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HockeyPremiumPegasus sides chase the flying Norths

Rather than favouring offence, CBC set about defending their lead during the fourth, while Pegasus monopolised possession and plotted ways to break through a congested defensive setup.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Organic tickPremiumAustralian Potash gains organic tick

Australian Potash boss Matt Shackleton said the company was well-placed to tap into an emerging appetite across other jurisdictions for organic farming methods.

Jason Mennell

Dead-set sillyPremiumKalgoorlie teenage hoon driver stripped of license

Sen. Const. Pope said the boy told police he had just got his licence that day and was “stupid” to have done the burnouts.

Amber Lilley

BIG INVESTMENTCommentsPremiumKalgoorlie-Boulder primed for money to pour in

A Perth asset management group says Kalgoorlie-Boulder will benefit from “peripheral investment opportunities” thanks to the booming mining sector.

Tom Robinson

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIONCommentsPremiumRegional MP calls for referendum on electoral reforms

Wilson Tucker, whose unlikely election has been blamed for a proposal to radically overhaul the way politicians are elected to WA’s Upper House, has called for the issue to be put to a referendum.

Jason Mennell

COVID-19CommentsPremiumBega needs staff boost for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service chief executive Clive Holt says a boost to health staff is needed to address the difficult logistics of vaccinating Indigenous communities against COVID-19.

Tom Robinson

FIREFIGHTING CAPTAINCommentsPremiumSalute to big volunteering role in small-town Eucla

Eucla volunteer fire and emergency services captain Simone Conklin has received a WA award in recognition of her service in the isolated border town.

Tom Robinson

'Absolutely shattered'CommentsPremiumFamily pay tribute to ‘true gentleman’ killed in crash

The family of a ‘true gentleman’ who was last week killed in a horror crash on the Goldfields Highway say they have been left ‘absolutely shattered’ and heartbroken by his death.

Jason Mennell

Power moveCommentsPremiumLynas locks in latent power at Kalgoorlie

Lynas Rare Earths has locked in the company’s electricity supply for its planned processing plant on the western fringes of Kalgoorlie-Boulder after inking a deal with WA’s peak energy provider

Jason Mennell

battery metals focusCommentsPremiumYamarna to spin off as Cosmo forms

Great Boulder Resources is eyeing a spin-off of its Yamarna project into a dedicated battery metals company

Jason Mennell

footballCommentsPremiumKangas keen ahead of Goldfields Football League final

Kalgoorlie coach Colin Rule tipped his hat to Boulder’s hard-running last term against Railways, but was confident his group had their measure in the endurance stakes ahead of Saturday

Neale Harvey

Youth crimeCommentsPremiumKalgoorlie rock thrower put on notice

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder teenager who pleaded guilty to damaging cars by throwing rocks while high from sniffing solvents has been given a community-based order

Amber Lilley

child porn creepCommentsPremiumFormer Goldfields teacher will serve time for preying

A former school teacher who preyed on a vulnerable 15-year-old student and engaged in sexual behaviour with her online, has been jailed for five years.

Exclusive Tegan Guthrie

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsPremiumSlow COVID-19 vaccination rate due to rollout: MP

A Federal Labor MP says the Morrison Government’s “eastern-centric” COVID-19 vaccination rollout messaging is to blame for the slow uptake in the Goldfields.

Tom Robinson

Speculation parkedCommentsPremiumKalgoorlie city says no caveat on carpark sale

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has hosed down speculation its purchase of an Egan Street carpark decades ago was subject to a clause that it remain a carpark for 99 years

Jason Mennell

winners coming soonCommentsPremiumKalgoorlie art prize anticipation high

Four judges will decide the top City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize entry this week, with the winner to be announced at an event on Friday evening.

Amber Lilley

CORRUPTION INVESTIGATIONCommentsPremiumShire of Ravensthorpe dismisses CEO

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has sacked chief executive Gavin Pollock as the Corruption and Crime Commission continues to investigate the council.

Tom Robinson

FOOTBALLPremiumCops raise game for grand final

“Security will be checking vehicles coming through and there will certainly be a police presence around the ground throughout the day as well.”

Neale Harvey

Safety messageKalgoorlie Dance Academy spreads safety message

The campaign also follows the recent release of alarming Royal Life Saving Statistics which highlighted a rise in child drownings.

Lighting upPremiumGreen Lantern puts Pantoro in the limelight

About 270m south east of the Scotia open pit, Pantoro said Green Lantern had lifted its ore reserve ounces by 18 per cent and “substantially” increased the mine life of the project.

Jason Mennell

Jail termPremiumJail term for leaving scene of 127km/h crash

The driver of an oncoming vehicle slowed and moved to the side of the road in an attempt to avoid a head-on collision.

Tegan Guthrie

Heart-wrenching lossPremiumKalgoorlie family struggles after sudden loss of dad

“After he passed away the kids haven’t been eating or sleeping well, at night they are always looking for him.”

Carwyn Monck

Cup tourAFL cup coming to Kalgoorlie-Boulder during tour

Tomorrow it is the Goldfields’ turn — and a perfect lead-up to Saturday’s Goldfields Football League grand finals.

Neale Harvey

JailedPremiumDriver jailed for three years after Coolgardie death

“Regardless of the victim’s violence towards members of your family, you accept that he did not deserve to die.”

Jason Mennell