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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.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder held a Student Leaders Day at the historic Kalgoorlie Town Hall, giving more than 50 student leaders from across the Goldfields a first-hand look at local government and community leadership.

Over 10,000 people turned out on Saturday, 6 June, for this year’s Multicultural Festival, and what a night it was.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting ratepayers to have their say on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the 2026/27 financial year.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Multicultural Festival will return next month, bringing together an exciting mix of entertainment, food and cultural experiences from around the globe in a vibrant celebration of the diversity of our City.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder was proud to welcome 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, to Kalgoorlie-Boulder today for a series of community visits and a special Civic Reception held in her honour at the Kalgoorlie Town Hall.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has celebrated the creativity, imagination and talent of local young artists at the 2026 Junior Art Prize Award opening, held at the Goldfields Arts Centre on Saturday.

Mayor Glenn Wilson is back with this month’s Council Meeting Wrap-Up.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will mark National Reconciliation Week 2026 with a range of free community events, including a special outdoor screening of the documentary Growing Up Nyima: Between Two Worlds and an exclusive appearance by First Nations content creator Nyima Tucker herself.

The City has held a constructive community meeting with users of the informal horse exercise area north of Piccadilly Street, with further collaborative discussions planned in the coming weeks.

Mayor Glenn Wilson has welcomed several commitments for the Goldfields in the 2026-27 WA State Budget, while emphasising that major infrastructure, housing and service gaps remain despite the region’s significant contribution to the State economy.

Further improvement works are getting underway at the South Boulder Wastewater Treatment Plant, including scheduled desludging activities on one of the plant’s primary treatment ponds from early May.

The City of Kalgoorlie‑Boulder has been re‑endorsed as a Waterwise Council for the 12th consecutive year, reinforcing its long‑standing commitment to sustainable water management in the Goldfields

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, together with the Youth Council, has celebrated the outstanding contributions of local young people at the 2026 Youth Awards, held at the Kalgoorlie Town Hall on Saturday, 2 May.

Applications are now open for the second round of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s updated Community Grants Program, with funding available to support community-led projects, events and initiatives that deliver meaningful local impact.

The City of Kalgoorlie‑Boulder was honoured to welcome His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM, Governor of Western Australia, and Mrs Dawson during their visit to the city this week.

A significant piece of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s history has returned home; with the World War I service medals of Private Edward Erskine “Erskine” Poynton reunited with the community he once called home.

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is inviting senior residents, carers, and their families to attend the Living Life Well Seniors Expo - a free community event designed to support wellbeing through information, connection, and entertainment, all in one place.

Deputy Mayor Terrence Winner shares updates from the April Council Meeting.