Kalgoorlie
‘Rare as the Mona Lisa’: The little-known masterpiece in an outback hall
A rare, century-old painting depicting an Italian landmark is on permanent display in the unlikeliest of places.
- Julia D'Orazio
I visited Australia’s oldest brothel with my mum. It was eye-opening
Kalgoorlie’s infamous pink house has had its doors open for over a century. No questions about the women-run enterprise seem to be off-limits for McGowan.
- Julia D'Orazio
- ★★★★
- Train journeys
Can’t afford the Indian Pacific? Try this bargain outback train instead
While you won’t get the luxuries of the famous cross-continent train, you’ll at least be able to enjoy some of the same views.
- Catherine Best
The Golden Pipeline, WA (Kalgoorlie to Mundaring): How one pipe changed Australian history
When gold was found in the 1890s, Kalgoorlie quickly morphed into a boom town. But it had one major problem.
- David Whitley
Indian Pacific train journey review: Cross country with kids
It's official - trains are better than planes. At least according to kids.
- Mic Looby
The pits, and we love it
The resources boom is driving the economy and now tourists are chasing a slice of the action, writes Sue Williams.
Travelling on Australia's longest train journey
Will Brodie is changed by his trip through the outback on Australia's longest train journey.
Pipe dream made real
A 'river of steel' crosses wheatfields and deserts alike. Without it, Kalgoorlie would be sunk, writes Kerry van der Jagt.
Gone for gold
With feverish intent and the latest gadgets, Max Anderson catches the next train to the goldfields of Kalgoorlie.
Laughing all the way
Santa's overdressed for the Nullarbor, but the show must go on, and on, writes Mal Chenu.