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Rates review: ‘Fairer’ system proposed

¶ COLLIE Shire Council will explore implementation of a “fairer” rates system. Under a rating strategy endorsed by council at its April meeting, the establishment of six differential rates across 11 categories is proposed, each applied at...

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Bunbury FOGO a no go

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¶ COLLIE Shire will divert all organic waste to landfill following an “unachievable” contamination target set by Bunbury Harvey Regional Council’s waste facility. Shire president Ian Miffling said the move to enforce a one percent...

16 Apr 2025

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Shadow Energy Minister: WA should follow QLD coal example

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¶ THE WA Government should follow Queensland’s example in planning for the state’s energy future, according to Shadow Energy Minister Dr Steve Thomas. The Queensland Government this week revealed it is developing a five-year energy roadmap...

13 Apr 2025

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Muja Unit 6 generator retired: Decommissioning activities underway

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¶ DECOMMISSIONING activities are underway at Muja Power Station’s Muja C Unit 6 generator. A Synergy spokesperson confirmed the unit was retired on April 1, however did not directly address a query about whether it could potentially be brought...

12 Apr 2025

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Students ready to care in red

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¶ RED of all shades was the order of the day at Amaroo Primary School last week. Students arrived to school in red shirts, dresses, hats, and even capes and facepaint, along with a variety of accessories to mark Red Care Day. Red care is one of...

11 Apr 2025

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Country people are being ‘short-changed’: Nationals candidate wants stronger federal representation

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¶ NATIONALS candidate for O’Connor Heidi Tempra wants stronger representation for country people at a federal level. Mrs Tempra, who has lived and worked as a teacher in Manjimup for 30 years, said she put her hand up to run for the seat after...

10 Apr 2025

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Collie sets sights on top tourism title

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¶ COLLIE is again in the running to be named WA’s top tourism town. It will compete for the title in the 2025 WA Top Tourism Town Awards finals along with fellow finalists Fremantle, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Collie’s inclusion is a nod...

09 Apr 2025

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Further funds found for shire building repairs

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¶ AN ADDITIONAL $35,000 has been allocated for Collie Shire administration building repairs and refurbishment following the shire’s mid-year budget review. Shire chief executive officer Phil Anastasakis informed councillors at their March meeting...

06 Apr 2025

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Station impresses CEO

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¶ COMMUNITY Broadcasting Association of Australia chief executive officer Jon Bisset called in to the Collie Community Radio (CCR) station last Saturday during a visit to WA. While it was not his first visit to the state, it was his first trip to...

05 Apr 2025

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No date for pool reopening

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¶ THE Mineworkers’ Memorial Pool remains indefinitely shut as investigations continue into a chlorine gas leak that led to the hospitalisation of a staff member. The pool is scheduled to close for the season on Thursday, April 24, raising the...

04 Apr 2025

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Decision time: Voters to have their say on nuclear and cost of living

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¶ NUCLEAR power and the cost of living are shaping as key issues for Collie voters ahead of the federal election on Saturday, May 3. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the election last Friday, which for Collie residents will take on added...

03 Apr 2025

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Townscape focus review

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¶ COLLIE Shire Council will review the Townscape and Environment Committee’s areas of focus and geographical scope. The committee requested clarification of its responsibilities amid its development of a long-term plan. Shire chief executive...

02 Apr 2025

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Audit delay amid shortages

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¶ STAFF shortages and stretched resources have led to a delay in completion of Collie Shire’s 2024 compliance audit return. Shire chief executive officer Phil Anastasakis told councillors at council’s meeting earlier this month that the return...

30 Mar 2025

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Students put solar innovation to the test

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¶ A VARIETY of vehicles were on show last week at Amaroo Primary School as part of the annual Synergy Schools Solar Challenge. Year six and year eight students competed in teams of four to design, build and race solar-powered cars, gaining an...

29 Mar 2025

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