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The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Youth Council proudly celebrated the remarkable contributions of young people, volunteers, and organisations at the 2025 Youth Awards held at the Kalgoorlie Town Hall, Saturday 17 May.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has joined the growing network of local governments working to make roads safer, officially becoming a registered RoadWise Council.

Young artists across Kalgoorlie-Boulder are reminded that time is running out to get their entries in for the 2025 Junior Art Prize, with submissions closing this Friday, 16 May.

Six local heroes have been recognised for their outstanding professionalism and courage at a special Royal Life Saving WA Bravery Awards presentation at the Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre.

This week’s Special Council Meeting addressed three important matters that go to the heart of how we operate as a local government - how we make decisions, how we support our community, and how we plan for the future.

At tonight’s Special Council Meeting (28 April 2025), Council considered the findings of an independent probity review into the process that led to a Water Supply Agreement with Lynas Rare Earths.

The City was honoured to receive the war medals of the late James ‘Digger’ O’Loughlin, a decorated World War I veteran and beloved community figure.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is once again proud to take part in the Australian Heritage Festival, marking 13 years of participation in the nation’s largest community-driven celebration of history.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is calling for nominations for the 2025 City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Awards, celebrating the exceptional achievements and contributions of young individuals and youth-focused organisations within our community.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is gearing up for an exciting celebration of young people as Youth Week WA 2025 kicks off from 10 to 17 April.

A further extension has been granted for the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), providing continued support for employers and helping to get more skilled labour into the Goldfields region.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder invites entries into this year’s Art Prize, with registrations now open. The annual Art Prize is a prestigious regional art exhibition that has been showcasing the talents of artists from across Australia for over 30 years.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is celebrating a hole-in-one achievement after taking out top honours at the 2025 WA Golf Industry Awards, with the Kalgoorlie Golf Course named Regional Golf Course of the Year.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is commencing a review of the City’s Strategic Community Plan and is calling on residents and businesses to share their vision for the next 10 years.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is setting a new course for its advocacy and partnership efforts, positioning the City as a leading regional hub for economic growth and investment.

Following the success of last October’s Early Childhood Education and Care conference, the City is excited to announce another round of free professional development opportunities for ECEC professionals across the Goldfields.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting local community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals (under auspice arrangements) to apply for funding through the 2025/26 Annual Grant Program (AGP).

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proudly celebrated the 2025 Australia Day Award recipients and Walk of Fame inductees during a heartfelt ceremony at Centennial Park on Australia Day.

The City is extremely disappointed that the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club (KBRC) and Racing WA (RWA) have decided to change the location of this season's first race meet.

Mayor Wilson addresses the recent decision by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club and Racing WA to relocate this season’s first race meet. The City is disappointed by this outcome and the misinformation circulating. We’ve worked hard to support the KBRC while ensuring the fair and sustainable management of recycled water for all community users.

Several important matters were discussed at this week's Council meeting including the Burt Street roadworks, odour findings, and upgrades to lighting at the Oasis Playing Fields and Usher Park. Here's Mayor Wilson with the latest.

In response to community feedback regarding odour concerns in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder proactively engaged an independent odour specialist to conduct an assessment in October 2024.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder acknowledges Beam Mobility’s commercial decision to conclude its operations in the city this month.

The City will commence repairs on three aircraft bays at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport this week, due to damage caused by wear and tear and recent rainfall.

The City has been working on recycled water solutions for the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club (KBRC) and our greater community for some time. During a briefing last Tuesday with the KBRC, Water Corporation, Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA), Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent, and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, stakeholders were informed of the KBRC’s current water storage levels and the detrimental possibility of holding the racing season in other locations.

Recycled water is one of the City’s most valuable resources, and we are committed to its equitable distribution across our community while pursuing sustainable long-term solutions for its continued supply.

Join Mayor Glenn Wilson and Deputy Mayor Dellar for a wrap-up of the main points of the December 2024 Council Meeting.

I’m often asked—both before and after being elected as Mayor - what I love most about Kalgoorlie-Boulder. My answer has always been the same - the people. There’s something special about our community that draws people in and keeps them coming back.

As we draw near to the end of 2024, we reflect on an economic outlook to which the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has brought resilience. While Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s history – and future – is driven by mining, our city’s economy has diversified and a variety of industries now add value to our economy – tourism, renewables and downstream processing are all in the spotlight as emerging industries (and making significant contributions to state and national economies).

Get ready for a summer of live music as the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Sunset Concert Series returns to Centennial Park in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, bringing three spectacular nights of tribute performances and local talent to the stage in early 2025.