Community

Pathway provides access to a piece of history

¶ A NEW pathway to the Wallsend mine site entrances provides an up close look at a piece of Collie’s history. The pathway was officially opened this week, enabling locals and tourists easy access. It was made possible by a $10,000 joint donation...

16 Mar 2025

Garden to investigate solar setup

¶ A SOLAR and battery system and additional water tanks are on the agenda for Our Community Garden. New chairperson Chris Brown said the garden will proactively seek funding to support its plans. “We have a lot of plans for the future, including...

14 Mar 2025

Locks lopped for good cause

¶ ANGLICARE Bridges support worker Kylie Brotton had her locks lopped off for a good cause last week. Miss Brotton has long wanted to do her bit, and made it one of her new year’s resolutions to participate in the World’s Greatest Shave, raising...

09 Mar 2025

Bright, bold and inspired

¶ ST BRIGID’S School teachers have made a striking impression this term in new staff shirts inspired by local Aboriginal culture. Teacher Brooke Cuthbertson worked with Collie Senior High School Shooting Stars participants to create the shirts...

07 Mar 2025

Walking hockey returns

¶ THE Hockey for All initiative returned to the Collie Hockey Club last week. A good crowd turned out for the first session of the all-abilities program, providing an outlet for sport and socialising, which will run until Thursday, April 10...

01 Mar 2025

Entries open for cover competition

¶ ENTRIES are invited for the Collie Show’s free schedule cover drawing competition ahead of the show later this year. This year’s theme is “sheep and wool”, with children under 12 encouraged to enter for the chance to have their artwork...

26 Feb 2025

Garden’s water wise addition

¶ OUR Community Garden will harness a new water tank to keep plants thriving and save on water bills. The tank was recently installed following a $3900 donation from Premier Coal under its Community Support Program. Secretary Ros Gardiner said that...

23 Feb 2025

No standing still at station

¶ GAIL Bertolini has been flat out since opening Kids Station in Forrest Street a little over a month ago. Mrs Bertolini took over the retail space from former Little Blue Door owner Christy Kearsley. She said Collie has been good to her and she...

22 Feb 2025

Hands on at HorsePower

¶ THREE new volunteers got hands on with horses at HorsePower’s induction day this week. Centre manager Jo Williams said it was positive to have received interest from a diverse range of people. Mrs Williams said the day involved a general...

08 Feb 2025

Live music a draw for young adults

YOUNG adults were treated to free music, food and games at a Blue Leaf Initiative social event last week. Black Diamond Lodge hosted the evening, with the music provided by Kate Hindle. Blue Leaf co-ordinator Bec McLevie said it has been pleasing to...

15 Nov 2024

Open day educates and entertains

¶ WELLINGTON Dam Legacy Forest’s open day last Saturday was both educational and entertaining for attendees. The day provided an opportunity to meet the people behind Living Legacy Forest, an organisation which plants memorial trees as a tribute...

17 Oct 2024

Legacy forest busy bee

¶ A BUSY bee held recently at the Wellington Dam Legacy Forest cleared the site of winter debris. The clean-up was in readiness for an open day to be held from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 12. Twenty six volunteers from the south west and Perth...

03 Oct 2024

Shawny is a winner

¶ SHAWNY Guilfoyle has been named as the winner of the Collie Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Outstanding Customer Service Award. With five separate nominations Shawny obviously knows what it means to go above and beyond for her customers. All those...

18 Sep 2024