Goldfields

‘Vile’ assaultYoung mother in ‘vile’ assault

She struggled with the officer as he attempted to handcuff her, scratching him on the forearm before spinning around and spitting in his face.

Tegan Guthrie

Businesses boomingGoldfields-Esperance businesses on a high

Data from WA’s peak commerce group released yesterday reveals 59 per cent of businesses surveyed in the region are tipping stronger conditions over the next three months.

Jason Mennell

Dangerous prankSinister wire trap across tourist road slammed

“I just don’t even know what you’re thinking if you’re going to do that sort of nonsense.”

Jason Mennell

‘I will always love you’Grieving dad’s tribute for son killed in motocross comp

The father of a boy tragically killed at a motocross competition near Esperance on Sunday has shared a heartbreaking tribute after losing his only child, saying his ‘heart is in a thousand pieces’.

Daryna Zadvirna

FOOTBALLGoldfields Football League women make their mark

Kalgoorlie cashed in on a four-goal haul from Zala Verbole to grab a slice of local history by outclassing Boulder yesterday to launch the Goldfields Football League’s official women’s competition

Neale Harvey

FOOTBALLRailways smash Eagles in the Goldfields Football League

Railways’ clinical demolition of Kambalda on Saturday to open round 2 in the Goldfields Football League was both a surprise and a relief for coach Rhett Pettit.

Neale Harvey

Blak Deaths in CustodyThe WA man who was ‘cooked to death’ in a prison van

‘Terrible’. ‘Wholly unnecessary’. ‘Avoidable’. These were the words used to describe the horrific 2008 case of Aboriginal elder Mr Ward, left to die in a prison van that heated to 56C.

Rangi Hirini

Motocross tragedyTeenager killed in Esperance motocross crash

“Tragically the rider, a 14-year-old boy, could not be revived and died at the scene.”

Jason Mennell

Guilty pleaChild exploitation material guilt admitted

Drazik Carroll, 22, previously pleaded guilty to possession of more than 20 child exploitation videos and cannabis in his caravan park home

Tegan Guthrie

Skimpy capitalLoving life in skimpy capital

“I don’t really experience any rudeness or lectures here, the people are just lovely and that’s why I keep coming back.”

Tegan Guthrie

Helping handDonation of communication tools speaks volumes

Full Circle speech pathologist Emily Sherry said the devices helped children who could not communicate verbally or struggled to be understood by others.

Jason Mennell

Karora sparklesKarora tips production lift for later this year

The Kambalda-focused Canadian company overnight on Thursday revealed it had churned out 24,694 ounces of gold for the March quarter.

Jason Mennell

Bold moveBaby wear hobby drives Jess into new business

For nine years, Jess Hoarau was a truck driver at KCGM, working her way up the ladder to service crew and charge up.

Tegan Guthrie

Slingshot failCannabis is shot over prison fence

Malbunka’s lawyer Riccardo Napper said it was an “unsophisticated attempt” and Malbunka had “not been thinking deeply into it” at the time, but now understood he “did the wrong thing”.

Tegan Guthrie

Season startGoldfields Giants women’s side aim high

“We want to not only make the finals but win the championship and use that as a nice platform moving into next season.”

Rory Coleman-Heard

Season startGiants coach backs team talent

“If we can put all that together, the sky is the limit.”

Rory Coleman-Heard

Lease on lifeNew lease on life for legendary Goldfields Bomber

Goldfields Hall of Famer back to his best after a big health scare

Neale Harvey

pacingBack up to pace

Since the 2018 closure, local trainers have continued to use the Cruickshank Sports Arena facilities while racing their charges elsewhere.

Neale Harvey

Aldi on its waySupermarket giant Aldi looking to head to the red dirt

German discount supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a development application to open a store in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Jason Mennell

Cyclassic returnsCyclassic returns for June long weekend

“I’m thinking it could be an epic weekend and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be.”

Neale Harvey

New providerNew provider for care services

“The decision to move away from providing these services has not been an easy one but this is a gap the City should no longer be covering as a public authority.”

Jason Mennell

WA BalletBallet given a local flavour

The pair said the Kalgoorlie-Boulder showcase would be special, having performed in the city two years ago with the WA Ballet company.

Amber Lilley

Renewable hubEucla plan for a renewable hub a ‘game changer’

“This model of our shire of being a major exporter of energy from this point would certainly turn things around for us.”

Jason Mennell

Eyre Hwy tragedyBail for truck driver accused of running down cyclist

The man accused of dangerous driving on the Eyre Highway, which resulted in the death of 21-year-old cyclist Leif Justham has been granted bail, despite being flagged as a flight risk.

Tegan Guthrie and Amber Lilley