Goldfields

Eyre Hwy tragedyBail for truck driver accused of running down cyclist

The man accused of dangerous driving on the Eyre Highway, which resulted in the death of 21-year-old cyclist Leif Justham has been granted bail, despite being flagged as a flight risk.

Tegan Guthrie and Amber Lilley

Golden giftLeonora Golden Gift giving again

“Among the WA group, there are guys really nipping at each other’s heels.”

Neale Harvey

Drill hits exciteNickel sulphide hits buoy St George

St George yesterday emerged from a trading halt to reveal it had struck a 10.96m section of continuous nickel-copper sulphides at hole MAD199.

Jason Mennell

High teaHigh tea what flying doctor ordered

The high tea will be at De Bernales from 2pm to 5pm, with entry tickets costing $20 and all funds raised from the day directed towards RFDS WA.

Carwyn Monck

Gold still sparklesGold future still looks bright

“It’s down but compared to what it used to be it’s pretty good and if you look over a 20-year period it’s mind-bogglingly different.”

Jason Mennell

Office mergerOffice merger for Labor MPs on cards

Mr McGinn yesterday told the Kalgoorlie Miner he would remain living and working in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Jason Mennell

Victoria Cross HeroVictoria Cross hero to feature in exhibit

“Losing Anzac Day last year was pretty hard on all the veterans in Esperance, so we wanted to do something special.”

Neale Harvey

High achieverChangemaker elected to State Youth Premier

“It was really cool to be able to represent regional Western Australia at a Statewide level”

Amber Lilley

footballGraeme Borchet back in the fold

“We’ve turned the corner and I couldn’t be happier.”

Neale Harvey

Prison training groundPrison a ‘training ground’ for State

“The underlying cause of the problem may have more to do with retention rather than recruitment.”

Jason Mennell

Trophy comes homeOriginal Perkolilli trophy returns to Kalgoorlie

The trophy has spent much of its life out of the Goldfields, however, Mr Power Hehir’s family recently decided to donate the trophy to the City.

Carwyn Monck

FOOTBALLGFL reserves competition is underway

The Eagles were at least five players down — perhaps more — on Saturday, placing them at a significant disadvantage before the ball was bounced.

Rory Coleman-Heard

FUEL ISSUESFuel issues possible cause of spate of broken down cars

Caltex Eucla says they are currently running tests on their fuel, following a spate of cars reportedly breaking down along the Nullarbor after fuelling up at the station.

Amber Lilley

FOOTBALLFour takeaways from round one of the GFL

The Goldfields Football League returned on Saturday after an arduous 18-month break, with two enthralling contests.

RORY COLEMAN-HEARD

Late son’s missionLate cyclist inspired many in short life says mother

The Adelaide Hills family of a young cyclist killed on Eyre Highway last week continue to share the life and mission of their beloved son, grandson, brother and friend.

Amber Lilley

Cannabis fuelled breachesCannabis blamed for Kalgoorlie community order breach

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man facing seven charges of breaching a community order avoided prison yesterday with his order extended for five months to make up for the time spent non-compliant.

Amber Lilley

Go for goldGoldminer Pantoro’s Norseman plan

Pantoro yesterday revealed it had officially formed a 50:50 unincorporated joint venture with Tulla Resources for the project after shelling out $50 million over about two years

Jason Mennell

Netting goldFever players net nuggets of wisdom on Kalgoorlie trip

West Coast Fever players last week visited mines around Kalgoorlie-Boulder to see the processes of the gold industry first-hand

Carwyn Monck

Damning reportGoldfields prison’s culture of bullying and abuse

Damning report on the Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison has painted a bleak picture of a toxic workplace environment, with claims of bullying and sexual and racial abuse being swept under the carpet

Jason Mennell

Regis makes moveRegis moves in on bid to take IGO’s stake in Tropicana

The deal is subject to the waiver or non-exercise of the rights of pre-emption held by AngloGold under the joint venture agreement with IGO.

Jason Mennell

Top dollarAnalysts query sale price for Tropicana stake

Resources analysts believe Regis Resources have paid full value for IGO’s 30 per cent stake in the Tropicana gold mine with its $903m offer.

Stuart McKinnon

YOUTHKalgoorlie Kids take giant leaps in school holiday fun

Lord Forrest precinct and Kingsbury Park were full of action as the Pop-Up Youth Project got under way, keeping local children entertained during the school holidays, which will continue this weekend

Amber Lilley

FootballImposing Kalgoorlie Kangas show no mercy in solid win

Kalgoorlie City fired a warning signal to the rest of the Goldfields Football League on Saturday night, outclassing a talented Kambalda side by 44 points at Sir Richard Moore Oval.

Rory Coleman-Heard

FootballRailways show mettle in Goldfields round one thriller

Goldfields Football League’s return after an arduous 18-month, coronavirus-enforced hiatus was marked with a contest that encapsulated everything the region’s footballers are traditionally known for

Rory Coleman-Heard