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Problematic WaspPremiumRemain vigilant: European Wasp trapping season begins

An annual campaign to eradicate one of the world’s worst wasp pests from WA has begun with 500 traps deployed around Albany and Napier

Georgia Campion

newsPremium‘Sort this out’: Union under fire on NYE strike

A senior federal minister has weighed in on the looming New Year’s Eve train strike in Sydney, which authorities warn could endanger hundreds of thousands.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

CrimePremium23yo allegedly chased by men, shot dead

A 23-year-old woman is being remembered as a “beautiful” friend as police continue to search for the two men allegedly responsible for her death.

Hannah Moore and Aisling Brennan

NewsPremiumWorrying trend emerges days before Xmas

As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.

Alexandra Feiam

newsPremiumUrgent warning for thousands of Aussies

Aussies are being warned to check their mobile and wearable payment devices or risk being unable to purchase items this New Year’s Eve.

Cameron Micallef

Green ThumbsPremiumAlbany’s most beautiful gardens

Albany’s best gardens — and the green thumbs who tend them — were celebrated earlier this month with an annual awards ceremony recognising the most beautiful private, school and commercial grounds

Georgia Campion

Effort AwardedCity of Albany CEO awarded for local government leadership

City of Albany chief executive Andrew Sharpe has been recognised for his leadership and strategic outcomes at the Institute of Public Administration Australia WA Achievement Awards

Georgia Campion

updatedPremiumNew theory on what caused fatal bus crash

A new theory has emerged about the possible cause of the fatal bus crash that saw one man die and 13 passengers injured in a tragic start to the holidays.

Liam Beatty, Clareese Packer and Alexandra Feiam

Christmas eventPremiumChristmas Day brighter in Boulder

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s only community event to take place on Christmas Day will be trialling a new location this year, with organisers promising all the usual fun and activities from previous years.

Tegan Guthrie

Christmas supportPremiumDonations to brighten Christmas for victims

Women and children escaping domestic violence will receive extra Christmas gifts this year thanks to donations from Topdrill.

Tegan Guthrie

Slide decommissionedPremiumOasis outdoor slide and FlowRider to remain closed

There appear to be no plans to reopen the Goldfields Oasis outdoor slide and FlowRider, with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder confirming the two remain decommissioned this summer.

Tegan Guthrie

‘Feddy’ returnsPremiumBeloved ‘Feddy’ reopens its doors

Almost 10 years after it shut its doors, Hannan Street’s iconic Federal Hotel will be pouring pints and serving meals next week.

Tegan Guthrie

Cost increase PremiumKingsbury Park upgrades hit with another cost increase

The city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will spend almost an additional $1 million to ensure important works on the delayed Kingsbury Park Youth Precinct project can get started.   

Tegan Guthrie

CricketBennell, Kennedy, Khan are keys to ultimate success

The individual brilliance of three players may well determine the ultimate outcome of this season’s Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-grade competition.

Neil Watkinson

Native titlePremiumAuric Mining signs native title agreement with Ngadju

Auric Mining says its new agreement with the Ngadju people provides clarity for the long-term exploration and development of its tenements, and offers major economic opportunities to the native title holders.

Neil Watkinson

A-HOY NEW LOOKPremiumArchitects appointed to redesign WA’s oldest port cottages

The contract for transforming one of WA’s most historically rich areas has been awarded with the winning firm expected to finalise the design in late 2025

Melissa Sheil

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Sheep farmers livid as Feds spend $1.9m on transition ads

Nearly $1.9 million from Labor’s $139.7m package to help sheep farmers transition away from live exports has been spent on a new advertising campaign, sparking outrage among industry leaders.

Olivia Ford

LOCAL AUTHORPremiumRetired teacher publishes children’s book

Kalgoorlie-Boulder resident Sue Tindale has published her first book, Rue Can You Can.

Carwyn Monck

Ball sponsorshipPremiumBall sponsorship secured despite policy issue

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council has endorsed financial support for the Goldfields Children Charity Ball despite a “strict application of policy” ruling it out.

Tegan Guthrie

FAMILY HISTORYPremiumOldfield family explore ties to Boulder

The Oldfield family took a trip down memory lane when they visited the family’s former Dart Street home.

Carwyn Monck

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMPremiumSchool holiday adventure features VR technology

The Museum of the Goldfields will host its Virtual Road Trip school holiday program this summer featuring virtual reality technology.

Carwyn Monck

COURTSPremiumAlbany prisoner cops more jail time for $10k damage to cell

An Albany prisoner who trashed his cell and caused more than $10,000 of damage has earnt himself another five months in jail less than three weeks before he was due to be released

Melissa Sheil

COURTPremiumDriver allegedly clocked going 151km/h denies charge

A man who accused of going 151km/h in a 110km/h zone has denied the charge in a chaotic court appearance where he represented himself and repeatedly spoke over the magistrate. 

Hannah Whitehead

COURTPremiumWheatbelt man jailed for violent 15-minute attack on mother

A Wheatbelt man who punched his mother so hard he fractured his finger while yelling “you will die” before assaulting a police officer has been jailed for 11 months.

Hannah Whitehead