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A man has been jailed for attacking a road train driver on Goldfields Highway.

Courts & Justice PremiumJail for assaulting truck driver after crash

A man fractured the nose of a 62-year-old road train driver who stopped to check if he was OK after the man crashed his car into the side of the truck.

Tegan Guthrie

The Goldfields Basketball Association’s Rob Tagliaferri during the opening of the $14.8 million stadium redevelopment.

BasketballGBA boosted by major surge in numbers

Domestic competition breaks 1000-player barrier.

Neale Harvey

The Bluebush Village workers’ accommodation facility in Kambalda.

Tenders closed Tenders for Bluebush Village close

Tenders have closed for the Shire of Coolgardie’s controversial Bluebush Village, which is hoped to be the lifeline that pulls the shire out of its crippling financial position.

Tegan Guthrie

The Cannery Arts Centre is hosting its popular 9x5 exhibition and fundraiser. Pictured is the 2023 event.

Art exhibition and fundraiserPremiumSmall canvases with big ideas

More than 200 same-sized artworks by local, regional and interstate artists will be on display and then auctioned in a much-loved exhibition and fundraiser event.

Jessica Antoniou

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox hopes any benchmarks the shire must meet can be made publicly available.

Coolgardie benchmarksPremiumPresident wants minister’s benchmarks released publicly

The Shire of Coolgardie president hopes to be able to publicly release any benchmarks or goals set out by the local government minister for the shire to achieve during its 12-month grace period. 

Tegan Guthrie

The Garage Sale Trail is in its 16th year.

Garage sale trailPremiumTurning clutter into cash

A nationwide initiative helping people fight the cost-of-living crunch and reduce landfill waste has proven popular in Esperance. 

Jessica Antoniou

Xander Young celebrates his unbeaten century.

CricketAll-round display leads Lake View victory

Xander Young has blasted an unbeaten century for Lake View.

Neale Harvey

The Balmy Nights arts and music festival will take place in Esperance this month.

Arts and music festivalPremiumAustralian artists in the spotlight

A four-day Esperance arts and music festival exposing live music acts from across Australia and the region, will have something for everyone to enjoy.

Jessica Antoniou

Boulder’s Jake Nuich during round 12 of the 2024 Goldfields Football League competition.

FootballMitchell medallist to resume GFL career

Jake Nuich is set for a 2026 return to Boulder in the GFL.

Neale Harvey

Railways’ Lachie Gilbert celebrates a goal during round 20 of the 2024 Goldfields Football League competition.

FootballPremiumPremiership star wins Panthers’ vacant coaching job

Lachie Gilbert says he has big shoes to fill as Railways’ new senior coach in the GFL.

Neale Harvey

Participants in the 2024 Northern Star Resources Community Triathlon.

Community triathlonCommunity race for all abilities

People of all abilities who are keen for a challenge are encouraged to grab their friends, family or colleagues to compete in a fun community triathlon.

Jessica Antoniou

Alliance Nickel managing director Paul Kopejtka.

Nickel strugglesAutomaker terminates Goldfields nickel-cobalt project deal

Global automaker Stellantis has pulled out of an offtake agreement with the company hoping to develop a $1.65 billion nickel-cobalt mine in the Goldfields.

Neil Watkinson

Fun times at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Christmas Street Party.

Summer schedulePremiumOur summer, our city

From street parties to youth programs, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has released a one-stop guide to all the things to do in town this summer.

Jessica Antoniou

The turf situation at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex on October 25.

Growth problemCity’s battle with turf issues at sporting complex continues

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is aiming to have turf problems at Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex fixed by the start of next year’s Goldfields Soccer Association season.

Neil Watkinson

CBC’s Chloe Butler.

BasketballPremiumCBC holds off gallant Olympians in women’s thriller

CBC beat Olympians by a point in their Goldfields Basketball Association women’s B-grade clash.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School Year 10 students Tahli Quinlan, Gypsie Knipler and Charlee McCaul.

Careers expoPremiumHigh school hosts career expo to build confidence

High-school students have explored life beyond the classroom, showcasing their innovative ideas and welcoming industry, training and community partners to share insights into future pathways.

Jessica Antoniou

Giants coach and Goldfields Basketball Association chief operations officer Lennon Smartt.

BasketballPremiumGiants buy into high disciplinary standards

Giants men’s coach Lennon Smartt is imposing unique penalties for on-court indiscretions.

Neale Harvey

South Kalgoorlie Primary School principal Lisa Young, Kalgoorlie-Boulder MLA Ali Kent, and Minister for Education Sabine Winton at South Kalgoorlie Primary School on Thursday.

Support for regional principalsPremiumHappy principal equals happy school

Acknowledging the complex challenges regional and remote school principals face, Education Minister Sabine Winton announced a new strategy in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Thursday.

Jessica Antoniou

A woman has been sentenced after giving false details to police.

Courts & Justice PremiumHow WA woman’s lie led sister to be wrongly convicted

A woman lied to police to avoid being charged for drink-driving, resulting in her sister being wrongly convicted of the charge.

Tegan Guthrie

Lake View’s Matt Ruly.

CricketPremiumRuly half-century leads Viewers’ fourth win

Lake View lead the EGCA’s B-grade standings by two matches.

Neale Harvey

Competitors in action at the 2025 Underground Mine Emergency Rescue Competition.

Underground testPremiumAngloGold Ashanti Tropicana team takes home gold

AngloGold Ashanti’s Tropicana mine rescue team took home the coveted winner’s gong at the 2025 Underground Mine Emergency Rescue Competition last weekend.

Neil Watkinson

Boulder RSL sub-branch president Jan Le Brun during this year’s Anzac Day dawn service.

Fight for survivalPremiumRSL club needs new members or it might have to close

Without new members, the Boulder RSL sub-branch could be forced to close its doors within the next few years, according to its president. 

Jessica Antoniou

Dundas Cruncher competitors.

Outback challengePremiumRunners and cyclists test endurance in heritage trail race

An endurance race along the Norseman Heritage Trail saw cycling and running competitors go head-to-head to win cash prizes.

Jessica Antoniou

Ronald Houghton, 58, appeared in Albany Magistrates Court on Thursday, charged with producing child exploitation material.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Man faces court over child abuse material in Ravensthorpe

A man accused of producing child exploitation material and possessing or copying indecent or obscene articles has faced court for the first time.

Melissa Sheil