An already challenging season for the Goldfields Giants men’s squad has worsened after twin NBL1 losses on the road against cellar-dwellers Bunbury and Mandurah last weekend was further marred by a knee injury on Sunday to US import Lafonzo Smith. The Giants slumped to 11th place in the 14-team standings after lowering their colours against … [Read more…]
An already challenging season for the Goldfields Giants men’s squad has worsened after twin NBL1 losses on the road against cellar-dwellers Bunbury and Mandurah last weekend was further marred by a knee injury on Sunday to US import Lafonzo Smith. The Giants slumped to 11th place in the 14-team standings after lowering their colours against … [Read more…]
The Queensland government has revealed plans to enhance the Household Resilience Program, aimed at providing stronger and more affordable housing for low-income home owners residing in cyclone-prone coastal communities in Queensland. The announcement came ahead of the state budget, scheduled to be unveiled on 13 June. In a joint statement, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Deputy Premier … [Read more…]
Goldfields Football League selectors were interested observers when Kalgoorlie onballer Dylan Clarke booted five goals on Saturday in the team’s percentage-boosting win over Kambalda, 18.19 (127) to 3.1 (19), to conclude round 10 in the Goldfields Football League. Clarke’s hard-working display complemented key forward Michael Stevens’ six goals as the Roos grabbed a third win … [Read more…]
Teenage darts sensation Terence Morton’s meteoric rise through the State and national rankings has earned him Australian under-18 selection for a major event in Europe later this year. Morton, who was introduced to competitive darts by an uncle, is gearing up to contest the youth section of the WDF World Cup in Esbjerg, Denmark from … [Read more…]
Eastern Goldfields Clay Target Club stalwart Royce Normington excelled on his home range to claim overall high-gun honours at last weekend’s annual carnival at the West Kalgoorlie headquarters. Normington led three categories among a crack field of 45 competitors from WA, Queensland and Victoria. Club secretary Matthew Priest was rewarded for many years of toil … [Read more…]
Goldfields Football League coach Rob Hansen’s bid to restore regional pride with a big showing at the annual Nutrien Ag Solutions Championships in Perth on July 7-9 is on track after selectors named a strong provisional 40-man squad on Wednesday night. Defending premiers Railways and Mines Rovers lead the way, each with 11 players — … [Read more…]
Goldfields Eight Ball Association teams returned from last weekend’s annual country week series in Perth with mixed results, underpinned by division four success. Captained by eight ball veteran Jerry Virieux, the division four side highlighted the association’s campaign by losing one match. However, the division one team endured a frustrating near-miss in their bid for … [Read more…]
Kalgoorlie City’s 125th anniversary gala dinner and reunion this weekend is complemented by the release of sporting historian John Terrell’s latest book that documents the Roos’ colourful history in the Goldfields Football League. Kangas, Celebrating 125 years of the Kalgoorlie City Football Club, is the 12th book that Terrell — himself a former Roos player … [Read more…]
Railways firmed into second place in the Goldfields Football League’s women’s standings after Jacinta Yarran and Marley Kelman each kicked five goals last Saturday in a big win against Kambalda, 21.11 (137) to 1.1 (7) that showcased some of the club’s most familiar names. The duo of Yarran and Kelman were backed by Zaleema Bourne … [Read more…]