Kalgoorlie Miner

SafetySmart-look rashie a lifesaving hook for fishermen

As of 2018, 158 rock fishing deaths had been recorded across Australia in just more than a decade, according to data from Surf Life Saving Australia.

Indiana Lysaght

Domestic violenceDomestic violence support hub for Kalgoorlie

The place-based wraparound service comes in a year in which a surge in family and domestic violence has been flagged, with isolation guidelines keeping families locked down at home.

Indiana Lysaght

WorkshopKalgoorlie workshop on Australian democracy empowering

“Once you have that information, you’re empowered.”

Amber Lilley

CRICKETJames Trail confident of cricket association unity

James Trail had been only been serving as vice-chairman for about three weeks before he was abruptly thrust into the association’s top job last week.

Jason Mennell

MiningWestern Areas delivers bad quarter and revises guidance

Shares in Western Areas had dropped 17.74 per cent to $1.92 at yesterday’s close.

Jason Mennell

Change neededCountry WA leaders send clear R4R message to Labor

Three-quarters of regional West Australian council leaders canvassed by the Kalgoorlie Miner in the past two months said they believed R4R was worse off than it was under the former government

Tom Zaunmayr

TENNISNew gear for Boulder’s young tennis stars

The 50 tennis racquets were donated to the school by ANZ Bank and Tennis Australia as part of their Tennis Hot Shots Racquet Roadshow program.

Amber Lilley

Support networkNew cancer side-effect service for Kalgoorlie

The State Government yesterday announced a pilot service launched in Katanning and Esperance last year would be rolled out to Kalgoorlie-Boulder through the WA Country Health Service.

Tom Zaunmayr

Intrinsic linkMining and arts come together in Goldfields city

The hour-long free event will be at the Goldfields Repertory Club today from 7pm, with visitors encouraged to register as food will be provided.

Amber Lilley

SOCCER120 years of kicking goals for Boulder City

Boulder City Soccer Club began in 1900 during simpler times, when bundles of clothes were thrown down to mark goals and Australians were still learning the round-ball code.

Indiana Lysaght

Getting ship-shapeHow Kalgoorlie race club will bounce back from disaster

Mr Walker and Mayor John Bowler met KBRC members on Tuesday in a bid to nut out a solution to ensure the issues were not repeated at future events.

Jason Mennell

Suggestions pleaseKalgoorlie’s $100k pitch for entry statement

Set aside from the City’s remaining COVID-19 related arts and cultural funds of $228,500, the cash committent could see local artists build the city a major piece of public art

Indiana Lysaght

Pila DesertNative title deal’s name change for Goldfields reserve

An agreement was yesterday signed by traditional owners, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt, and Environment Minister Stephen Dawson near Patjarr in the Gibson Desert.

Tom Zaunmayr

No dealCoolgardie says no thanks to Kalgoorlie merger

The proposed merger of the councils was floated at an informal round table of representatives from both jurisdictions in August.

Jason Mennell & Tom Zaunmayr

Time to buy?Stats reveal HUGE Kalgoorlie house sales activity rise

Real Estate Institute of WA figures indicate Kalgoorlie-Boulder is one of eight regional centres to have recorded an increase in the median sale price for the September quarter.

Phoebe Pin

Self-written spectacularKalgoorlie students immersed in theatre showcase

The 20-minute show tells the tragic love story of Greek mythology characters Orpheus and Eurydice — in a contemporary way — and was created by the Year 10 students across two terms.

Amber Lilley

Preserving the pastFunding windfall for Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s heritage

All six applications were approved at Monday night’s council meeting, with the former Boulder Masonic Temple being classed as “exceptionally significant” to the heritage of the city.

Amber Lilley

Saving the worldNorth Kal celebrates 25 years of Water Wise message

Water Minister Dave Kelly visited North Kalgoorlie Primary School — part of the Water Wise program for 25 years — to announce a program to replace or upgrade water-using amenities

Tom Zaunmayr

Going aheadKambalda’s Christmas Tree event cleared to run

The event will be moved from Harry Steinhauser Reserve to Kambalda Recreation Centre to monitor numbers and social distancing.

Amber Lilley

Chance to shineWombats to test mining mettle in State champs

The annual Export Cup pitches the WA School of Mines Wombats against Perth’s WASM Wallabies for the title of State mining games champions

Tom Zaunmayr

No communicationHas ACM just revealed future of the Esperance Express?

Australian Community Media has recently removed the title and fellow suspended WA mastheads Collie Mail and Avon Valley Advocate from its Ad Centre.

Tom Zaunmayr and Indiana Lysaght

RACINGPerth trainer rapt with rookie’s Laverton Cup win

Plucked from obscurity after an rib injury to experienced hoop Jerry Noske, Johnston earlier that day made her racing debut aboard the Cliff Smith-trained gelding Rydon.

Rory Coleman-Heard

VRO breachGoldfields man bites ex-lover over restraining order

Oliver Grant, 49, pleaded guilty at Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court last week to a breach of a family violence restraining order and aggravated assault.

Taylar Amonini

Season looms‘Matter of urgency’: Esperance seeks bushfire clarity

Nearly one year since the 2015 fires inquest was handed down, the Shire of Esperance is questioning what steps have been actioned ahead of what is expected to be another warm, dry summer season.

Indiana Lysaght