalgoorlie pageant will be judged by the reigning Mrs Australia crown-holder, who has strong ties to the Goldfields region.

Tegan Guthrie

The grave of newborn baby Rijul, who was found dead in a Kambalda Caravan Park toilet in 1995.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Baby RijulPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Harrowing reason mum left baby son for dead in public toilet

It is the first time she has spoken publicly about what happened on July 12, 1995. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS

Tegan Guthrie

Railways’ Drew Epis.

FootballPremiumTigers no match for unbeaten Railways

Railways lead the GFLW ladder with six wins and a massive percentage.

Neale Harvey

Dewatering taking place at Matsa Resources’ Devon Pit gold mine in May.

Payoff on wayMatsa Resources looks to finally reap rewards of Devon Pit

Matsa Resources is eagerly anticipating the start of gold mining at Devon Pit this month after years of false starts at the mine in the northern Goldfields.

Neil Watkinson

Ora Banda Mining managing director Luke Creagh.

Agonisingly closeOra Banda Mining to fall short of 100,000oz full-year goal

Ora Banda Mining’s surge towards becoming a 100,000-ounces-a-year producer looks likely to just fall short this financial year.

Neil Watkinson

World Gold Council chief strategy officer Terry Heymann, right, with Minerals Council of Australia executive director of WA David Parker and Gold Industry Group chief executive Kristy Reilly.

Stark situationGold council to lure miners away from ‘illicit actors’

The World Gold Council is working to ensure “artisanal” miners across the globe are not exploited by “illicit actors” such as terrorists and mercenary organisations, including the notorious Wagner Group.

Neil Watkinson

A man is facing two counts of aggravated assault.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan allegedly raped and beat ex-partner

A woman was allegedly raped and beaten by her ex-partner as she tried to sleep in bushland near the Goldfields Highway three weeks after they broke up. 

Tegan Guthrie

Wheelchair football is a fast-growing format of the game.

FootballSpecial football showcase next week

Inclusive football opportunities will be promoted in Kalgoorlie-Boulder next week

Neale Harvey

Stage Left Theatre Troupe’s building in Boulder.

Youth play PremiumRelatable play aimed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder youth

Theatrical Goldfields youth are taking to the spotlight in a heartwarming, raw and relatable play aimed at the next generation. 

Jessica Antoniou

Carah, 5, and Quinton Takao during the 2024 Multicultural Festival.

Diverse affairCity’s Multicultural Festival on this Saturday

The diverse cultures of the Goldfields will be on full show when the annual City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Multicultural Festival returns this Saturday.

Neil Watkinson