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John Paul College physical education teacher Koopah Todd and students show off the Saints Football Academy jersey, with designs still to be finalised for 2026.

Football academyPremiumHigh school football academy offers new pathway to success

High school students interested in developing their football abilities will have the opportunity to be part of a newly launched academy in Kalgoorlie-Boulder next year.

Jessica Antoniou

WA Liberals MLC Neil Thomson and Leader of the Opposition Basil Zempilas outside the Exchange Hotel in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday.

State politicsPremiumZempilas personally focused on winning Kalgoorlie seat

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says he will be working hard to ensure the WA Liberals win the seat of Kalgoorlie in the next State election.

Neil Watkinson

Trainee ranger Blake Raiskums and city manager of community safety Olivia McNamara with ready-to-adopt kittens.

Kitten adoptionsPremiumKittens ready to be adopted into responsible homes

More than 20 kittens at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s animal management facility are waiting to find a loving forever home.

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent and Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia.

Drinkers registerPremiumBanned drinkers register permanent in Goldfields

The banned drinkers register has become permanent in the Goldfields after State Parliament passed new legislation this month. 

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie-Bouder Airport.

Regional airfare zone cap schemePremiumFlight price hike will hurt, KBCCI says

While the extension of the regional airfare zone cap scheme is a “win”, the price increase for “high-demand” flights will adversely affect some Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents, the KBCCI says.

Jessica Antoniou

A Federal grant will help the Shire of Esperance install solar panels and batteries on 16 of its buildings.

Climate resiliencePremiumNew project set to reduce energy costs for shire

The Shire of Esperance is set to have its energy bills slashed by more than $280,000 annually and carbon emissions reduced by more than 400 tonnes each year thanks to a $946,938 Federal Government grant.

Jessica Antoniou

JLK Artistry founder Julianne Karavitis at her pop-up shop on Friday.

Pop up jeweller PremiumAustralian gems on offer

A Perth-based jeweller has popped up in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to offer Christmas shoppers the opportunity to add one-of-a-kind, uniquely Australian heirloom pieces to their baskets.

Jessica Antoniou

Joshua Goode, Keaton Marx and Theodore Prosser.

CricketPremiumHigh hopes for local side at junior carnival

Skipper Keaton Marx is among four Lake View players making the trip to Perth.

Neale Harvey

A ute sideswiped the Palace Theatre on Wednesday night.

Off coursePremiumUte gets in scrape with upgraded Palace Theatre

A ute has sideswiped the recently renovated Palace Theatre Recreation Centre on Boulder’s Burt Street.

Isabella Davis

Brian Champion Sr pictured in 2018.

Momentous decisionPremiumMarlinyu Ghoorlie native title claim recognised

Friday was the day Brian Champion Sr never thought he would live to see — formal recognition of the Marlinyu Ghoorlie native title claim over Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neil Watkinson

Goldfields cyclist Brady Gilmore.

CyclingPremiumCyclist continues to excel overseas

Brady Gilmore will embark on the first leg of a three-year deal with NSN Cycling Team next year.

Neale Harvey

Ethan Sambo is this year’s Mitchell Medal winner.

FootballPremiumBoulder snares Mitchell medallist for 2026 season

Star winger Ethan Sambo is a prized recruit for Boulder next year in the GFL.

Neale Harvey

Sam Sutherland, Grace Sutherland, Angela Sutherland, Jess Cook, Elva Cook and Diana Ferneaux enjoying the 2024 Christmas in the Park.

Christmas lunchPremiumFree lunches given at Christmas community event

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder community is being encouraged to attend the annual free Christmas in the Park lunch.

Isabella Davis

Gold Valley’s Yuzheng Xie.

Miner penalisedPremiumUnauthorised mining penalty of more than $2.3 million

Gold Valley and its director Yuzheng Xie have been fined more than $2.3 million for unauthorised mining near Leonora and Sandstone.

Neil Watkinson

Nationals WA MLC Rob Horstman is the shadow minister of emergency services.

OPINIONPremiumStay safe this bushfire season

With the bushfire season already under way and more than 90 per cent of WA prone to bushfire, it is critical that all of us understand the risks and have a bushfire plan in place.

Rob Horstman

Goldfields Giants coach Lennon Smartt addresses his players during his team’s NBL1 West semifinal against Geraldton Buccaneers at Geraldton on August 15.

BasketballPremiumLocal teams to launch season with three straight home games

Goldfields Giants’ 2026 draw was formally released this week.

Neale Harvey

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

CEO shufflePremiumShire of Coolgardie appoints temporary chief executive

It is unlikely the Shire of Coolgardie will have a permanent chief executive until late August 2026, after the local government was told they couldn’t extend the contract of acting incumbent Aaron Cook. 

Jessica Antoniou

MinRes manager communities and stakeholder engagement Daniel Barker with Salvation Army youth worker Lea Rundle and accommodation team leader Lora Hartlebury.

Christmas fundingPremiumGoldfields charities receive Christmas funding from MinRes

Goldfields charities helping vulnerable people over Christmas have received a festive boost from Mineral Resources.  

Isabella Davis

Claire Weir, Brent Johnston, Monika Dvorak and Azman Shaw are involved with Artgold’s Radical Futures: NEXUS exhibition.

Art exhibitionPremiumNew Boulder exhibition showcases Goldfields art

A newly opened art exhibition in Boulder is imagining a harmonious future for the Goldfields. 

Isabella Davis

The crowd at the Palace Theatre opening on Monday.

Palace TheatrePremiumPalace Theatre reopens after upgrades

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Palace Theatre reopened on Monday night after undergoing critical upgrades.

Isabella Davis

A man has been charged with indecently dealing with a child in circumstances of aggravation and supplying juveniles with alcohol on unlicensed premises.

Courts & crimePremiumMan charged with indecently dealing with child

A man charged with indecently dealing with a child in circumstances of aggravation and supplying juveniles with alcohol on unlicensed premises has been refused bail.

Jessica Antoniou

CBC’s Flynn Baroni lines up a shot.

BasketballPremiumSpartans White prevail on better scoring spread

A nail-biter highlighted the Goldfields Basketball Association men’s B-grade round.

Neale Harvey

Lennon Smartt and Tegan Alabach with Leonora youngsters.

BasketballPremiumSearch for next wave of talent to be broadened

Giants’ men’s coach Lennon Smartt said the northern Goldfields was still largely untapped as a source of future talent.

Neale Harvey

Great Boulder Resources managing director Andrew Paterson.

More goldPremiumSide Well gold project MRE now more than one million ounces

Great Boulder Resources has updated the mineral resource estimate for its Side Well project east of Meekatharra, pushing it past one million ounces.

Neil Watkinson