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Griffin debt spiralling: Government to pump another $49 mil. into miner

¶ GRIFFIN Coal’s debt continues to spiral amid State Government plans to inject more taxpayer funds into the embattled miner. Premier Roger Cook confirmed in parliament last week that $49 million has been committed in the state budget for...

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Agreement to deliver community benefits

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¶ COLLIE Shire councillors were told a new agreement with South32 will lead to a “very good outcome” for the shire and the community at council’s June meeting. Council received an overview of the shire’s progress in relation to the...

06 Jul 2025

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Coastal catering for Collie growth

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¶ COASTAL Freightlines will add a 12-tonne capacity truck to its fleet after receiving $50,000 in State Government funding. Owner Jocelyn Rowe said the truck will cater for growing demand for the company’s services, including an anticipated...

05 Jul 2025

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Target ready for ‘five-star’ transformation

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¶ CONSTRUCTION of a “five-star” backpacker trails lodge is set to shortly commence at Collie Park Shopping Centre. Work has been ongoing throughout the year preparing for conversion of the old Target building into accommodation, specifically...

04 Jul 2025

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‘Enough’s enough’: Shire told to prioritise disability awareness

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¶ COLLIE Shire councillors were told the shire is unacceptably lagging in its approach to disability access and inclusion at their June meeting. APM Communities local area coordinator Sarah Bowes and Collie Family Centre manager Ronald Donoghue...

03 Jul 2025

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Police attend Mary Street blaze

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¶ POLICE and fire crews attended a house fire in Mary Street on Saturday night. Collie Volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel earlier contained a fire that started in a shed at the same address around 3pm. The fire was deemed to be deliberately lit...

02 Jul 2025

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Clock ticking on upgrade

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¶ COLLIE Shire councillors were told time is running out for the proposed upgrade of the Collie Visitor Centre at their June meeting. Shire president Ian Miffling stressed that the message was “very clear”, in that the shire needed to make...

29 Jun 2025

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Electors’ meeting locked in for July 8

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¶ COLLIE Shire’s annual electors’ meeting will be held on July 8 after council locked in the date earlier this month. The electors’ meeting will be held at the council chambers in 87 Throssell Street, getting underway at 6pm. Council also...

28 Jun 2025

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Police investigating failed ATM ram raid

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¶ AN INVESTIGATION into a ram raid and unsuccessful attempt to steal an ATM at Collie Central Shopping Centre in the early hours of Sunday morning is ongoing. Bunbury detectives are continuing their inquiries after offenders used a white Isuzu...

27 Jun 2025

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