Who owns Kalgoorlie?
Hocking & Co. Pty Ltd
The Kalgoorlie Miner (commonly known as The Miner) is a daily newspaper circulating in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Goldfields-Esperance region, in Western Australia….Kalgoorlie Miner.
| Owner(s) | Hocking & Co. Pty Ltd (Seven West Media) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kalgoorlie, Western Australia |
| ISSN | 1322-6681 |
| Website | www.kalminer.com.au |
What is Kalgoorlie famous for?
Kalgoorlie is the ultimate destination of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme and the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. The nearby Super Pit gold mine was Australia’s largest open-cut gold mine for many years.
Who is the editor of Kalgoorlie Miner?
John Kirwan became a local hero through his brilliant reporting and editorialising in the daily Kalgoorlie Miner, informing Goldfielders of their political, social and legal rights. He brought the spirit of a new age to the rest of West Australia, including its politicians 592 km away in Perth.
Why is Kalgoorlie hotel called Judds?
It hasn’t always been called ‘Judds’ it was named as such from James (Judd) Mahony who gave his nick name to the hotel when he and his wife Jean ran it from 1969 to 1897. Mr Mahoney was a well known figure in the horse racing fraternity. Today it has been restored and look much as it did in its hey day.
Where is the longest bar in Australia?
Melbourne, Victoria: The bar at The Trust in Flinders Lane is said to be over 40 metres (130 ft) long.
How deep is the Super Pit Kalgoorlie?
around 480 metres deep
About 900,000 ounces of gold are harvested here each year, making a total of 50 million ounces since it started operating in 1989. The hole is approximately 3.7 kilometres long, 1.5 kilometres wide and around 480 metres deep – big enough to bury Uluru. The Super Pit sits just outside Kalgoorlie.
Can two new masseuses soothe the aches of Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents?
Two masseuses have recently joined the Goldfields Chiropractic & Healing Centre and are hoping to soothe the aches of Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents. Yinkapayi Park is set to open on Thursday, with Leonora locals having waited for its opening for three months.
Why has the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder delayed a workers’ accommodation village?
Approval for a $6.5 million workers’ accommodation village in Boulder has been delayed by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder because of planning issues. Full Circle Therapy’s plans to build a new facility at Hammond Park have hit another roadblock, after the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder decided not to approve the lease of the land.
What do you do at Christmas in Kalgoorlie-Boulder?
The annual event is hosted by the City and provides seniors with entertainment, community and a traditional three-course Christmas meal. A Kalgoorlie-Boulder father who said it felt “nice” when he indecently assaulted his seven-year-old daughter has avoided jail and was given 12 months to prove he is committed to change.