Kalgoorlie, goldfields and Esperance
WA's first Indigenous nurse dies
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Western Australia's first Aboriginal nurse has died at the age of 78.
Bowler to push for mining approvals process review
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The independent candidate for Kalgoorlie, John Bowler, has promised to lobby for a review of the approvals process for mining and exploration if he is elected in tomorrow's state election.
East-west rail link set to re-open
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The east-west rail line across Australia is set to re-open after urgent repairs.
Omodei takes parting shot at Nationals
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The former Opposition Leader Paul Omodei has taken a parting shot at the National Party, saying it will not be able to win the balance of power in the Upper House.
Eucla residents voted out
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Residents of Eucla will not be able to vote at this weekend's State election.
Car club backs race strip pledge
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A local car club has welcomed Liberal leader Colin Barnett's announcement of a $1.5 million drag racing strip in the goldfields if the Liberal Party wins government.
Liberal candidate pushes for Boulder 24-hr policing
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The Liberal candidate for Eyre, Graham Jacobs, has promised to lobby whoever wins government to establish a 24-hour police presence in Boulder.
Political parties back police radio network extension
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Police have secured support from both major political parties to extend their digital radio network from Perth to some regional centres.
Nationals want regional flights subsidised
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The Nationals say they will push to have regional flights subsidised to improve services if they gain the balance of power in this weekend's election.
Work set to tee off on giant golf course
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The Eyre Highway Operators Association says construction on what is set to become the world's biggest golf course is due to begin within months.
Indigenous community airs bridge building concerns
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Main Roads says it is talking to members of Leonora's Indigenous community about the disturbance of several sites near the construction of the new Lake Raeside bridge.
East-west rail link cut until weekend
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A Nullarbor derailment will stop trains across Australia until at least the weekend.
Former Labor leader dumped
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The former Deputy Premier and former leader of the Labor Party, Ian Taylor, says he is disappointed with the party's decision to dump him for endorsing the Independent candidate for Kalgoorlie, John Bowler.
Residents angry over shires relocation plan
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South-west Western Australian residents have voiced their anger at moves to relocate the shires of Manjimup and Bridgetown-Greenbushes out of the federal electorate of Forrest and into Kalgoorlie.
Nationals criticise Govt's lead clean-up response
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The Nationals' candidate for the Mining And Pastoral Region, Wendy Duncan, has questioned the Government's commitment to cleaning up the lead contamination in Esperance.
Six arrested over weekend burglaries
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Police have arrested three adults and three juveniles over a series of weekend burglaries in Esperance.
WA rural confidence takes a hit
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Rising costs have been blamed for a slump in rural confidence in Western Australia.
Investigators remain at derailment site
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A goods train derailment has cut the east-west rail line across Australia.
Weaker dollar helping farmers: ANZ
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Economists say the weaker Australian dollar is providing a boost to the agricultural sector.
Opposition promise to reopen Menzies police station
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The Western Australian Opposition has made an election commitment to reopen the Menzies police station in the goldfields.
Police to keep sharp eye on race round festivities
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Goldfields police are urging people taking part in Kalgoorlie race round festivities to ensure they abide by the law.
Endangered parrot to be tracked
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Authorities on Western Australia's south coast are trying to track the western ground parrot as part of the effort to save the species from extinction.
Truck driver injured in Goldfields crash
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A truck driver will be flown to Perth this morning after being seriously injured in a crash on the Goldfields.
Libs promise $50m for Kalgoorlie hospital
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The Opposition Leader Colin Barnett has pledged $50 million to upgrade Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital if the Liberals win government.
ALP airs radioactive ore transport fears
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The Labor candidate for Kalgoorlie is concerned the Liberals would transport radioactive ore through Kalgoorlie if elected.
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News stories about Kalgoorlie, goldfields and Esperance's local industries filed from around Australia
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Mining: BHP operations begin again.
- Courts and Trials: Mine's money woes 'misinterpreted'
- States and Territories: Bowler to push for mining approvals process review
- Sheep Production: Farmer fears wild dog sheep threat
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Courts and Trials: Mine manager rejects safety claims
- Courts and Trials: Inquest told miners not reporting rockfalls
- Apprenticeships: Perilya to cut apprentice numbers
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Workplace accidents: Beaconsfield manager questioned about lack of cameras
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Conservation: Irwin zoo denies cattle grazing claims
- Lead: Miner says Mt Isa safe despite second lead legal claim
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BHP operations begin again.
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Polling puts Liberals marginally ahead
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Lord mayors agree to help homeless
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Calls for BHP safety investigation after another mining death
- ADF chief denies conflict of interest over frigate party
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Geraldton footballers in court on drugs charges
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Perth couple plead guilty to mistreating 6 year old
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Barnett makes last pitch to voters
- No use chasing Firepower's offshore funds: IMF
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Angry cyclist stabs woman in Dianella
