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St John seeking volunteers

THE Collie St John Ambulance sub-centre is seeking volunteers for what assistant station manager Troy French describes as a rewarding experience. Mr French said the local branch is keen to take on additional volunteers to help spread the workload...

18 Apr 2023

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Cybercrimes going unreported

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VICTIMS of cybercrimes often don’t report they’ve been scammed, with potentially only 15 percent of scams being reported, according to IDCARE team leader Rob Blackmore. Mr Blackmore was in Collie last week, running a cybersecurity roadshow...

16 Apr 2023

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Minningup in spotlight during Premier’s visit

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FOCUS shifted to the development of an eco-tourist resort at Minningup Pool during Premier Mark McGowan’s visit to Collie after he was approached by Aboriginal elder Phillip Ugle snr and son Phillip Ugle jnr. Mr McGowan spent a number of minutes...

14 Apr 2023

By Staff Writers

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Extended hours seen as a business killer

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05 Apr 2023

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Minningup backlash

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LOCAL Aboriginal leaders are opposed to redevelopment of Minningup Pool. They claim concept plans to redevelop it into a tourism hub are neither in their’s or the public’s interest. The plans include short term eco-tourist accommodation at the...

03 Apr 2023

By Staff Writers

Sport

Record-breaker Roney

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AVA Roney smashed a 36-year-old record at the Collie Senior High School’s swimming carnival last week. Roney, who is in year eight, swam the 50-metre freestyle event in 32.17 seconds, beating the 1987 time set by Chantelle Fearn. “My mindset was...

31 Mar 2023

By Staff Writers

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Pop-up pow wow

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COLLIE Shire Council has agreed to hold discussions between the Collie Rail Heritage Group (CRHG) and members who have been holding weekly pop-up markets on Fridays and Saturdays since July, 2022. Those conducting the pop-up markets were recently...

02 Mar 2023

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Captains take the wheel

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COLLIE Senior High School’s new captains, Ebony Whitney and Austin Bates, are determined to increase student involvement within the school’s council. The pair, who are both in year 12, were selected for the role after being prefects in 2022, and...

02 Mar 2023

By Staff Writers

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Not enough to race

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THE Collie Speedway cancelled its first meeting in 50 years at the weekend, due to low competitor numbers. Collie Racing Drivers Association president Tony Briggs said the association had cancelled meetings in the past due to COVID-19, but he...

02 Mar 2023

By Staff Writers