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ROBOTIC VACUUMPremiumGoldfields Protective Coatings collects accolade

Goldfields Protective Coatings won the contracting company category during the Australasian High Pressure Water Jetting Association’s Innovation Safety Awards.

Carwyn Monck

ST BARBARA’S PARADEPremiumHaul truck is a parade show stopper

It was all smiles and sunshine as dozens of colourful community floats paraded down Kalgoorlie’s main street on Sunday morning

Carwyn Monck

Time and Time AgainPremiumExhibition pairs historic photographs with modern images

An exhibition which offers a unique glimpse into the evolving landscapes and street scenes of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will open on Saturday. 

Carwyn Monck

Toy RunPremiumCall-out for more motorcycles for annual toy run

With an ambitious goal of 200 motorcycles roaring across town for this year’s Christmas Toy Run, organisers are calling on residents to get involved for a good cause.

Tegan Guthrie

Reflect & rememberPremiumFestival’s Miners Memorial returns to square

The annual evening of reflection on lives lost in the Goldfields mining industry will return to its traditional home at St Barbara’s Square following the relocation of the miners’ patron saint statue. 

Anneke de Boer

Uniquely GoldfieldsPremiumRecord floats to parade in 2024 St Barbara’s Festival

Kalgoorlie’s main street will be the stage for a uniquely Goldfields spectacle on Sunday, with more community floats than ever before parading in the annual St Barbara’s Festival Parade. 

Anneke de Boer

Wiluna CEOPremiumWiluna appoints new chief executive

The Shire of Wiluna has appointed a new chief executive, who says one of his focuses will be “community engagement and transparent decision-making”. 

Tegan Guthrie

Locked inPremiumMLG wins new five-year contract at Evolution’s Mungari mine

Kalgoorlie-Boulder mining services firm MLG Oz has been awarded a new five-year contract for work at Evolution Mining’s Mungari gold operation.

Neil Watkinson

Passionate educatorPremiumEsperance local earns top family day care accolade

An Esperance local who has helped shape the lives of children through a unique form of day care has become the first West Aussie to receive a top national education accolade for her work.

Anneke de Boer

T-ballPremiumT-ball season in full swing

This year’s Goldfields T-ball season is in full swing, with 11 teams battling it out to claim junior and senior titles.

Carwyn Monck

COMMUNITY FUNDPremiumBHP invites applications for WA Nickel Community Fund

BHP has launched a grant program to help Goldfields communities transition through the suspension of its WA Nickel operations.

Carwyn Monck

STEM PremiumCompetition immerses students in world of motorsport

Eastern Goldfields College students have been crowned the winners of this year’s STEM Innovation Experience.

Carwyn Monck

Corporate BoxingPremiumGoldfields local to enter boxing ring for important cause

Donning a pair of boxing gloves, a young Kalgoorlie-Boulder local is set to step out of her comfort zone and into the ring for a cause close to her heart.

Anneke de Boer

‘toxic’ materialPremiumDrones & divers unable to find Esperance dangerous canister

A canister of dangerous material remains missing weeks after it was lost overboard from a ship at the port of Esperance despite extensive searches involving divers and drones.

Anneke de Boer

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTHPremiumEvent promotes action on men’s suicide

Goldfields men were invited to enjoy free coffee, haircut or health check during an International Men’s Day event.

Carwyn Monck

EARTH SCIENCEPremiumEarth science workshops to inspire next generation

Earth science education helps students to better understand the world around them and highlight potential career pathways, educator Jo Watkins says.

Carwyn Monck

WHITE RIBBONPremiumCommunity speaks out on violence against women

A 100-strong crowd marched down Kalgoorlie’s Hannan Street on Monday to speak out on violence against women.

Carwyn Monck

CHRISTMAS STREET PARTYPremiumStreet party marks start of the festive season

Christmas cheer has well and truly arrived in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree marking the start of the festive season.

Carwyn Monck

Art competitionPremiumRegion wows with reconstructed art

Goldfielders have been recognised and rewarded for reconstructing everyday rubbish into art and household items.

Tegan Guthrie

COLOUR RUNPremiumColour run promotes anti-violence campaign

A sea of white T-shirts soon turned to colour as hundreds of Goldfielders came together to raise awareness of the urgent need to address family and domestic violence.

Carwyn Monck

Snowboarding skimpy PremiumSnowboarding skimpy set to slay the slopes

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder skimpy is hoping the next time she returns to town to pour pints, she does it as a world champion snowboarder.

Tegan Guthrie

Footpath upgradesPremiumRickety footpaths no more in Hannan Street

The era of rickety pavers on Kalgoorlie’s main street has finally ended, with long-awaited upgrades to the CBD recently completed.

Tegan Guthrie

Christmas seasonPremiumStreet party to mark start of festive season

Boulder’s main street will be a hive of festive activity on Sunday as the annual Christmas Street Party marks the start of the busy season.

Tegan Guthrie

Star qualityPremiumCamping trip leads to winning photography

A stunning image of star trails stretching across the night sky has won this year’s Kalgoorlie Miner Best Goldfields Photograph Competition.

Carwyn Monck