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Local kids and families can now make the most of an upgraded Tupper Street Park, with new fencing and football posts creating a safer and more enjoyable space to play, get active and spend time together. The project forms part of a $190,000 commitment made at the State Election to invest in local parks across Kalgoorlie-Boulder, with funding being shared across playground, fencing and asset renewal works at Tupper Street Park, Norkal Park and Sewell Park.

Residents, ratepayers and business owners are being invited to take part in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s 2026 Community Survey, which is now open. The survey is a shorter check-in on the priorities outlined in the Strategic Community Plan 2025-35 and asks the community how they think the City is tracking and where attention should be focused over the next two years.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder will remain home to the WA PGA Championship for another five years, with a new agreement securing the tournament at Kalgoorlie Golf Course through to 2031.

The Kalgoorlie International Speedway is set for a major upgrade, with the State Government confirming $400,000 in funding for new trackside fencing.

Work has officially begun on major upgrades to the C.Y. O’Connor Pipeline, marking an important investment in the water infrastructure that has supported Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the wider Goldfields for more than 120 years.

A quick look at what was discussed at this week’s Council meeting.

Kalgoorlie Golf Course has been named Get Into Golf Venue of the Year at the 2026 Golf Australia National Awards of Excellence, recognising the success of its programs in introducing new players to the game.

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.