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The Cook Labor Government is furthering its support for EV uptake with a third round of Charge Up Grants to support not-for-profits, small businesses, and local governments to install charging infrastructure throughout Western Australia. More than $7 million in Charge Up Grants to be made available for third round New round follows more than $4.5…

A new site for the $7.8 million South Regional TAFE additional training facility has been identified with the acquisition underway to expand the range of training available locally in Collie. New site being acquired for Collie’s new $7.8 million training centre Part of the State Government’s Collie Just Transition Package Completion anticipated for mid-2026 A…

Collie Ridge Resort officially opens, marking another tourism milestone for Collie Supported by the Cook Labor Government as part of efforts to diversify Collie’s economy Upgraded accommodation and facilities to support local tourism, local jobs Collie’s transformation into a must-visit tourist destination has reached a new milestone, with the official opening of the upgraded Collie…

Wambenger Trails network fully open following addition of 47 kilometres of trails Riders now have access to almost 100 kilometres of trails within the network Trails funded through $10 million initiative and will support Collie’s tourism industry Part of Cook Government’s plan to diversify Collie’s economy and create local jobs Western Australia’s largest network of…

$134 million to fast-track large-scale projects in Collie by activating industrial land Allocation from the Collie Industrial Transition Fund to support delivery of major infrastructure upgrades to service the Coolangatta Industrial Estate Major Collie projects push ahead with expansions, diversifying the town’s economy as it transitions away from coal-fired power The Cook Labor Government has…

First containerised battery units now in place at the Collie battery energy storage system Collie battery expected to be switched on next year $1.6 billion investment to secure clean, affordable and reliable energy for WA’s future WA’s energy transition well underway, backed by $5.4 billion WA Labor Government investment The first battery units are now…