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The Shire of Coolgardie marked St Patrick’s Day with a relaxed and enjoyable High Tea hosted by Tania and Dem

On Friday, March 6th, the Kambalda Community Recreational Facility hosted a heartfelt celebration for International Women’s Day, bringing together the women of our community and the men who support them. The event was a wonderful testament to the strength, courage, and resilience of women in our region, and it showcased the deep sense of community that thrives in these towns.

The Shire of Coolgardie advises that long‑serving Elected Member, Tracey Rathbone has tendered her resignation, effective Tuesday 10 March 2026. Her decision follows a period of personal reflection regarding her role, commitments, and ongoing contributions to the community.

On Thursday, 26 February 2026, the Kambalda Community Recreation Facility came alive with colour and creativity as the Shire of Coolgardie hosted a hands‑on craft workshop.

The Shire of Coolgardie welcomed around over 30 community members, transport workers, and local stakeholders to the newly upgraded Coolgardie Truck Stop on Thursday 26 February 2026, gathering for a ‘Snag & Chinwag’ breakfast event.

On Tuesday 24 February 2026, the Shire of Coolgardie proudly hosted a Welcome to Kambalda Morning Tea at the Kambalda Community Recreation Facility, with a fantastic turnout from both long-time residents and those new to the community.

Congratulations to the Shire's Waste Manager, Pergy Matsika on not only five years Service with the Shire but also for recently graduating from Curtin University with her Masters in Professional Engineering with a Bachelors in Environmental Engineering. 

February has been a lively month across the Shire, with families and young people taking part in a variety of well‑supported community activities

There was a strong sense of collaboration and shared purpose in the room as our Councillors recently came together with fellow elected members from the Shire of Dundas for a joint professional development workshop.

The January School Holiday Program delivered weeks of high-energy fun, creativity and community connection, with something happening almost every day.

The Shire of Coolgardie is pleased to announce the completion of three new Government Regional Officers Housing (GROH) dwellings in Kambalda, marking an important milestone in supporting essential workers across our community.

The Judumual Aboriginal Corporation has been working hard over the past year to improve key spaces around Coolgardie while supporting our local elders.

The Shire of Coolgardie is taking an exciting step towards a greener, more sustainable future with its involvement in the Goldfields Esperance Urban Greening Program.

All the Shire facility operating hours and contact numbers in a nice tidy package!

More than 130 seniors from the Shire of Coolgardie and the Shire of Dundas came together yesterday to welcome the festive season at the annual Seniors Christmas Luncheon. The event delivered a true Country Christmas atmosphere, complete with great company, delicious food, and outstanding local entertainment.

On Saturday, 15th November, the Shire and Sikh community celebrated a significant milestone with the unveiling of the Sikh Plaque at Tommy Talbot Park.

The Shire of Coolgardie acknowledges the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s (CKB) recent release of its Draft Submission to the Local Government Advisory Board – Boundary Change to the media earlier this week and subsequently printed in the Kalgoorlie Miner on 5 November 2025 (City up for Taking on Shire, 5 November 2025).

The spirit of healthy ageing, with a dash of competition, was on full display last week as the Shire of Coolgardie proudly hosted the 2025 CommHealth Games at the Kambalda Community Recreation Facility.

The Shire of Coolgardie is pleased to advise residents and visitors of the Coolgardie Pool and Kambalda Aquatic Facility of the opening dates and times for each facility.

The countdown is on and we are almost ready to open for another fun and safe summer! 

Tonight marked an important milestone for the Shire of Coolgardie, as Mrs Sue Schoch JP officiated the Swearing-In Ceremony for our newly elected Councillors. During the ceremony, each Councillor formally made their Declaration of Office in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.

Women 40 years and over with no symptoms are eligible for a FREE screening mammogram. Breast cancer is the most common life threatening cancer for women and 1 in 7 women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Having a screening mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years significantly increases the chance of a woman surviving breast cancer and reduces the amount of treatment required. More than 75 per cent of breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50. Research shows that screening is most effective for this age group.

The Shire of Coolgardie warmly welcomes our newest Council members following the conclusion of the Local Government elections.

Each year, the Shire of Coolgardie hosts the Australia Day Awards to honour and celebrate the incredible individuals and groups who go above and beyond for our community within the last 12 months.  Nominate Online! https://www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au/forms/australia-day-citizenship-nominations-australia-day-2026/84

The Shire of Coolgardie welcomed the Minister for Local Government, Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA, and Member for Kalgoorlie, Ali Kent MLA, to the Coolgardie Council Chambers on Monday, 13 October. The meeting provided the Minister an opportunity to deliver her decision following the Shire’s response to the Show Cause Notice issued in late August. The discussion was direct and clearly outlined the expectations placed on Council moving forward.