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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...

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Minni options open

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¶ THE door has been left open for the development of low-impact accommodation at Minningup Pool. However, South West Development Commission chief executive officer Cate Brooks told the Bulletin the project is currently on hold ahead of further...

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New doctors at centre

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¶ DOCTORS Bryan Wong, Hana Nguyen and Irfan Rahman are among the new faces to have been recently welcomed at Collie River Valley Medical Centre. Drs Wong and Nguyen have GP registrar training placements, and Dr Rahman has a three-month placement...

19 Feb 2025

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Boost for producer’s battery plans

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¶ GRAPHITE testwork program results have provided a boost for International Graphite’s (IG) mine-to-market processing plans. The program, coordinated by Japan’s Marubeni Corporation, returned battery-grade purification results from concentrates...

17 Feb 2025

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Worsley approval: Conservationists criticise feds following expansion go ahead

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¶ CONSERVATION groups have hit out at the Federal Government’s approval of South32’s Worsley Alumina expansion. Under the expansion, South32 will build on its Boddington bauxite mining operation and develop new mining areas. It will pave the...

16 Feb 2025

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Council audio accessible

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¶ AUDIO from Collie Shire Council meetings is now being recorded and can be accessed by the public. Council’s February meeting this week was the first meeting from which audio will be retained following recent changes in local government...

15 Feb 2025

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Student voice a focus for captains

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¶ GREATER student engagement will be a focus for Collie Senior High School’s 2025 school captains Connie Davey and Royce Ellison. Both students agree they would like to see their peers become more involved in decision making that impacts all...

14 Feb 2025

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Worsley gets go ahead: Federal Government approves mine expansion project

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¶ SOUTH32 is set to press ahead with its Worsley Alumina expansion after receiving Federal Government approval. The miner received State Government approval in December and had been waiting on the federal go ahead required to proceed with the...

12 Feb 2025

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No fines for Collie campers

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¶ NO CAMPERS were fined for illegal camping in the Collie region over the Christmas period and through January despite an increased presence of rangers. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) last year warned fines...

09 Feb 2025

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Hands on at HorsePower

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¶ 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

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Tesla to develop Collie facility

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¶ TESLA will develop a battery remanufacturing facility in Collie under an agreement with the State Government. The facility, expected to employ up to 50 local workers on reaching full capacity, will be co-located with Neoen’s battery project. It...

07 Feb 2025

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Money for Miners: Government commits $1 mil. for major upgrades

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¶ THE State Government has pledged $1 million for major upgrades to the Collie Mineworkers’ Institute if reelected. The funding will pave the way for works including enhanced disability access and toilets at the 71-year-old building of which the...

06 Feb 2025

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Pest weed whacked

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¶ CALTROP weed has been removed from outside Coles supermarket following a recent report to Collie Shire. Resident Peter Daniels told the Bulletin he reported the presence of the summer-growing weed to the shire upon recently identifying it. The...

05 Feb 2025

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New manager leverages local knowledge

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¶ NEW Collie Visitor Centre manager Kerrin Michalak was recently described by visitors as a “walking encyclopedia” of local knowledge. Ms Michalak was born and raised in Collie, and has also spent periods of time living out of town, providing her...

02 Feb 2025

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