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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.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has taken an important step towards shaping the future of the city with the inaugural meeting of the City Activation Working Group, held this week at the historic Kalgoorlie Town Hall.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is proud to announce that Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre Lifeguard, Miriam Ohuma, has been awarded the 2025 Pool Lifeguard of the Year at the WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has successfully secured $2.14 million in Federal Government funding to support delivery of the city-wide Precinct Plan, a project that will guide the long-term revitalisation of the Kalgoorlie and Boulder CBDs, the Airport precinct, and other key community and economic development infrastructure projects.

Every August, Diggers & Dealers brings a certain buzz to Kalgoorlie-Boulder – and this year was no different. More than 2,700 delegates arrived for one of the world’s biggest mining forums, and once again, our city put on a show.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is pleased to welcome two new senior leaders to its Executive Leadership Team, with the appointments of Gian Rimbaud as Director of Finance, People and Culture, and Adam Strelein as Director of City and Community.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is proud to announce that Director Governance and Organisational Strategy, Frances Liston, has been awarded a Merit Award as part of this year’s WALGA Local Government Honours Program.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has adopted its 2025/26 Budget, with more than $80 million committed to capital works and major infrastructure upgrades that directly respond to community priorities.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is celebrating the early success of its partnership with Royal Life Saving WA, following a proactive initiative to improve home pool safety across the community.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s young people have a brand-new space to explore these school holidays, with stage one of the Kingsbury Park Youth Precinct opening this Saturday 5 July. The new asphalt pump track and upgraded skate park will be open daily from 7am to 5pm

Representatives from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder attended the 2025 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly in Canberra this week, where they advocated for stronger support for regional Australia.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has welcomed a number of commitments in the 2025-26 WA State Budget, including investments in housing, health, water infrastructure, and regional services.

As part of its Swimming Pool Barrier Inspection Program, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has inspected more than 600 pools this financial year and is ramping up efforts to ensure all properties meet required safety standards.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s much-loved Multicultural Festival returns on 7 June, transforming Cassidy Street and the surrounding Lord Forrest Precinct into a vibrant hub of food, music, and mix of cultures.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has been recognised at the 2025 Australasian Reporting Awards, receiving a Bronze Award for its 2023–24 Annual Report.

We're excited to announce that Pixar Putt, the hugely popular Pixar-themed mini-golf experience, is heading to the Goldfields Oasis for an 11-day season kicking off Saturday 28 June - and Kalgoorlie-Boulder will be the very first regional location in Western Australia to host the internationally acclaimed attraction.

Applications are now open for the City’s ECEC Educator Awards Program, which will provide up to 30 grants of between $500 and $1,000 to local educators working in long day care centres and family day care services.

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.