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Megan Persello.

Eight ballPremiumVictorian lifts singles trophy

Tan Mahadea beat Derek Zhao in the final.

Neale Harvey

Gibb River Diamonds will aim to start mining at the Edjudina gold project later this year.

Golden opportunityGibb River Diamonds looks to cash in on gold at Edjudina

Gibb River Diamonds has signed a contract mining agreement with Kalgoorlie-Boulder firm BML Ventures to mine an open pit at its Edjudina gold project north-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neil Watkinson

At the mineral exploration tenure issuance cerremony in Timor-Leste last year were Estrella Resources exploration manager Timor-Leste Beau Nicholls, ESR RP senior geologist Edwin Fragga, Estrella Resources managing director Chris Daws, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, ESR RP community liaison and logistics manager Ajio Xavier, and ESR RP junior geologist Kharol Anjos.

Still in nickelEstrella Resources’ limestone use for Indonesian nickel

Goldfields nickel explorer Estrella Resources will attempt to use its pivot to Timor-Leste to help reduce the damaging environmental impact of nickel refining in Indonesia.

Neil Watkinson

Jayden McKenna will run 50km a day for five consecutive days to raise funds for Goldfields families with sick kids.

RUNNING CHALLENGERunner aims to raise $10,000 for sick kids

A passionate Kalgoorlie-Boulder runner has set himself a physically and emotionally gruelling challenge to support local families with sick children.

Carwyn Monck

Regis Resources managing director and chief executive Jim Beyer.

Exploration paybackRegis Resources expands ore reserves at Duketon

Regis Resources has expanded both its open-pit and underground ore reserves at Duketon in the northern Goldfields during the past year.

Neil Watkinson

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Councillor payPay rise for councillors despite resistance

Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillors have been gifted a 3.5 per cent pay bump from a State body despite some not wanting it and others asking for more criteria for councillors to earn their allowance.

Tegan Guthrie

YMCC’s Shoko Kanefuji during the Stiles Electrical Premier League women’s game as part of the 2025 Goldfields Festival of Hockey.

HockeyPremiumLopsided score line underpins victory

YMCC beat Whitford 3-0 at the Eastern Goldfields Hockey Stadium on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Whitford’s Fraser Heigh during the Stiles Electrical Premier League men’s game as part of the 2025 Goldfields Festival of Hockey.

HockeyPremiumDouble-header showcases top talent

YMCC cruised to a 5-1 win against Whitford on Saturday in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neale Harvey

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Rates hike 3.3 per cent rates hike proposal out for community feedback

Community feedback will be sought on a proposed maximum 3.3 per cent rates increase for Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents, with some councillors expressing a desire to see the figure reduced before it is adopted. 

Tegan Guthrie

The Royal Flying Doctor Services’ Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

Vital fundsEastern Goldfields RFDS Auxiliary raises almost $3000

The Eastern Goldfields RFDS Auxiliary raised almost $3000 from its fundraising activities on Flying Doctor Day last Thursday.

Neil Watkinson

Volunteer Reidan Ford pictured with a Kalgoorlie-Boulder SES vehicle at the unit’s Boulder base.

WOW DAYWOW Day to celebrate SES volunteers

Volunteering with the State Emergency Service is a family affair for Reidan, Lisa and Layton Ford.

Carwyn Monck

Ryan Borchet, with his parents Chris and Graeme, at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumBig forward stars for WA

Ryan Borchet was part of WA’s team that broke a seven-year drought against SA.

Neale Harvey

A group of men during one of The Men’s Table meetings.

The Men’s TableMen’s Table launches to support mental wellbeing

A national grassroots movement supporting men’s mental wellbeing will launch in Kalgoorlie-Boulder next month.

Tegan Guthrie

Sol Plummer, Guillaume Metrot and Max Hamblin after the graduation ceremony at Curtin University’s Kalgoorlie Campus on Friday.

GRADUATIONGraduates reflect on experience at Kalgoorlie Campus

Curtin University’s Kalgoorlie Campus has celebrated its largest graduation ceremony to date. 

Carwyn Monck

Umpire Brenden Ah-Kim during a Goldfields Football League women’s clash last year.

FootballProgram aimed at assisting young umpires

GFL officials have put a call out for mentors to help young umpires.

Neale Harvey

Jennifer Davidson, Rex Weldon and Leanne Eriksen.

First NationsPremiumFar from closing the gap

First Nations peoples have been given the opportunity to tell their stories and inform the Social Justice Commissioner on key issues affecting their lives as part of the Informing the Agenda project.

Jessica Antoniou

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & CrimePremiumBail for man accused of assaulting niece

A man accused of demanding money from his niece before assaulting her and chasing her as she ran to the police station told a court he was trying to give her phone back.

Tegan Guthrie

Giants’ Michael Jok during the NBL1 West clash against Cockburn Cougars on Sunday.

BasketballPremiumCoach lauds squad after twin success

Goldfields Giants men are third with six wins.

Neale Harvey

Giants’ Erin Antosh during the Willetton Tigers clash on Saturday.

BasketballPremiumRoad trip marred by twin defeats

Nici Gilday was forced to sit out last weekend’s road trip.

Neale Harvey

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder director of engineering Lui Camporeale, WALGA RoadWise road safety adviser Linda Parsons, Mayor Glenn Wilson, city CEO Andrew Brien, Cr Carla Viskovich, and director advocacy and strategy Mia Hicks.

RoadWise recognitionPremiumCity rejoins RoadWise program

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has officially rejoined the State’s RoadWise program, partly inspired by the advocacy efforts of a man whose son died in a car crash last year.

Tegan Guthrie

Seven community organisation mascots took part in the Rotary Club of Boulder’s 2025 mascot race at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on Sunday.

MASCOT RACEMascots battle it out on turf

Racegoers at Sunday’s Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club meeting were treated to an unusual spectacle as seven local mascots stepped onto the turf.

Carwyn Monck

This year’s City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Awards winners were Nikola Ulrich, Kalgoorlie YMCA (Natalie Piuk pictured), Mikaela Betts, Tehniesha Yorkshire, Heather Momo, and Lilian Kent. Standing in for Callum Howard and Nandini Gera are Sophie Law and Sean Smith, respectively.

Contributions recognisedAchievements celebrated at city’s youth awards

The community contributions of seven people and one organisation have been recognised at this year’s City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Awards.

Neil Watkinson

Railways’ Chris Yarran and Kalgoorlie’s Jake Coysh during their Goldfields Football League Rivalry Round match at Sir Richard Moore Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumPanthers cruise to big Rivalry Round win

Railways piled on 13 first-half goals against Kalgoorlie on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Boulder’s Dustin Walters celebrates a goal during his team’s epic Goldfields Football League Rivalry Round clash with Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumRivalry Round produces a thriller

Boulder duo Dustin Walters and Guy Laughlin combined for 11 goals.

Neale Harvey