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Grants review: Funding program paused ahead of 2026 relaunch

¶ THE Collie Futures Small Grants Program is paused to new applications and a review will be undertaken ahead of its anticipated relaunch early next year. South West Development Commission (SWDC) chief executive officer Cate Brooks advised that...

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Premier Coal hits million milestone

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¶ PREMIER Coal recently marked the significant milestone of producing 100 million tonnes of coal at its current location. The miner began operations at the Premier mine site in 1996, and in the 29 years since has produced coal primarily used to...

30 Jul 2025

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Haven for Collie gamers coming soon

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¶ COLLIE Gamer’s Lounge owner Caleb Tancred is aiming to have the Forrest Street business up and running in time for the term three school holidays. Mr Tancred said the venue will be a hub for gamers and provide local children another entertainment...

27 Jul 2025

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October opening for pool

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¶ COLLIE Shire has confirmed it expects the Mineworkers’ Memorial Pool to open in October for the summer season. WorkSafe’s investigation into a chlorine gas leak at the pool, which led to the hospitalisation of a staff member and the early...

26 Jul 2025

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Wellington water levels slightly up

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¶ WELLINGTON Dam water levels are slightly up on last year however there has been little change since April. The dam is currently holding 69.01 gigalitres, up from 63.43 gigalitres in July last year, and is at 37.3 percent of capacity. In April, it...

25 Jul 2025

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New museum plan proposed

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¶ THE Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre could share a site with the Collie Visitor Centre under a plan being investigated by Collie Shire. Councillors gave the go ahead for the shire to assist with determining the feasibility of the...

24 Jul 2025

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Art to inspire at the gallery

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¶ RACHAEL Williams’ “Inspire” exhibition, set to open at the Collie Art Gallery on Saturday, showcases her use of art as therapy. Mrs Williams said her art began to grow after she began attending night classes held by gallery chairperson...

23 Jul 2025

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Bridge process questioned

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¶ MAIN Roads inspection procedures were questioned at Collie Shire Council’s July meeting after it was revealed further Griffin Bridge repairs are necessary. It follows repairs undertaken at the bridge in early 2024, resulting in its closure and...

20 Jul 2025

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Gallery celebrates 10 years of art

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¶ THE Collie Art Gallery hosted a celebration marking its 10-year anniversary last Saturday. Gallery coordinator Payam Parishanzadeh said that in the 10 years since its establishment the gallery has “become very important to the town”. Mr...

19 Jul 2025

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