Goldfields

HOLIDAY WORKRole of backpackers in economic recovery to be examined

The role of backpackers in Australia’s economic recovery will be examined in a review of the Working Holiday Maker program to ensure both migrants and locals can secure employment during COVID-19.

Phoebe Pin

FINANICIAL YEARATO release tax time toolkit to help with 2020

Released by the Australian Taxation Office, the toolkit includes links to help small businesses find information, tools, calculators and services to support them at tax time and throughout the year.

Phoebe Pin

COURT MATTERSCommunity-based order reprieve for DV charge

The court heard after a day of drinking with friends, Allatt came home and got into a verbal argument with his wife in front of their 13-year-old daughter.

Taylar Amonini

MIGHTY BLUESPorts jump to an early lead thanks to Kangas recruits

Reliable trio Jane Puckett (two goals), Lauren Puckett (one) and Kim Luke (one) were the primary architects of their side’s triumph.

WOMEN’S HOCKEYReigning champions CBC overpower Mines in EGHA round 2

Reliable trio Jane Puckett (two goals), Lauren Puckett (one) and Kim Luke (one) were the primary architects of their side’s triumph.

Rory Coleman-Heard

MEN’S HOCKEYPegasus start campaign in impressive form

Pegasus’ A1 men launched their Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association campaign in impressive form, beating a determined Mines outfit 4-1 last Saturday night.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Speed killsWA man’s lifetime ban for overtaking trucks at 158kmh

On April 7 Blake, caught behind two road trains on Great Eastern Highway, reached speeds up to 158km/h in a 110km/h zone in an effort to overtake them.

Taylar Amonini

Speaking upAboriginal youth podcast launches in Kalgoorlie

The podcast will be co-hosted by Ballardong Noongar woman Jazmyn Yavukama and her partner Brandon Spurling, a Maduwongga filmmaker.

Indiana Lysaght

Time’s UpCasey Mazzucchelli tells all after Big Brother eviction

Speaking to the Kalgoorlie Miner ahead of last night’s episode, which saw her evicted, Casey said she was not gutted because it was “never about the money”.

Tegan Guthrie

Hidden gemsKarlkurla bee hunt to keep kids amused for holidays

Tin can native bees have been hidden throughout the park by Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group for the The Great Tin Can Bee Hunt.

Indiana Lysaght

Hot and botheredKinky Kalgoorlie has a penchant for bondage

Famed for its skimpies and brothels, Kalgoorlie-Boulder ranked top in the country for roleplay-related items, while it placed 13th in the country for bondage toys.

AFL wrapAFL R5 review: hub glory for Eagles and Dockers

Here’s what caught the eye of Kalgoorlie Miner sports reporter Rory Coleman-Heard over the weekend.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Caught on cameraDash cam captures stolen work ute sideswiping driver

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder driver has captured the moment he was sideswiped by a stolen ute towing a trailer loader with a mini digger

Serious crashHannan Street crash leaves woman hospitalised

A woman has been taken to Kalgoorlie Hospital with serious injuries following a crash on Hannan Street

Staff Reporters

Big timeKalgoorlie apprentice takes skills to national stage

Goldfields Off Road apprentice mechanic Ethan Wallace was judged best Goldfields apprentice and will now take part in the nationwide Worldskills trades competition in Perth next year.

Tom Zaunmayr

Early analysisGold project promise for Pioneer Resources

Pioneer Resources yesterday revealed a recently launched gold prospectivity review of its key projects had unearthed some promising historical drill hits at Golden Ridge.

Jason Mennell

Bail alteredKambalda gold heist accused back in court

Adam Ritchie is one of three Kalgoorlie-Boulder men charged with allegedly stealing $270,000 worth of raw gold ore, a safe and several vehicles from the Goldfields mine.

Taylar Amonini

Tragic crimeNo jail for mum who suffocated newborn in toilet block

A child sexual abuse victim who suffocated her baby boy in a Kambalda caravan park toilet more than two decades ago will not spend a day behind bars for the crime.

Emily Moulton

BASKETBALLKey communicator Winter joins Giants coaching staff

This year marks 30 years of the Goldfields Giants, and in 2020 for the first time a woman is part of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder State Basketball League side’s coaching staff.

Kelsey Reid

MITIGATION STRATEGYTagged white shark numbers double in WA since 2017

The number of white sharks tagged in WA has almost doubled since 2017, with six caught and tagged in recent weeks.

COVID-19 PLAN$40m highway upgrade to drive jobs for COVID recovery

A $40 million upgrade of the Coolgardie-Esperance Highway at Emu Rocks is scheduled to take place later this year to help drive jobs during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tegan Guthrie

CHUNKY AND FRIENDSGALLERY: Beers mean business

The event was hosted by Chunky Timber Co’s Kim ‘Chunky’ Gent who last month received funding through the Small Business Support Grants program aimed at stimulating the economy.

COURT SHAKE-UP2012 death of elder causes review into JP’s power

A shake-up of the judicial system, partly informed by the death of a Warburton Aboriginal elder 12 years ago, means JP’s will no longer preside over criminal matters in WA’s Magistrates Court.

Jason Mennell

FOOTBALL HISTORYThe goal on the siren that lost Boulder the 1969 flag

Despite being more than half a century ago, the incident that “cost” Boulder City a premiership, remains fresh — and raw — in the mind of ex-Tigers vice-captain John Harding.

John Terrell