The Latest Breaking News from Jim Walker

Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend

Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.

AAP · Jul 31

"I knew what each of my friends was capable of, but I didn't know how that would blend together." How John Lydon left the trainwreck of the Sex Pistols behind with a trailblazing statement of intent

Johnny Rotten became John Lydon and the dense punk sound became spacious dub for his new band PiL’s first real statement of intent

Louder · Feb 17

Bull market sends mining summit back to golden age

Up-and-coming miners will hope to strike it rich as they mingle with investors and competitors at Kalgoorlie's annual Diggers and Dealers forum.

AAP · Aug 1, 2025

West Lothian archery centre named after local man who dedicated his life to the sport

Beecraigs Field Archery Area in memory of Jim Greig, who died in September 2021, aged 84

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

West Lothian archery centre renamed to honour man who championed the sport

The archery field at Beecraigs will be renamed in honour of Jim Greig who dedicated his life to coaching the sport in the county

Edinburgh Live · Feb 16, 2023

West Lothian brass band bounce back from pandemic with a new name and full line-up of events

The Kirkton Brass Band have rebranded following on from pandemic restrictions - changing their name for Newland Concert Brass this year

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Diggers and Dealers organisers distance event from alleged groping of Kalgoorlie journalist

The company at the centre of an alleged sexual assault has distanced itself from a Goldfields mining event that saw 23-year-old journalist Amber Lilley allegedly groped.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

West Lothian brass band bounces back from pandemic with full line-up of events and a new name

The band have a new look and return with a full line-up of events for the rest of the year.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

Partnership centre renamed in councillor's memory

Councillors voted unanimously to rename the town’s hub for council and community services to the Jim Walker Partnership Centre

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Climate, inflation hang over mining forum

Renowned for gold mining larrikins, tended by 'Skimpies' at Kalgoorlie's bars, lithium firms are making their mark this year at Australia's top industry event.

AAP · Aug 1, 2022