Better ‘prospects’ in the Goldfields
Go west, is the saying, and we are! I’ve accepted an offer to become Editor of the Kalgoorlie Miner in the Western Australian Goldfields.
Unlike my last proposed shift several years ago to Renmark, I’m excited about the role and the opportunities.
It’s a daily newspaper in a city with a strong economy and a young population. At this stage I’ll be heading over in mid January and the family will follow in late February.
The career prospects for me are much stronger in Western Australia. The company I’ll be working for is well established, with many other newspapers. The state itself is the future growth engine of Australia, I believe. The world needs resources and WA has them.
The kids will benefit from a wider choice of schools and sports. The shopping is better than Bright and the climate is warmer.
There are things I will miss about Porepunkah, but I’m really excited about Kalgoorlie and the new job.
I'm a 41-year-old father of four working as a newspaper editor at Mount Gambier in South Australia.
December 18th, 2005 at 8:07 pm
Just a note to wish you well in your new career. It was good communicating with you over recent months
December 18th, 2005 at 8:30 pm
Congratulations Michael, I’m sure the shopping and facilities are a lot better than Bright and I hear they’ve even got a “golden mile” (but I think you should stay away from that area!).
December 18th, 2005 at 8:57 pm
Thanks Greg and Ray. I’ve enjoyed the forum exchanges with both of you, and commend your ongoing community advocacy. As Don Chipp said …
December 19th, 2005 at 8:39 am
Wow, that’s a surprise.
Congratulations! I hope you’ll keep us all up-to-date with the goings on through your blog.
December 20th, 2005 at 10:04 pm
hi michael, i stumbled across your website by accident (ah, the wonders of google!) the note about moving to kal took my eye. i was a reporter on the kalgoorlie miner for a few years (2001-2003). it’s a wonderful place and a very special newsroom. best wishes, i hope you and your family will be very happy there. i have been living and working (sub-editing) in the uk since leaving kal - miss it heaps. merry christmas, xan.
December 21st, 2005 at 5:47 pm
Congrats, Michael. I do hope the new job is everything you hope it will be
December 23rd, 2005 at 6:26 pm
Thanks Andrew, Xan and Kyte. My mind is already in Kalgoorlie. Can’t wait to get there.