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Rosa Griffith is a reporter at the Kalgoorlie Miner. She completed her journalism degree at the University of Technology Sydney, where she was recognised as a finalist for the Walkley Foundation’s 2025 student journalist of the year. Since moving to WA in 2026, Rosa regularly covers politics, industry, education and human interest stories.

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Entry sign to Kookynie.

Transport solutionPremiumShire of Menzies to trial Kookynie bus service

The Shire of Menzies has approved a trial to start their weekly Thursday bus service to Kalgoorlie-Boulder from the historic township of Kookynie, connecting the 12 permanent residents to shops and services.

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Beverley Allnutt and Raiden O’Neill, 3, at Southern Cross Care’s Victoria Park Nursing Home on Tuesday.

Special VisitPremiumToddlers’ singing brings joy to aged-care home residents

For more than two decades a local childcare centre has continued a tradition of paying a visit to residents at Southern Cross Care’s Victoria Park Nursing Home, sharing musical performances and gifts.

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Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent.

MP attackPremiumAli Kent condemns abuse towards female MPs

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent has condemned the “violent” attack on Victorian MP Helen Haines, highlighting the persistent online and physical abuse faced by Australia’s female politicians.

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The Shire of Menzies has taken over several local Water Corporation assets.

Water assetsPremiumShire of Menzies acquires surplus Water Corp assets

The Shire of Menzies has formally taken over several local Water Corporation assets, with the five bores and one dam in surplus now the town trucks its water supply in from Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

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Natasha Jacobs and Angelique Hillier at the Rec’s Boulderfest celebrations on Sunday.

Pub crawlPremiumBarrels of fun at Boulderfest

Hundreds of punters took to the streets of Boulder in their finest lederhosen and drindls for Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s biggest pub crawl of the year on Sunday.

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Shire of Leonora chief executive Ty Matson has been appointed country local government director on the Rural Health West board.

Health boardPremiumShire of Leonora chief executive on Rural Health West board

Rural Health West has welcomed three members of the community to its board, with the new directors bringing with them years of experience in government, health, financial management and leadership.

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Tertiary and International Education Minister Tony Buti.

Uni mergerPremiumTony Buti guarantees WASM will remain with uni merger

Minister for tertiary and international education Tony Buti has defended the proposed three-way university merger for its potential to increase regional access and improve housing issues at existing campuses. 

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Nationals WA MLC Rob Horstman.

University mergerPremiumCalls for regional impact assessment for mega-uni merger

Nationals WA MLC Rob Horstman is calling on the State Government to complete a regional impact assessment before progressing plans for the proposed three-way WA university merger.

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Rec Hotel bar staff Kelsea Te Puke and Izzy Brady are excited for Boulderfest this Sunday.

BoulderfestPremiumGood times on tap at this year’s Boulderfest

Local pubs are trading glasses for steins in preparation for this Sunday’s Boulderfest celebrations, with the annual celebration of German culture and rock’n’roll set to attract hundreds of punters.

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Joanne Forrest and Cathy Lock at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Two-Up Shed during the Dirt n Dust Run on Thursday.

Car fundraiserPremiumDirt and dust no challenge for car convoy fundraiser

Over four nights this week a team of dusty and spluttering two-wheel drive cars made a mystery journey through WA’s roughest country roads, raising funds for regional mental health and suicide prevention.

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Nationals WA MLC Rob Horstman.

Housing policyPremiumNationals WA calls for Goldfields public housing delivery

Nationals WA MLC Rob Horstman is calling on the Cook Government to account for more than 100 empty government homes in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and deliver timelines for housing projects across the Goldfields.

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Take Charge Wellbeing chief executive Darren Peterson delivering the wellbeing night on Tuesday.

Mental healthPremiumMental health initiative visits Kalgoorlie-Boulder

An important mental health initiative is visiting Kalgoorlie-Boulder this week, checking in with locals and offering wellbeing management skills through talks, first-aid training and a community barbecue.

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