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The ACCC argues Coles already operates one supermarket in Kalgoorlie, pictured.

RetailCommentsPremiumColes’ acquisition in Kalgoorlie could ‘lessen competition’

Australia’s consumer watchdog says Coles’ acquisition of a supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie will require further review, warning it could substantially lessen competition in the regional town. 

Cheyanne Enciso

The town is home to a major BHP operation.

Natural DisastersCommentsBizarre twist after WA town reports morning ‘earthquake’

Tremors rocked the small mining town about 10.45am on Thursday.

Tegwen Bescoby

Goldrush bowler Josh Chapman during his team's Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cricket Association match against Golden City at Shepherdson Park on December 6 last year.

CricketPremiumSt George chasing seventh win as matches resume

Fixtures in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Cricket Association resume this Saturday.

Neale Harvey

Esperance bushfires.

Bushfire mitigation fundingPremium$1 million for bushfire mitigation works

The Shire of Esperance will undertake more than 150 separate tasks to reduce bushfires after securing more than $1.1 million in State Government funding.

Jessica Antoniou

A rescue helicopter was sent to retrieve an injured woman.

Rescue PremiumRescue on the Nullarbor Plain

A rescue helicopter flew to WA’s remote south-east on Wednesday to retrieve a woman nearly 24 hours after she fell and injured herself on the Nullarbor Plain.

Jessica Antoniou

Eight ball player Dean Curry.

Eight ballPremiumUnbeaten teams in keen battle for minor premiership

Action heating-up on the eve of finals series.

Neale Harvey

Jockey William Pike, right, walks up the final straight after Starry Heights failed to finish the 2025 $150,000 Swan Draught Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on October 4 last year.

RacingPremiumInquiry into leading co-trainers adjourned

Couple in fight to clear their name as stewards inquiry adjourned.

Neale Harvey

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder chief executive Andrew Brien.

Last-minute scramblePremiumCouncil negotiating with new acting CEO about contract

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder council was on Wednesday negotiating with its prospective new acting chief executive as the mystery person’s start date loomed on Friday.

Jessica Antoniou

Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association A-section manager Shane Robbins.

CricketPremiumStalwart backs group for better success in 2027

O’Shaughnessy medallist Shane Robbins said a stable and committed group was pivotal in Eastern Goldfields Cricket Association’s A-section title hopes.

Neale Harvey

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump signed an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths last October.

Critical mineralPremiumNew scandium resource of ‘global’ scale

Mount Ridley Mines has added a new element to its growing arsenal of critical minerals, revealing a scandium resource of “global” scale at its namesake project north-east of Esperance.

Neil Watkinson

Ali Kent and Doug Daws, front, with Marta Perona, Arthur Anderson, David Collins and Steve Williams, back.

Senior housingPremium$50,000 upgrades to senior housing completed

Upgrades to insulation, security and fencing at a Kalgoorlie-Boulder seniors housing complex have been completed.

Isabella Davis

The first blast at Beacon Minerals’ Iguana open pit north-west of Coolgardie took place last Saturday.

New sourcePremiumBeacon starts with a bang at Iguana

Beacon Minerals is targeting first gold from its Iguana open pit for late next month after firing the first blast on Saturday.

Neil Watkinson

Winners in the Esperance 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Caring citizensPremiumEsperance’s citizens of the year

From quiet acts of kindness to major fundraising efforts, the Shire of Esperance’s 2026 citizens of the year have proved an inspiration to the local community.

Jessica Antoniou

Back: Emma Pieremont, Noi Polkinghorne, Kunjika Phuyal. Front: Kiara Wilson, 5, Dash Charles, 5, Giselle Gaspar, 4, Mikayla Jackson, 3, and Oliver Yeoman, 3, are looking forward to the Kids of Carrington Open Day.

Open dayPremiumChildcare centre hosts open day after waitlists ease

With childcare waitlists finally easing following the establishment of two new centres, a reputable local day care is throwing open its doors to encourage more families to join the centre.

Tegan Guthrie

Former Kambalda miners visited Lunnon Shoot where the KD1 drill hole was drilled 60 years ago.

Nickel anniversaryPremiumDiamond anniversary of diamond driller’s discovery

A group of former Kambalda geologists have united to celebrate the diamond anniversary of a discovery which led to a nickel exploration boom in WA. 

Jessica Antoniou

Youth show off their skills at the new Kingsbury Park Youth Precinct last July.

SkateboardingPremiumLocal youth can learn to shred at skateboarding event

Local youth can show off their moves at free skateboarding workshops and a competition this week hosted by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Isabella Davis

Brightstar Resources managing director Alex Rovira.

Unlocking valuePremiumBrightstar Resources gets drill rigs spinning at Sandstone

Brightstar Resources is firing up the drill rigs as it prepares for a prefeasibility study at the Sandstone gold project in the September quarter.

Neil Watkinson

The Living End will perform in Kalgoorlie-Boulder next month.

Regional music PremiumLive music fans encouraged to stay longer for Sunset series

Live music fans travelling to Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the upcoming Sunset Concert Series are being encouraged to stay a little longer in the region.

Tegan Guthrie

Mines Rovers celebrate winning the 2025 Goldfields Football League grand final against Boulder at Digger Daws Oval.

FootballPremiumDiorites to launch flag defence on home ground

Mines Rovers and Kambalda have each drawn home games for round one of the 2026 Goldfields Football League competition.

Neale Harvey

The Heavy Metal Tooth Fairies at the Rural Clinical School in Kalgoorlie-Boulder last Friday.

Kids researchPremiumKids promote baby teeth donations to health research

Kalgoorlie-Boulder children have used sand drawings to tell an animated story promoting a research project into heavy metal deposition in children’s teeth.

Isabella Davis

The death of a 43-year-old man in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is being treated as a death in custody.

Death in custodyPremiumInvestigation into death of WA man in police custody

A 43-year-old man has died after being tasered and pepper-sprayed by police in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with the incident to be investigated as a death in custody.

Neil Watkinson

Lucille Parker. 9, Olivia Deann, 10, Grace Holle, 10, Talia Jackson, 9, and Lena Holle, 7, at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Australia Day celebrations at Centennial Park on Monday.

Australia DayPremiumCelebration of local Australians

Goldfielders gathered yesterday for a great Aussie fry-up and a heart-warming celebration of those who call Australia home

Isabella Davis

Lifelong friends of Ron Sayers Pam and Brett Armstrong unveil their friend's Kalgoorlie-Boulder Walk of Fame plaque on Hannan Street on Monday.

Walk of Fame PremiumLocal legends added to Walk of Fame

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has welcomed its newest Walk of Fame inductees, with plaques honouring two legendary figures of the Goldfields city unveiled on Australia Day

Jessica Antoniou

Bruce Champion in action for Kambalda in 2003.

FootballPremiumGFL stalwart hoping to lift squad’s fortunes this year

Bruce Champion has been named head coach of Kambalda’s GFLW squad for the 2026 season.

Neale Harvey