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Esperance Distillery Co managing director and chief lemon squeezer James McCarthy-Price at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Happy HourPremiumLocal farm flavour in WA’s home-grown beer and whisky

WA brewers and distillers are offsetting rising inflation and fluctuating grain prices by offering premiums to attract local producers.

Georgia Campion

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent and WA Premier Roger Cook at Kalgoorlie railway station just before last year’s State election.

Rail buy-backPremiumState to introduce Bill crucial to local rail realignment

The State Government will this week introduce legislation crucial to the future development of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s long-awaited rail realignment project.

Tegan Guthrie

Zhynaliyah Harris performs at Kal’s Got Talent 2026.

Kingsbury LIVEPremiumNew live music program gives youth a stage to shine on

Young local performers will have a stage to share their talent with the community through a new live music program in the city.

Tegan Guthrie

The 49-year-old Esperance man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, denied the allegations but was found guilty of three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13.

Courts & JusticePremium‘Pop’ who raped 7yo girl jailed

The “pop” of a seven-year-old girl who brutally raped her has been found guilty by a jury and jailed for more than six years. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Tegan Guthrie

Nathan Trevor Howells, 32, was warned he could have been “locked up for life” by Judge Seamus Rafferty in Perth District Court earlier this month for his role in drug dealing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Courts & JusticePremiumDrug trafficker jailed, urged to turn life around

A street-level drug trafficker caught with 75g of meth and a rifle has been jailed for almost five years and urged to turn his life around to break the generational cycle.

Tegan Guthrie

Liberal MLC Neil Thomson.

Petition tabledPremiumPetition for Boulder police station tabled in Parliament

A petition calling for a permanent police station in Boulder has been tabled in State Parliament as more than 1000 locals sign their name advocating for a stronger police presence. 

Tegan Guthrie

Perth Lynx star player Anneli Maley.

BasketballPremiumLocal stadium to host pre-season series

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Evolution Mining Stadium is hosting two games involving Perth Lynx on September 24-25.

Neale Harvey

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder 2026 Art Prize judges Andrew Nicholls, Jack Collard and Fi Wilkie with the acquisitional major prize-winning piece Vestige, by Tanya van Irsen.

Art PrizePremium‘Delicate’, ‘contemplative’ work wins top award at art prize

An artwork inspired by the red dust and mining history of Kookynie has won the major award at this year’s City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize.

Tegan Guthrie

Olivia Watson from East Kalgoorlie Primary School was recognised at the 2026 Schools Plus Teaching Awards.

Teaching awardsPremiumLocal teacher recognised at national awards

A local primary school teacher has been recognised as one of the best in the country, spending the week in Canberra at the 2026 Schools Plus Teaching Awards.

Rosa Griffith

Curtin's proposed student accommodation in Kalgoorlie

DevelopmentPremiumZen in Kalgoorlie

Changing student expectations prompt plans for student zen den and other wellness facilities in rough and ready Kalgoorlie.

Kim Macdonald

Wylie and Dean Bodger at the 2026 Variety WA Bash in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday.

Fundraiser eventPremiumVariety WA drivers strapped in for wild ride

A colourful convoy of wild and wacky cars rattled into Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday morning, marking the start of the 2026 Variety WA Bash.

Rosa Griffith

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan breached banning order, scaled fence into Gold Bar

A 20-year-old scaffolder banned from all licensed premises in WA scaled the back fence of a Hannan Street nightclub so he could keep drinking with his mates, a Kalgoorlie court has been told.

Tegan Guthrie

The Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumWoman accused of lighting fire which gutted South Kal home

A woman accused of causing a fire which gutted a home in South Kalgoorlie at the weekend will remain in custody while a strict bail plan is explored.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie player-coach Aaron Pacey.

FootballPremiumPacey sets bar high for 2027

Aaron Pacey is impressed by Railways’ game style.

Neale Harvey

Lisa Fardell, widow of Nick Fardell who was posthumously named the 2026 community citizen of the year, mayor Glenn Wilson, and Darcy Fardell.

Nominations openPremiumNominations open for next Citizen of the Year Awards

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is looking for people and groups making a positive contribution to the community for nomination in next year’s Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Tegan Guthrie

Railways’ Cheney Armstrong talks with coach Brendan Ryan during their Goldfields Football League women’s match against Kambalda at Sir Richard Moore Oval on April 18.

FootballPremiumRyan urging strong representation from local clubs

Brendan Ryan will be at the helm of the GFL’s women’s team for the country championships.

Neale Harvey

Boulder’s Thomas Coughlan during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval on August 15.

FootballPremiumBoulder plotting triple treat on Saturday

Boulder will appear in the league, reserves and colts grand finals at Digger Daws Oval on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Railways’ Bevan Bennell celebrates kicking a goal during his team’s Goldfields Football League preliminary final against Kalgoorlie at Sir Richard Moore Oval on Saturday.

FootballPremiumPanthers secure berth in 2026 grand final

Panthers will play in a fourth grand final since 2022.

Neale Harvey

A man who tried to pressure his partner into making false claims to police has been given a chance to show he is a changed man.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan given six months to prove to court he has ‘changed’

A man who repeatedly tried to pressure his girlfriend into making false claims to police to help him fight serious charges has been given six months to prove to the courts that he is a changed man. 

Tegan Guthrie

Nola Campbell, one of the artists to receive funds through the Warakurna Artists Aboriginal Corporation.

Arts investmentPremiumRegional Aboriginal art receives funding boost

The State Government has announced an investment of $700,000 in seven remote Aboriginal art groups in WA, funding creative initiatives through the regional Aboriginal arts development program.

Rosa Griffith

Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of WA chair Jasmyn Allen, right, with her son Reg.

RREd DayPremiumRREd Day to shine a spotlight on rural education

The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of WA has announced a social media initiative intended to bring the topic of rural and remote education to the forefront of national discussion. 

Toby Cann

A man has avoided jail for sending ‘depraved’ messages to a 13-year-old girl.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA man who asked 13yo for ‘nudes’ and sex avoids jail

A “depressed and lonely” Coolgardie man who paid a 13-year-old girl he sent “depraved” messages to and offered her more for nude photos or unprotected sex has avoided jail.  

Tegan Guthrie

Lexie Fowler, 12, and Brooklyn Nepia-Hepi, 11, at East Kalgoorlie Primary School's NAIDOC Week celebration on Friday.

NAIDOC Week PremiumEast Kalgoorlie Primary School celebrates NAIDOC Week

East Kalgoorlie Primary School hosted a day of celebration, festivity and appreciation of Indigenous culture on Friday to commemorate NAIDOC Week. 

Toby Cann

Goldfields Soccer Association juniors in Canberra earlier this year.

SoccerPremiumOasis fields to host busy grand finals program

Grand finals will be played on Saturday and Sunday.

Neale Harvey