Kalgoorlie Miner

SERIES TRAILERCatching Lisa’s Killer: Fear and Murder in Kalgoorlie

Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. The story of Lisa Govan’s disappearance delves into the dark underbelly of WA’s underworld. Rated M: Some violence, Sexual references, Mature themes.

Ben Harvey

Award ceremonyEsperance St John volly named finest

Kylie Bailye said she was humbled to be this year’s Esperance citizen of the year.

Amber Lilley

GOLFBracegirdle golf skills inducted into hall of fame

New Goldfields Sporting Hall of Fame inductee Eileen Bracegirdle was a modest perfectionist who cherished golf.

Rory Coleman-Heard

BASKETBALLMcLean’s endurance earns hall of fame spot

The story of decorated Kalgoorlie-Boulder basketball player Lisa MacLean encompasses skill, sacrifice and wholehearted dedication.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Oz Day swimEsperance Australia Day scene a family affair

Australia Day in Esperance was the scene of celebration yesterday, with an early-morning swim, morning family fun day, and mid-afternoon market day.

Amber Lilley

Yabby winBroad Arrow yabby races a hit

Mr Blacker said he felt “bloody excited” to have finally claimed his first yabby race win

Phoebe Pin

Mining disappointmentMining Hall of Fame situation “terrible” disappointment

A founding father of the Australian Prospectors and Mining Hall of Fame says it was a “terrible indictment” on Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Jason Mennell

Gold delightsGold hits delight Kin Mining

A Goldfields-focused explorer says a raft of promising gold hits at its flagship project near Leonora paves the way for a pivotal resource upgrade at one of its cornerstone deposits.

Jason Mennell

Hay runEsperance volunteers plan hay run

The not-for-profit has planned another hay run next month and have invited farmers from the Gascoyne, Northern Goldfields and Murchison regions to apply to receive bales of feed

Phoebe Pin

Bail failKalgoorlie man’s breach history hinders bail bid

A man who sent his former partner more than 40 messages despite a restraining order and police order being in place has been criticised for his flagrant disregard of the law.

Taylar Amonini

Walk of fameO’Connor inducted into Kalgoorlie Walk of Fame

Charles Yelverton O’Connor was last night due to be unveiled as one of three inductees whose legacies will be indelibly etched into the sidewalks of the city’s CBD.

Jason Mennell

Eskimo-noSunset at the Soundshell cancelled

Changes to WA’s health restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic have forced the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder to cancel its annual summer line-up of concerts at Centennial Park.

Jason Mennell

CRICKETEsperance crowned B-grade kings at Country Week

The Esperance Cricket Association were last Friday crowned WA Country Week B-section winners following a sensational grand final triumph over Peel at Fletcher Park in Cockburn.

Rory Coleman-Heard

CRICKETEastern Goldfields Country Week a mixed bag

The Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s WA country week A-section title defence did not pan out as planned.

Rory Coleman-Heard

LETTERLetter: Shark-attack man player for Jaws

Bill McKenzie writes into the Kalgoorlie Miner wishing former water polo opponent Cameron Wrathall a speedy recovery after his Swan River shark attack

Authority issuesKalgoorlie woman’s visit to ex-husband ‘not trivial’

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder woman has been told she needs to address her issues with authority and alcohol after she breached a police order within 24 hours.

Taylar Amonini

Summe strategyKalgoorlie Support hub aids start of school year

The Goldfields District Leadership Group is encouraging families to take advantage of a bus taking them back to their remote communities this Saturday

Taylar Amonini

Magistrate abuseKalgoorlie magistrate abused after denying bail plea

A man accused of wounding his ex-partner with his broken crack pipe and threatening to kill them both has abused a Kalgoorlie-Boulder magistrate for denying his bail.

Taylar Amonini

Gold outlookSilver Lake upbeat about production levels

Silver Lake Resources yesterday reported it had rounded off the December quarter with cash and bullion of $315 million and no debt, up from $303m at the end of September.

Jason Mennell

e\Expensive voteKalgoorlie council vote brings high price tag

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s council elections will be decided by postal ballot and could cost ratepayers almost $90,000 if councillors approve a proposal being tabled at tomorrow’s council meeting.

Jason Mennell

hit and runKalgoorlie hit and run damage payments stalled

Two furious Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents have accused the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder of backing away on an earlier promise to compensate them after a stolen fleet truck was involved in a hit and run.

Jason Mennell

Gold stingKalgoorlie mum charged over alleged $3M gold theft

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother has been accused of being involved in an alleged scheme to process illegal gold at a Coolgardie mill netting more than $3 million.

Taylar Amonini

Long journeyGrandfather embarks on tractor-trek honour

Rex Piggott said he wanted to recreate a trip done by his late grandfather, Martin Riegert, who was a former Harvey shire councillor and pioneering Goldfields farmer.

Briana Fiore