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Cheree Hughes during Carols in Kal 2024.

Christmas carolsPremiumThousands expected at community carolling event

Despite thousands being expected to attend, the organisers of Carols in Kal will measure the night’s success by how many voices are lifted in song.

Isabella Davis

The Great Fingall gold mine and workers’ homes pictured in the early 1900s.

Golden areaPremiumWestgold Resources restarts historic Great Fingall mine

Westgold Resources has successfully fired the first high-grade stope at the Great Fingall mine in the Murchison, accessing virgin areas of the famous gold reef last mined more than a century ago.

Neil Watkinson

The Shire of Laverton CEO is leaving.

Leader’s resignationPremiumLaverton shire CEO to resign

The Shire of Laverton council has approved chief executive Phil Marshall’s 12 months notice of resignation.

Isabella Davis

Anita Nathan is the new chief executive of the Goldfields Community Legal Centre.

New CEOPremiumNew chief executive for Goldfields Community Legal Centre

The Goldfields Community Legal Centre has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Isabella Davis

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service’s Peter Yarran is a finalist in the 2026 Rural Health Excellence Awards.

Health awardsPremiumGoldfields health professionals recognised

Three Goldfields health professionals have been recognised for their dedication to keeping rural and remote communities healthy. 

Isabella Davis

Six Goldfields Aboriginal corporations are among the latest recipients of the State Government’s Native Title Party Capacity Building Program.

Native title grantPremiumNative title funding boosts WA coverage

Six native title parties in the Goldfields are part of 26 groups across WA set to benefit from $14 million over three years, which will go towards providing quality jobs and business opportunities. 

Jessica Antoniou

State and Federal governments have activated disaster recovery assistance for the shires of Coolgardie and Dundas.

Help with repairsPremiumGoldfields shires get funding assistance for flood repairs

The Albanese and Cook governments have activated disaster recovery assistance for the shires of Coolgardie and Dundas after heavy rainfall and associated flooding affected the region in October.

Neil Watkinson

Messages supporting the 16 Days in WA campaign on the Port of Esperance fence.

Family violencePremiumRegional ports take steps to combat domestic violence

Port fences in Albany, Bunbury and Esperance have been lined with personal messages speaking out against family and domestic violence.

Isabella Davis

Northern Star Resources'‘793 haul truck named Flynny during the St Barbara’s Parade on Sunday.

‘Flynny’ unveiledPremiumFlynny the haul truck unveiled during St Barbs Parade

A specially designed and affectionately named CAT 793 haul truck rolled through Hannan Street at this year’s St Barbara’s Parade.

Tegan Guthrie

A Qantas plane at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport.

OPINIONPremiumOPINION: Airfare cap price hike defeats purpose

An extra $132 on top of the already pricey $398 — that is the new price Goldfields residents will soon have to pay to fly to-and-from Perth at short notice, or at peak times. 

Amber Lilley

Mining cars fill the carpark at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport on Tuesday.

Capped airfares PremiumResidents to pay higher capped airfares in busy FIFO times

Goldfields residents will have to pay more to fly to Perth during “popular FIFO times” and holiday periods under the updated Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme coming in next year. 

Tegan Guthrie

Lucky Bay Brewing’s portable stage is decked out with windsurfing boards left behind by international pros after competing in Esperance.

Live music nominationPremiumLucky Bay Brewing gets lucky in music nominations

An Esperance brewery known for its food and beer has now been recognised for its vibrant arts scene, earning its first West Australian Music nomination for live music venue of the year.

Jessica Antoniou

Murdoch University students on the road trip to The Lands.

Remote VetsPremiumStudent vet team visits northern Goldfields

Aspiring Perth vets have ventured to the northern Goldfields to improve animal welfare in Aboriginal communities.

Isabella Davis

Santa during the Mates 4 Mates Christmas Toy Run in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Saturday.

Toy RunPremiumDecorated motorcycles parade for families doing it tough

Motorcycles decked out in tinsel and teddies were revved through town on Saturday in support of families doing it tough this Christmas.

Isabella Davis

Northern Star Resources’ 793 haul truck during the 2025 annual St Barbara’s Parade.

St Barbara’s Parade PremiumCommunity and mining industry on show at St Barbs Parade

The heat did little to deter the community from lining Hannan Street for the annual St Barbara’s Parade on Sunday.

Tegan Guthrie

Curtin University’s Perth Aerospace Engineering Team.

Balloon LaunchPremiumCurtin students prepare for lift-off in Merredin

Curtin University students will take their learning to new heights in Merredin on Saturday as they launch a high-altitude balloon into the stratosphere.

Isabella Davis

Gloria Moyle has resigned as CEO of the Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre as she prepares to move to support her daughter.

Gloria MoylePremiumWomen’s health advocate farewells Goldfields

The Goldfields region may have given her plenty of reasons to leave over the years, but despite the numerous tragedies and traumas Gloria Moyle’s love for her community only grew.

Tegan Guthrie

Mother of late driller Peter Groves, Julie-Ann Sugar, after her speech at the 2025 Miners’ Memorial service at the Museum of the Goldfields on Thursday night.

2025 Miners MemorialPremiumFamily of late mine workers share emotional speeches

The families of two men who lost their lives in workplace-related incidents at Goldfields mine sites have shared their loving words at a memorial service

Jessica Antoniou

A young villager shows off his Railways' guernsey.

FootballPremiumBali trip made for villagers in need

Members of Railways’ 2025 women’s premiership team have made a special goodwill trip to Bali.

Neale Harvey

Edge of the Bay festival in 2024.

Esperance FestivalPremiumEdge of the Bay 10th anniversary

A skating and family fun festival on Esperance’s foreshore will celebrate its 10th year this Saturday and feature a record number of market stalls and skating entrants. 

Jessica Antoniou

Dawn Hooper and Carol Sims enjoy the Seniors’ Christmas Lunch on Thursday.

Christmas LunchPremiumSeniors get into the festive spirit at annual lunch

Hundreds of senior Goldfielders gathered to celebrate the Christmas season at a festive feast on Thursday.

Isabella Davis

The Cat Empire lead singer Felix Riebl performs during the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s 2025 Sunset at the Soundshell Concert Series.

Concert changePremiumAustralia Day concert cut from annual Sunset series

There will be no Australia Day Sunset at the Soundshell concert next year with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder choosing to reduce the series to two “high-quality” shows with “high-profile” talent.

Tegan Guthrie

WA Commerce Minister Tony Buti.

Rent supportPremiumRent support programs extended for WA tenants

The WA Government has extended existing schemes that aim to support renters and relieve cost-of-living pressures

Isabella Davis

Wreaths were laid at the base of the St Barbara’s statue during the 2024 St Barbara’s Festival Miners’ Memorial service.

Miners memorial PremiumRemembering the lives lost in mining

A memorial service which honours the lives lost to the mining industry and highlights the importance of safety, support and solidarity within the sector will take place in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Thursday.

Jessica Antoniou