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Happy Birthday Boulder Town Hall

On Monday June 23rd the Boulder Town Hall will turn 100 years old.

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Council turns back time

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder last night held a centenary council meeting in the Boulder Town Hall, with a very special dress code.

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Tram stops for good in Gwalia

The curators of Gwalia Historic site have added to their collection, with the old number one tram finally coming home.

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Norseman has attractions easily missed by travellers passing through

Norseman is the gateway to Western Australia, and it's tourism industry is growing.

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The Road to Rawlinna

It's a long, long stretch of road, and it crosses a whole lot of nothing. But it is an ever changing nothing. Explore the Trans-Access road across the Nullarbor.

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Diggers for dummies - what actually happens in the big tent?

Welcome to Diggers and Dealers, the mining industry conference in Kalgoorlie that's become a legendary event - it's famous for the high profile speakers, the hundreds of visitors that come to...

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Coolgardie still rewarding gold seekers

It's 118 years since gold was first discovered in Coolgardie, beginning the gold mining industry that still drives the region today. But while Coolgardie's population has long since dwindled, it seems...

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Sew away the stress

A new exhibition at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder focussed on a tradition not associated with the dust and dirt of the goldfields - quilting.

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Upset win for Crook expected

National Party supporters were celebrating in Kalgoorlie on Saturday night, as results began to come indicating that their candidate, Tony Crook, had won the seat of O'Connor

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Whale Spot competition winner

Water flying off a breaching whale caught the judge's eye in the ABC Local Whale Spot photo competition

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Start of Spring

It may still be cooler than most desire but the chances of a sun ray warming your day have increased thanks to the arrival of spring.

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The first day of Spring in WA

We called, and you answered! Listeners from all over the state have sent in pictures taken on the first day of spring in their town. From Manjimup to Widgiemooltha, from the vege patch to the open...

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This shop just popped up

Art 2 Go is a new initiative to promote the work of Goldfields-Esperance artists and craftspeople.

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Racing around to get it all done

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is off to the races this week, and that means a lot of work and anxious preparation for staff at the course.

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Heads up for ladies day

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club estimates at least 8,000 people turned out to watch King Kool Kat win the Hannan's Handicap on Wednesday.

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Bringing the bush to the city

Thousands have made the most of the spring sunshine and headed for the Perth Royal Show.

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Hunting goanna in Kiwirrkurra

Kalgoorlie educator Jenny Gleeson went to a remote Aboriginal community to give lessons in cooking and nutrition to the community. But she ended up learning about bush food from them too.

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New view for super pit

The huge hole in the ground that dominates Kalgoorlie-Boulder is growing and the lookout has been moved.

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Snakes attack as the weather warms up

Trevor Wilks took these pictures at his home in the Dalyup river area west of Esperance. The Department of Environment and Conservation warns that as the weather warms up and the reptiles come out to...

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Underground test highlights commitment to mine safety

Mine rescue teams tested their skills in fire fighting, chemical hazards and first aid in real life challenges underground in Kalgoorlie.

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