Tag: Kalgoorlie 6430
Ravensthorpe plays down mine closure fears
The Shire of Ravensthorpe has dismissed speculation BHP's local nickel mine may be mothballed, saying it has been reassured by the company that the operation will continue.[MORE]
Goldfields to get juvenile justice centre
Western Australia's second juvenile justice centre will open in the goldfields next month.[MORE]
11yr-old charged over Coolgardie burglaries
An 11-year old boy has been charged over a series of burglaries in the Western Australian goldfields town of Coolgardie.[MORE]
Farm group backs GM crop report
A farming group has welcomed a new Government report on the role of genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia.[MORE]
State Government under attack over crime fighting fund
There has been criticism of the State Government's announcement that it is increasing funding to police and the director of public prosecutions to investigate outlaw bikie gangs and other organised crime.[MORE]
Kalgoorlie pedestrian dies in highway accident
A Kalgoorlie man, believed to be in his 60s, has died when he was hit by a car on the Goldfields Highway.[MORE]
South coast storm clean-up underway
The clean-up after this week's wild weather on Western Australia's south coast has begun, with farmers reporting hundreds of dead livestock and ruined crops.[MORE]
Health expert stresses Foodbank importance
An Indigenous health expert says the emergency delivery of food to Western Australian Indigenous communities this week highlights the importance of the welfare organisation Foodbank.[MORE]
Grange shareholders urged to back merger
Shareholders with Grange Resources, which wants to mine iron ore on Western Australia's south coast, are being urged to approve a merger with a Chinese-backed company.[MORE]
Doubts raised over fruit fly strategy
A Western Australian fruit fly specialist has welcomed the Federal Government's efforts to fight the pest, but is unsure how effective the measures will be.[MORE]
Storm prompts highway safety warning
The State Emergency Service (SES) is urging motorists to take care along the Goldfields-Esperance Highway after yesterday's storm.[MORE]
Business chamber up-beat about BHP nickel operations
Ravensthorpe's peak business lobby says it is confident BHP Billiton will not shut down its south coast nickel operations.[MORE]
Lobster fishers predict profitable season
Rock lobster fishermen from Western Australia's south coast say the season is off to a very good start and they predict it will be the most profitable on record.[MORE]
Low production rates aid wool price
Commodities traders say the price of wool in Western Australia is being helped by low production rates.[MORE]
KCGM to aid police in gold theft probe
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) says it will continue to help police gather evidence on an incident in which more than $300,000 worth of gold was stolen from the Super Pit.[MORE]
Sponsor pull-out sees festival funds drop
The organisers of the St Barbara's Festival say they have not been able to raise as much money for this year's event because some sponsors have pulled out.[MORE]
Exploration firms invited to safety roadshow
Resources Safety will hold a conference this week to advise exploration companies of their responsibilities and obligations.[MORE]
Storm hits south coast
Wild weather is battering the South Coast as severe thunderstorms move towards Esperance.[MORE]
2 Goldfields mines to shut down
The world's biggest nickel miner says about 150 staff will be affected by the shut down of two more of its WA operations. [MORE]
Federal funds needed for grain rail network: Opposition
The Western Australian Opposition says the State Government needs to secure federal funding to ensure the future of WA's grain rail network.[MORE]
CBH won't lower barley standards further
Western Australia's grain handler says it cannot make any further changes to its barley receival standards because consumer confidence in the product is starting to be affected.[MORE]
WorkSafe urges Q fever checks
WorkSafe is conducting compliance checks to ensure workers are protected against the potentially deadly Q fever.[MORE]
Nickel giant closes more WA mines
The world's biggest nickel miner, Norilsk Nickel, has closed down two more of its Western Australian operations.[MORE]
Bowler urges bulk exports ban rethink
Independent Kalgoorlie MP John Bowler is urging the Premier to reverse a decision to ban bulk exports from the Esperance Port.[MORE]
Police seek help recovering stolen goods
Norseman police are asking for help from the community to help find property allegedly stolen by a pair of 10-year-old boys.[MORE]
