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‘Unwinding’ with alcohol PremiumAlcohol to ‘unwind’ after work a dangerous slope

A man who once used alcohol excessively as a reward for finishing his shift at work is warning others against the addictive behaviour which he says ruined his life

Tegan Guthrie

From july Capped-price airfares now open for booking

Kalgoorlie-Boulder locals hoping to fly to Perth from July 1 are now able to book their discounted airfare through the State Government’ regional cap-price scheme.

Amber Lilley

Run for a causePremiumMuch-loved mascots set to battle it out on foot for charity

The local racing club will see an unusual foot chase this weekend as some of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s best-known mascots race to raise money for sick children and their families.

Amber Lilley

Coming soonPremiumLaverton Hospital rebuild “on track”, State Government says

The eight-bed facility was last upgraded in 1973, but WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ail Kent told the Kalgoorlie Miner that $23.5 million had since been made available for the rebuild.

Amber Lilley

Local mining event PremiumForum to share new opportunities in mining sector

 Produced by Industry Link Media, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Commodities Forum will include local business opportunities, networking and panel discussions targeted at the future of the Goldfields’ resources sector

Amber Lilley

Fast chargersElectric vehicle charge stations on the table for Esperance

The lease request from Horizon Power asks for the use of four car bays at Lot 309 on James Street, with the intention of installing two fast-charging stations.

Amber Lilley

Soccer PremiumSoccer players out of action because of COVID-19

The Goldfields Soccer Association senior season continued last weekend with many teams suffering a lack of players who were knocked out of action because of COVID-19

Carwyn Monck

BasketballPremiumGiants unchanged for Wolves clash

Creek looks to continue Goldfields Giants’ winning form

Neale Harvey

Giving backPremiumRehab ‘saved my life’

Six months after two attempts at taking his own life, Anthony (not his real name) says he wants to give back to the rehab that saved his life

Tegan Guthrie

Sobriety back on trackPremiumMoving on from relapse and back to sobriety

The grief of losing his wife to cancer may have undone his 18 years of sobriety, but Dave De Jong says he is not giving up on his battle with alcohol addiction

Tegan Guthrie

BasketballPremiumGiant opportunity for debutante against Wolves

Teenager Lynette Deakin named for Giants debut.

Neale Harvey

Federal electionPremiumEucla residents able to vote after all

“Poor old Eucla” residents were left in the dark until the last minute about how they could make their vote count in Saturday’s Federal election.

Elena Morabito

FootballBoulder maintain winning roll in GFL clash against Kambalda

Injury takes shine off big Boulder win.

Neale Harvey

National volunteer weekPremiumVolunteer reflects on his 20 years with St John WA

Robert Pfaff has been volunteering at for St John WA for the past 20 years, but says he was still unprepared when he found paramedics at his home treating his wife, who later died.

Elena Morabito

‘Sweet and toxic’ Premium‘Foul smells’ irritate Boulder residents

‘Foul smells’ in the vicinity of waste treatment facilities continue to be unbearable, according to a Boulder resident, with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder confirming the receipt of several complaints.

Elena Morabito

Federal electionElection day polling place staff crisis resolved

An election day crisis has been averted in the Goldfields-Esperance region after polling station staff were found at the last minute to serve in several small towns.

Elena Morabito

FootballAllstars showcase at WAFL match in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Goldfields Indigenous Allstars to take on the best of the GFL

Neale Harvey

FootballPremiumBorchet all set for Goldfields homecoming

Former local Ryan Borchet looms as a key player for Subiaco in their WAFL clash against Swan Districts in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neale Harvey

Road maintenancePremiumShire strikes land use agreement to enable road maintenance

The Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku has struck an Indigenous land use agreement with three Aboriginal corporations to allow for the maintenance and renewal of existing roads.

Elena Morabito

Lend a hand PremiumLocals encouraged to vote and work for Federal election

WA Labor Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent told the Kalgoorlie Miner she hopes people get behind the Federal election and put their hand up to staff struggling polling booths.

Amber Lilley

Animal rescuePremiumSAFE branch in for a pound

The animal protection body has requested use of the Shire of Esperance’s animal management facility to shelter animals in urgent circumstances, including when there are no temporary carers available

Amber Lilley

Stage Left on showPremiumTheatre fans to be shocked and delighted by new production

Taking to the stage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week and next, the production takes a deep dive into the well-known story of Frankenstein, but from the monster’s point of view

Amber Lilley

Federal electionElection staff shortage causing headaches

Norseman has resolved its polling place staff shortage for Saturday’s Federal election, but concerns remains in Ravensthorpe and Laverton. 

Elena Morabito

DPIRD-led initiativePremiumNetwork aims to increase Aboriginal staff in mining

The Goldfields Aboriginal Industry Network, which aims to increase Aboriginal employment in mining, held its inaugural meeting in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday.

Elena Morabito