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Summer weekends in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are made for slowing down, enjoying familiar places, and embracing the rhythm of warm days and long evenings. Whether you are a local rediscovering old favourites or a visitor experiencing the Goldfields for the first time, a well-planned weekend makes all the difference.

If you’re searching for a summer escape filled with character, unforgettable experiences, and genuine hospitality, Kalgoorlie-Boulder delivers all that and more – without the crowds of the coast.

Golden Breadcrumbs, a new exhibition by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s second Artist in Residence, Tamorin Lavers, was officially opened by Mayor Glenn Wilson on Friday at the Goldfields Arts Centre.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is shining brightly once again as homes and streets across the city light up for the festive season. Running until 24 December, the Christmas Lights Trail is a simple invitation to slow down, step outside and enjoy Christmas with family, friends and neighbours.

That’s a wrap on the final Council Meeting for the year. Mayor Glenn Wilson has shared a quick update on what was discussed.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder was full of excitement over the weekend as two major community celebrations delivered unforgettable moments - the magical Twilight Christmas Markets and the iconic St Barbara’s Parade.

Christmas cheer was on full display on Thursday as more than 400 seniors from across Kalgoorlie–Boulder came together for the City’s annual Seniors Christmas Lunch.

For generations, Chinese families have helped shape the identity and spirit of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, contributing to local businesses, family traditions and strong community connections. Now, those stories are being brought into the spotlight as part of a major exhibition celebrating Chinese history across Western Australia.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder brought the community together yesterday to mark International Day of People with Disability, hosting a well-attended celebration at the Eastern Goldfields Community Centre (EGCC).

Here’s a quick update from Mayor Wilson with the key takeaways from this month’s Council Meeting.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is pleased to announce that a Lotterywest grant of $146,000 will support a series of major community events across the 2025/26 financial year.

Christmas is about to light up Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with the City inviting everyone to come together for a series of festive events offering plenty of celebration and holiday cheer. These Christmas events form part of the City’s Our Summer, Our City campaign, showcasing the many ways our community comes together throughout the season.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder shared its focused and practical vision for the future, with Mayor Glenn Wilson and Director of Engineering Lui Camporeale outlining the City’s focus on development, liveability, and long-term investment at the KBCCI What’s Down the Track forum yesterday.  

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is pleased to announce that the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community Fair Society (KBCFS) has been selected, through a recent Expression of Interest process, to deliver this year’s free community New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Mayor Glenn Wilson and CEO Andrew Brien represented the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder at the Community Safety Forum last week, where community leaders, service providers, and residents came together to discuss practical solutions to improving public safety across the region.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder was a finalist and received an honourable mention at Wednesday’s 2025 Local Government Professionals WA Awards, in the Partnership and Collaboration category, for its Anti-Social Behaviour and Transitional Aboriginal Homelessness Study Project.

Following the Minister for Local Government's formal consideration and in line with Council's 27 October 2025 resolution, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has released it's draft submission on a potential boundary change with the Shire of Coolgardie.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is excited to launch the 2025 Our Summer, Our City campaign, a one-stop guide to everything happening in the city this summer.

Deputy Mayor Terrence Winner has the quick highlights including: ▪️ Update on the Speedway Upgrades ▪️ Approval to expand a local childcare centre in South Kalgoorlie ▪️ Council Committee and Meeting Schedule for next year

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has officially welcomed its newly elected Council members following the 2025 Local Government Elections.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is calling on residents to help shine a light on everyday heroes who make our community a better place to live by nominating them for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

The City recently met with the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) and was advised that the Goldfields DAMA will be transitioned to the WA DAMA on 4 April 2026.

Following the success of this year’s Art Prize exhibition, which remains open at the Goldfields Arts Centre until 17 October, the City is inviting the community to continue their arts experience by taking part in free upcoming workshops and open studios with Artist in Residence Jose Bacarreza.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting local not-for-profit organisations to take the lead in delivering the community’s 2025 New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Western Australian artist Everlyn Sturges has taken out the prestigious City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Acquisitional Major Prize for her evocative work, The Unforgettable Shed.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is celebrating the success of one of its own, with Leading Hand Irrigation, Greg Sbizzirri, being awarded a Local Government Works Association WA Scholarship at the association’s recent annual conference in Perth.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s newest hallmark event, KALeidoscope, will make its debut from 13–14 September, bringing together a vibrant celebration of music, performance, visual arts, and cultural experiences.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s early childhood educators have been recognised and celebrated through the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Educator Grants, proudly funded by the Department of Communities.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder officially opened the revitalised $6.5 million Kingsbury Park - Kalgoorlie-Boulder Youth Precinct, a dynamic new space designed to bring young people, families, and the wider community together.

Council met last night to consider a range of items, from local upgrades to long-term planning. In his latest wrap-up, Mayor Glenn Wilson highlights the key decisions and explains what they mean for our community.