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WildlifePremiumHeartwarming update in epic penguin journey

There’s been a big update in the heartwarming story of an emperor penguin that swam 3500 km to WA’s southern coastline.

Emma Kirk

Snowboarding skimpy Snowboarding skimpy set to slay the slopes

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder skimpy is hoping the next time she returns to town to pour pints, she does it as a world champion snowboarder.

Tegan Guthrie

Courts & Justice PremiumMan on gun charges to remain behind bars

A man will remain behind bars due to “very significant public safety concerns” after he was arrested for alleged firearms offences.

Tegan Guthrie

Footpath upgradesPremiumRickety footpaths no more in Hannan Street

The era of rickety pavers on Kalgoorlie’s main street has finally ended, with long-awaited upgrades to the CBD recently completed.

Tegan Guthrie

Christmas seasonPremiumStreet party to mark start of festive season

Boulder’s main street will be a hive of festive activity on Sunday as the annual Christmas Street Party marks the start of the busy season.

Tegan Guthrie

FIFO campPremiumMining camp operator tight-lipped as lease rumours swirl

The co-owner of a large mining camp in Boulder is remaining tight-lipped on the management of the facility as rumours swirl it has been leased out in a multi-year multimillion-dollar deal.

Tegan Guthrie

Star qualityPremiumCamping trip leads to winning photography

A stunning image of star trails stretching across the night sky has won this year’s Kalgoorlie Miner Best Goldfields Photograph Competition.

Carwyn Monck

Mummy Is A MinerPremiumMummy Is A Miner leaps into unexplored territory

An illustrated children’s book that aims to shed light on the critical roles that women play in the mining industry has been released.

Carwyn Monck

TAFE ENROLMENTSPremiumTAFE enrolments climb following opening of workshops

Automotive enrolments have increased almost 70 per cent at Central Regional TAFE’s Kalgoorlie campus since the start of the pandemic, the State Government says.

Carwyn Monck

FootballPremiumElla receives first accolade from standout season

Margaret River product Ella Roberts has received the first accolade from her standout AFLW season, being named in the competition’s 22under22 side for the second time.

Josh Kempton

SAND DRAG RACINGPremiumSand drag strip roars into life

Sand drag racing enthusiasts from across the country converged on Kalgoorlie-Boulder last weekend.

Carwyn Monck

RURAL MEDICINEPremiumMedical students complete year-long Narrogin placement

Narrogin’s medical students have farewelled the town after their year-long placement.

Hannah Whitehead

Disaster and EmergencyVideoPremiumFootage shows two daring helicopter rescues on Thursday

The RAC Rescue helicopter was sent to assist two different injured hikers across WA’s south on Thursday, with the service diverted to assist a teenager in Broke hours after rescuing a man in the Stirling Range.

Melissa Sheil

BusinessPremiumASX closes week on a record high

Australia’s share market has reached the highest weekly close on record, despite a choppy week of trading.

Cameron Micallef

Regional WAComments‘Chunkier’ emperor penguin released into Southern Ocean

An emperor penguin that made headlines around the world after finding himself far from his Antarctic home has been released back into the wild, 3.5kg ‘chunkier’.

Georgia Campion

FINANCEPremiumMajor bank’s grim warning to mortgage holders

One of Australia’s major banks says mortgage holders may need to hang on for months before getting a rate cut.

Cameron Micallef

BusinessPremiumEmbattled WiseTech billionaire snubs shareholders

A tech billionaire has failed to front shareholders at his company’s annual general meeting following sensational allegations about his personal life.

Cameron Micallef

CRIMEPremiumMurder charge after fatal stabbing

Detectives have charged a man with murder four months after a fatal stabbing during what police will allege was a burglary.

Blair Jackson

NEWSPremiumSupermarket giant grilled on vacant land

One of Australia’s two supermarket giants has denied it is sitting on unused land in one capital city to stop any competitors opening up.

Blair Jackson

newsPremiumShock salary Aussies need to start a family

A new report has revealed the insane amount of money Australians need to earn in two major cities to live comfortably and start a family.

Cameron Micallef

Women’s riseWomen’s field on Championship Tour grows from 2026

Women’s participation in surfing will see a major boost.

Warren Hately

Art for auction PremiumSouth West Autism Network auctions off local creative’s art

A Busselton artist’s piece is taking pride of place at a foreshore venue to help it be auctioned off to the community to raise funds for the South West Autism Network

Oliver Lane

Land acquisitionPremiumCity buys land block earmarked for sport use

The City of Busselton has acquired a large parcel of mineral sands mining land to use for future use as sport and recreation sites.

Oliver Lane

Busselton JettyPremiumBusselton Jetty name three new board members

The organisation behind the Busselton Jetty has named its three new board members who will help keep the attraction operating for future generations to enjoy.

Oliver Lane