The second edition of the Goldfields Outback 2 Ocean Ride aims to double the number of riders and continue to raise funds for WA Police Legacy. Co-ordinator Grant George told the Kalgoorlie Miner a committee had now been created to ensure sponsorships and fundraisers were well organised. The ride will start at Kalgoorlie Police Station … [Read more…]
It has been a mixed outcome for South West MPs following the State Government’s Cabinet shakeup on Wednesday. Incoming Premier Roger Cook put his stamp on the Ministry with a number of changes being made as he replaces Mark McGowan in the top job. Bunbury MLA Don Punch will now carry the workload of five … [Read more…]
A 13-year-old Kambalda boy has returned to the Goldfields after fighting for his life in Perth Children’s Hospital after a Crohn’s disease diagnosis earlier this year. Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease which causes swelling of the tissues in the digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, fatigue, weight … [Read more…]
The Busselton Magpies survived a last-quarter scare from Harvey-Brunswick-Leschanault to win 8.8 (56) to 7.5 (47) at Brunswick Oval on Sunday afternoon. The home side set the tone for the match, kicking the opening goal as heavy rain set in. But this would be HBL’s only major score for the first half, with Busselton kicking … [Read more…]
Staff, students and the wider community of Esperance Senior High School are pushing for mental health awareness this month through the Push for Better Foundation’s annual challenge. With a goal of 3144 push-ups, representing the number of people in Australia who took their lives in 2022, participants are doing 10 reps each session in what … [Read more…]
The Busselton Magpies survived a last-quarter scare from Harvey-Brunswick-Leschanault to win 8.8 (56) to 7.5 (47) at Brunswick Oval on Sunday afternoon. The home side set the tone for the match, kicking the opening goal as heavy rain set in. But this would be HBL’s only major score for the first half, with Busselton kicking … [Read more…]
Kununurra local Peter Letchford has been named the best cattle veterinarian in Australia, a deserving accolade for someone who has spent three decades servicing far-flung parts of the Kimberley. Countryman reporter Cally Dupe talks to Peter about his long-spanning career, flying thousands of kilometres each week and the time he spayed cattle with skyscrapers in … [Read more…]
Kununurra local Peter Letchford has been named the best cattle veterinarian in Australia, a deserving accolade for someone who has spent three decades servicing far-flung parts of the Kimberley. Countryman reporter Cally Dupe talks to Peter about his long-spanning career, flying thousands of kilometres each week and the time he spayed cattle with skyscrapers in … [Read more…]
Kununurra local Peter Letchford has been named the best cattle veterinarian in Australia, a deserving accolade for someone who has spent three decades servicing far-flung parts of the Kimberley. Countryman reporter Cally Dupe talks to Peter about his long-spanning career, flying thousands of kilometres each week and the time he spayed cattle with skyscrapers in … [Read more…]
If it had four wheels there was a good chance it was racing in Carnarvon on the weekend as the local speedway held the annual North West Championships. More than 100 racers belted up to take part in the club’s biggest event across nine categories of ranging from junior new stars up to Limited Sprincars … [Read more…]