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The Shire of Coolgardie celebrated the invaluable contributions of its dedicated Coolgardie volunteers at a special event held on May 17th at the Coolgardie Community Recreation Centre

Throughout the month of May the team from the WA Country Health Service has visited the Coolgardie Rec Centre to run their food sensations program.

The WA Seniors Card program is one of the most generous of its kind in Australia, offering over 406,000 members access to a wide range of State Government concessions and rebates. The program also provides discounts from participating businesses across Western Australia, offering seniors the chance to save money on everyday expenses, entertainment, and leisure activities. 

Youth Week was an opportunity for young people aged 12 – 17 years, to express themselves, be heard and be celebrated was hosted by The Shire of Coolgardie from the 17th – 21st of April 2023.

The Shire of Coolgardie were honoured to receive a framed team shirt from the Kambalda Junior Fire Brigade (KJFB) in recognition of their support of group.

Volunteers play a huge role in creating community and this National Volunteer Week we highlight their efforts.

Volunteers play a huge role in creating community and this week we highlight their efforts.

Blessing of the Roads is a ceremony that encourages people to work together towards a future with zero road fatalities and road trauma.

Shire of Coolgardie residents will be able to make unlimited visits to dispose of their household waste after Council reviewed waste fees and charges. Deliberations by Council highlighted the confusion residents faced under the previous system, where residents received an annual $50 Tip Pass equivalent to ten $5 vouchers. The changes with the new program have been designed to simplify the waste disposal service for residents.

The Shire of Coolgardie has long attracted those seeking gold but for almost the last decade it has attracted those who seek to film the stories of local gold hunters spawning the worldwide hit series Aussie Gold Hunters.

A team of relatively new U14 boys from the Shire of Coolgardie have their eyes set on a basketball grand final and they are on their way to achieving it.

The Shire of Coolgardie were privileged to host three inspirational and local Goldfields Women for this year’s International Women’s Day.

Safer Internet Day 2023, celebrated its 20th year creating awareness, helping 180 countries and territories around the world, understand the risks and encourage safer online experiences.

Following the terrible floods that have devasted the Kimberley region in recent weeks, DFES put a call out for two volunteers from each Western Australian region ranging from Donnybrook to Karratha. Steven Forward, one of our long-standing staff members here at the Shire of Coolgardie answered the call.

Every year, the Shire of Coolgardie recognises and acknowledges individuals, community groups and organisations for the contributions they have made to our community. This year saw a record number of nominations made over four categories comprising of the Citizen Award, Youth Award, Community Group or Event and the Corporate Award. Here are your winners for 2023.

The Shire has received a record-breaking amount of nominations from the community.

Click here to view the Coolgardie Post Office Expressions of Interest form

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On Thursday the 24 of November 2022, the Shire of Coolgardie hosted their annual Seniors Christmas.

The Shire of Coolgardie’s independently run Meals on Wheels service was recognised on a National stage this week, after winning the Meals On Wheels Australia Service Excellence Award for 2022.

The Bluebush Village is hosting its first group of 40 guests this week as announced by Shire Chief Executive Officer James Trail at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 22nd Annual What’s Down the Track Forum on 17 November.

WA Primary Health Alliance (WAPHA) has recently purchased additional licenses for individuals to access the Black Dog Institute Recognise and Respond training module.

Travellers driving through Coolgardie can now stop for more than a break at a brand new roadside rest area built specifically to combat driver fatigue.

More than 14 years’ service across not only local government but regional groups has seen Shire of Coolgardie President Malcolm Cullen receive Life Membership to the WA Local Government Association at WALGA’s Honours Awards for 2022.