I have to agree with you about Kalgoorlie, Joz. We lived there for two years in the 70s and I can remember breaking more than one garden hose by driving over it when it was frozen solid.

the Warden's Court in Coolgardie is one of the most beautiful buildings in Australia. Sadly though the  town is a bit of a ghost town these days - or it was when I last visitCouparCoupar few years ago. Kalgoorlie is booming though.