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Police said 93 grams of the drug was found.

THE NIGHTLYSickening discovery made inside nappy by police

A woman has been charged over the shocking find, which was hidden inside a car.

Emily Williams

Scientists have been investigating the impact of H5 bird flu on Heard and McDonald Islands where thousands of animals were found with the deadly disease.

BREAKINGDeadly H5 bird flu detected in Australia

The first strain of deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in Australia, with two animals found on the Western Australian coast carrying the disease.

Emma Kirk

Australia’s first case of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu has been confirmed in WA.

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‘Disappointing, not unexpected’: H5 bird flu confirmed in WA

Australia’s Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has confirmed the nation’s first case of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in WA.

Caitlin Vinci and Joe Spagnolo

Mr Schneider warns the changes could create ‘structural inequity’. Josie Hayden

NEWSBunnings boss’ warning on new WFH laws

A boss at retail giant Bunnings has taken aim at Victoria’s proposed WFH laws, warning they could have a grim consequence for some employees.

Jessica Paul, Blair Jackson

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NewsPremiumChaos as US anthem booed at Fed Square

Federation Square hit capacity a full hour before kick-off early on Saturday morning, as Socceroos fans cheered and lit flares in the crowd.

Rhiannon Lewin

At least one person is dead after two trains collided north of London. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumOne dead, dozens hurt as trains collide north of London

Rescuers are at the scene of a collision between two trains north of London, which has killed at least one person.

Danica Kirka

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‘Blood everywhere’: Horror as two trains collide, one dead

At least one person is dead and more than 80 have been taken to hospital after two trains collided.

Emily Williams

Huge changes to wages, leave entitlements and superannuation are coming into effect from July 1. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

NEWSPremiumWhat you need to know about July 1 changes

Changes from July 1 will affect every Australian state and territory. Here’s what you need to know heading into the next financial year.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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COURTTwist in alleged starved ballerina case

A new court development has emerged in the case of two parents accused of starving their ballerina daughter to near death.

Emma Kirk

Security footage from the Eight Mile Plains park-and-ride shows a hooded man scanning the area before drawing a large knife and dragging the blade along the Tesla.

THE NIGHTLYMum terrified after knife attack at park-and-ride

‘I was crying and I started to feel like I shouldn’t be here alone.’

Michael Hammond

Legendary WA ballet dancer Terri Charlesworth, whose 90th birthday will be celebrated by a special show at His Majesty’s Theatre. Terri Charlesworth (centre) with students (Back) Holly Jarvis, Rory Taylforth, Ella Smithson (Front) Grace Cusworth, Amelia Marson.

Untold History CommentsPremiumHow globally-renowned WA ballet icon got her State dancing

Flicking through a scrapbook about WA ballet doyenne Terri Charlesworth is to take a trip through the history of dance in this State, but also a story of the legendary ballerina’s international acclaim.

Malcolm Quekett

Kalgoorlie College’s Daniel Tebble during the knockout Goldfields Soccer Association cup round.

SoccerPremiumTebble, Bayiri star up front for Kalgoorlie College

Kalgoorlie College prevailed in a close call against Twin City.

Neale Harvey

Year 5 and 6 PEAC students Iveelt-Od Ganzurkh, Tyler Schilg, Rocco Trunfio, Zavia Pilason, Caleb Osenbaugh, Mia Bishop-Oram, and Bianca Truran.

Mining gamePremiumKids learn to protect mining towns from natural disasters

Kids in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are learning strategies to protect mining towns from natural disasters through a Minecraft-based education game. 

Isabella Davis

Boulder player-coach Scott Worthington during his team's Goldfields Football League match against Railways at Sir Richard Moore Oval last month.

FootballPremiumBoulder frontliners ready to resume this weekend

Boulder take on Railways in a clash of first v second.

Neale Harvey

Mayor Glenn Wilson.

Mayor’s messageMayor provides clarity on city’s recent audit finding

Kalgoorlie-Boulder mayor provides clarity on city’s recent audit finding

Glenn Wilson

A man has been fined after taking a prank call to his niece too far.

Courts & justicePremiumUncle fined $200 for sexual prank call to 16-year-old niece

A man has been fined $200 for making a prank call to his 16-year-old niece and telling her he was going to perform a sexual act on her.

Isabella Davis

Skylar Andrzejeski, Nikolas Rankin, Lucy Hollins, Pearl Brindley, Abbey Whiter, Bridgette Nusco and Amy May were crowned at the 2026 Miss Kalgoorlie Pageant.

Miss KalgoorliePremiumPageant helps ‘put town on map’

A successful second annual Miss Kalgoorlie pageant has put the city on the map in a whole new way, organisers say.

Tegan Guthrie

ARIA award-winning artist Thelma Plum will perform in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in July.

MusicPremiumThelma Plum acoustic tour will visit Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Australian singer Thelma Plum is dusting off her acoustic guitar for a national tour that will see her grace Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Isabella Davis

Mines' Johnathon Bates during his team's Eastern Goldfields Hockey Association's men's A1 match against YMHC on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

HockeyPremiumHigh hopes in Perth for local teams

Men’s representative teams finalised for country week tilt.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumAlleged child rapist’s bail varied to be with young brothers

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man accused of raping a young family member has had his bail varied to allow him unsupervised access to his younger brothers.

Tegan Guthrie

The Port of Esperance is managed by Southern Ports.

Seafarer supportPremiumMessages of support sought for Day of the Seafarer

Communities are encouraged to send messages of support to the maritime industry’s “unsung heroes” ahead of the Day of the Seafarer next week.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Primary School 11-year-olds Oliver Sullivan, Kayley Henderson-Mason, Aspen Apanui, front, Benjamin Henderson-Mason, Junray Zhang and Axle Dehne, back.

Young leadersPremiumYoung leaders gather to learn about leadership from mayor

Young leaders in the Goldfields gathered on Wednesday to learn about local government and how to make an impact in their community.

Isabella Davis

Football West, Goldfields Soccer Association and local club representative receive this year's Belt Up Balls.

Belt UpPremiumSoccer ball donations a reminder to Belt Up

An important road safety message was behind the donation of new soccer balls to Kalgoorlie-Boulder clubs at the weekend.

Tegan Guthrie

The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society is seeking the public’s help identifying and shedding light on this photo, believed to be of nurses from a government hospital.

History mysteryCan you help the historical society name these people?

History mystery: Can you help the historical society name these people?

Tegan Guthrie