2022 TAFE & University Scholarships Community Bank Collie

THE 2022 Community Bank Collie TAFE and University scholarships were announced recently. Zac Pilatti (pictured) was granted $1200 towards his TAFE studies. Samuel Shepherd received $3000 for his university studies, while Samara Coverley and Alexis Tate received $5000 each as second year recipients. Congratulations to all! If you’re looking at attending TAFE or university in…

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Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grants

Was your business impacted by the recent circuit-breaker four-day lockdown and interim restrictions? It is time to prepare your application for the Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grants! AVAILABLE TO IMPACTED BUSINESSES IN THE SOUTH WEST. The Western Australian Government has announced another round of targeted Small Business Lockdown Assistance Grants to assist small businesses most effected…

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Shire of Collie welcomes new CEO

The Shire of Collie Council last night appointed Stuart Devenish as its new Chief Executive Officer. Devenish, who is currently the General Manager Infrastructure and Environment at the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, has a strong background in local government and strategic planning in both the public and private sector. He has played an active role in…

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Photography services request for proposal

Collie is an emerging tourism destination in a scenic country town within easy reach of Perth with a range of attractions, including high-quality trails, stunning blue lakes, a rich and diverse working heritage and cultural attractions. Collie River Valley Marketing (CRVM) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation with the objective to promote Collie as an attractive…

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Call for members to help promote our town

Collie River Valley Marketing (CRVM) is an industry-led, not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation with the objective to promote Collie as an attractive place to live, visit and invest. It has a history of achieving great outcomes on a shoestring budget due to the efforts and enthusiasm of its members and volunteers, partnering with local industry and stakeholders.…

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Central Garage-Expanding

WE ARE EXPANDING. Exciting things are happening at CENTRAL GARAGE. Commencing AUGUST 2020 we now complete our Automotive Services to include an AIR CON and AUTO ELECTRICAL DIVISION. We will operate our new fully licensed workshop at 128 Forrest Street Collie with all Enquiries at our main office in Prinsep Street. As part of this…

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2020-21 Waste Collection Calendar

The 2020-21 Waste Collection Calendar is now available to download from the Shire of Collie website. In an effort to further reduce waste, The Shire of Collie is transitioning to being as paperless as possible and has elected to provide the 2020- 2021 Waste Calendar primarily in digital format. The calendar can be downloaded to…

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Revamped Buy Local Policy 2020 launched

The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) reports: The revised WA Buy Local Policy 2020 was announced on 3 July. The policy formalises the ability to amend prescribed distances in regional price preferences. The Policy will help stimulate regional economies and create jobs for people in regional WA, ensuring State Government agencies give…

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Mining truck painted pink for breast cancer

Yancoal Australia’s Premier Coal operation is digging deep and gone pink for breast cancer awareness by painting a haul truck tray bright pink. With a few people at the mine watching family go through cancer treatment and an employee recently diagnosed, this new paint job is a sign of Premier Coal’s drive to raise awareness…

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Expanded eligibility for job seeker payment for sole traders

Eligible sole traders will be granted access to the job seeker allowance, which now includes an additional coronavirus supplement of $550 per fortnight for the next six months. The standard waiting periods and asset tests will be waived to allow quicker access to these payments. Individuals will still be able to keep operating their businesses and…

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