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SportPremiumWhy Shane Warne mural was painted over

A mural painted in tribute to cricket legend Shane Warne after his untimely death was recently painted over with an alcohol ad – and now the reason why has been revealed.

Anton Nilsson

Election 2022National result ‘too close’ to call: Price

The smell of sizzling democracy sausages was in the air as voters in Durack turned out to cast their ballot in the Federal election, which nationally is tipped to go down to the wire. 

Phoebe Pin, Sam Jones & Kate Campbell

Local government electionPremiumJason Keller joins Port Hedland council after landslide win

A focus on crime and housing are on the agenda for the new face on the Port Hedland council, after Jason Keller took out the special election by more than 160 votes.

Alexander Scott

SoccerAspiring Karratha goalkeepers get boost with new program

A new program in the Pilbara has been launched to help train aspiring goalkeepers for modern soccer and the rigours of goalkeeping. 

Alexander Scott

CrimePremiumMan’s terrifying alleged shovel attack

A Sydney resident woke up at 1am after a man allegedly smashed their window with a shovel, prompting a police response that ended with the suspect being tasered.

Emily Cosenza

updatedPolice reveal new details of baby death

Police were called to a suburban Melbourne home and made the horror discovery an infant was dead and a woman was critically injured.

Anton Nilsson

‘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

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

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

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

Bush LegendsCommentsPremiumHow a Pilbara hostel gave kids life hope through education

The humble remains of the former Weerianna Hostel in Roebourne’s main street continues to trigger vivid memories for those who became boarders after early lives out on country.

Steve Butler

‘Dearly loved’Legendary Aussie TV veteran dies

A ‘trailblazing’ Australian reporter who worked at the ABC for more than 40 years has died, leaving an incredible legacy.

Duncan Murray