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Memorial desecrated: ‘Lowlifes’ devoid of respect, says shire president

¶ DESECRATION of a memorial to fallen mine workers in Phoenix Park has provoked a wave of community anger. The park’s memorial wall and arch were defaced by vandals during a string of graffiti attacks on Monday night, with the Collie Community...

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Nuclear not powered down: ‘Scare campaign’ failed to sway Collie voters, says Wilson

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¶ REELECTED member for O’Connor Rick Wilson believes Collie should remain in the discussion for development of a nuclear power plant. The Liberal incumbent, who was returned to parliament on the back of a 7.31 percent two candidate preferred...

08 May 2025

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Final ‘Lowry’ marks end of an era

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¶ COLLIE has lost a connection with its past after the staging of the 82nd and final Tom Lowry Memorial cycle race on Saturday. Collie Cycle Club president Mark Paget said a combination of factors led to the decision to call it a day, with it...

07 May 2025

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Jim’s artistic gift graces town

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¶ JIM Gamble is hesitant to name himself an artist, but anyone gazing at his murals would have no such hesitation. “People ask me where I got this gift, but I don’t know, I just seem to be able to do it,” Mr Gamble said. His latest work of...

04 May 2025

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River-bound fish hotels

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¶ RESIDENTS did their bit to support native Collie River fish species at a Leschenault Catchment Council (LCC)-hosted workshop at Minningup Pool last week. The hands-on workshop, part of the LCC’s Upper Collie River Aquatic Habitat Restoration...

03 May 2025

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Steel mill poised for go ahead

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¶ GREEN Steel of WA has ticked off all regulatory and statutory requirements as it eyes beginning construction of its $500 million Collie Steel Mill by the end of the year. The company will now progress toward the finalisation of commercial...

02 May 2025

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Nuclear showdown: Wilson fires back following Albanese comments

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¶ LABOR and the Coalition have sparred over the prospect of a nuclear power plant in Collie ahead of Saturday’s federal election. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese toured Synergy’s Collie Battery Energy Storage System last week, marking the...

01 May 2025

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Big battery milestone: Synergy set to power up ahead of summer

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¶ ALL 640 batteries are in place at Synergy’s $1.6 billion Collie Battery Energy Storage System and commissioning works are underway. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Premier Roger Cook and Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade...

30 Apr 2025

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Roundhouse planning still in progress: Update ‘expected’ mid-year

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¶ AN UPDATE on the progress of the Collie Roundhouse development is “expected” by the end of the financial year. Plans to “reactivate” the historic building and precinct were unveiled in 2021, headed up by Be Our Guest Holdings, owner of...

28 Apr 2025

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