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The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Ranger Services team has been recognised at the 2026 WA Rangers Association Awards.

KALeidoscope returns to Kalgoorlie-Boulder this October, with nine days of arts, culture, entertainment and community experiences taking place across the city.

The pedestrian bridge at Kalgoorlie Railway Station is being refurbished by the Public Transport Authority and is set to temporarily close from November while the works are carried out.

Artist Tanya van Irsen has taken home the $15,000 Acquisitional Major Prize at the 2026 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Art Prize for her work Vestige, inspired by the red dust and mining history of Kookynie.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting the community to recognise the people who give their time, support others and make a difference, with nominations now open for the 2027 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

The Kingsbury Park Youth Precinct will have a new soundtrack from later this month, with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder launching its first monthly live music program, Kingsbury LIVE, showcasing young local musicians, DJs and performers.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Art Prize will take over two of the city’s best-known cultural spaces this September, with a series of events celebrating the history of the competition before the 2026 exhibition opens at the Goldfields Arts Centre.

Main Roads WA has approved a speed limit reduction on part of Yarri Road to improve road safety.

The City acknowledges it should have spoken with local residents, families and those using Davidson Gardens before undertaking works at the reserve.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has commenced recruitment for its next Chief Executive Officer.

Catch up on this month’s Council Meeting with Deputy Mayor Terrence Winner, covering proposed CBD speed limit changes, community grants, and more.

Five local not-for-profit organisations will share $227,000 in funding through the first round of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s 2026/27 Major Grants Program.

A remarkable piece of local history has found a permanent home in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has recognised Graham Selkirk Thomson’s decades of leadership, advocacy and service with his induction into the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Walk of Fame.

Residents may notice new CCTV poles appearing across Kalgoorlie-Boulder in the coming weeks, as the City expands its public CCTV network to provide additional coverage in key public areas.

A tractor travelling more than 2,000 kilometres across Western Australia has rolled into Kalgoorlie-Boulder, bringing with it a conversation about the future of renewable fuels and how regional industries could play a role in Australia’s energy transition

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, in partnership with Western Power and the State Government, is celebrating the successful completion of Stage 1 of the City's LED Streetlighting Upgrade Project, with more than 1,200 streetlights now upgraded across Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Mayor Wilson shares highlights from the July Council meeting, including an update on our Partnership Service Agreements, new Christmas decorations for the city, and new leases awarded for two businesses in the Kalgoorlie CBD.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder officially opened the Goldfields Community Pavilion today, with the new space immediately coming to life as the community gathered to explore the facility for the first time.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Council has adopted its 2026/27 Budget, with a focus on roads, renewal, essential services, safer public spaces, community facilities and stronger long-term financial planning.

Council resolved at a Special Council Meeting on Monday, 6 July to appoint an external Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Geoff Glass, for an interim period.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting local not-for-profit organisations to express interest in leading the planning and delivery of the City’s annual New Year’s Eve Community Celebration from 2027 to 2029, through a three-year funding agreement.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has secured national backing for key regional priorities at the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra, with all three motions put forward by the City receiving support from delegates.

The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) has extended the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for a further 6 months, with the agreement now in place until 31 December 2026.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting the community to help bring festive cheer to our main streets this Christmas, with the launch of its first-ever Christmas Street Banner Art Competition.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has welcomed a delegation from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) as part of an international study tour focused on sustainable development in mining regions.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder invites the community to the official opening of the Goldfields Community Pavilion on Sunday, 12 July 2026, 9am to 12pm at Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is proud to recognise Councillor Deborah Botica and Director Advocacy and Strategy Mia Hicks, who have each been awarded WALGA Local Government Merit Awards in acknowledgement of their outstanding contributions to local government and our community.

More than 60 student leaders from across the Goldfields gathered at the historic Kalgoorlie Town Hall this week for the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Student Leaders Day, learning more about local government and community leadership.

Mayor Wilson is back with a quick wrap-up from this week's Council meeting, covering some of the key decisions and discussions from around the Council table.