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The annual Collinsville Memorial Day is coming up this Friday the 13th of October. Each year the Collinsville community gathers to remember the true cost of coal by commemorating those who have died in Collinsville Mines This years’ event begins at 5.00pm. At that time, the town siren will … [Read more...]
The Regions’ Region Economic Development Strategy 2017-2021 aimed at attracting investment and creating jobs has been adopted by the Whitsunday Regional Council held in Collinsville today. Entitled “A Blueprint for Regional Prosperity” its adoption follows an extensive consultation period … [Read more...]
The new steel framed shade structure being built at Collinsville Skate Rink is expected to be complete by August 14. The project involves the erection of a permanent free standing steel roof structure with western facing drop wall to add additional protection against the daytime sun and … [Read more...]
RACQ CQ Rescue has flown almost 400km to transfer a seriously injured man to hospital after he was kicked in the face by a cow this morning. The 49-year-old Bowen man was working with cattle in a stock pen on a property near Bogie, about 50km north of Collinsville, when the accident happened … [Read more...]
Collinsville is still a town of smiles after a huge weekend with the staging of the Pitt Pony Festival, drawing a huge crowd of locals and visitors alike. The 2017 Inaugural Festival posed challenges and a huge amount of work for the Pit Pony Festival committee but on a chilly Saturday morning … [Read more...]
A community Guide to Services in Our Towns. After one hell of week, just passed and as we venture into the first full week of recovery and repair, Whitsunday Regional Council has compiled a comprehensive list of issues and services in each of Our Towns. Airlie Beach and surrounds Bowen and … [Read more...]
Police and emergency services have expressed admiration for the Collinsville community. They say they are proud of the Collinsville communities preparation before the cyclone and community spirit since. The town has suffered damage from the cyclone with the top pub, food store and various … [Read more...]
The Premier has signed the support deeds for large-scale solar projects near Collinsville, Oakey and Longreach today, representing a $700 million advance in the four large-scale renewable energy projects-a move she says will create more than 500 construction jobs. Energy Minister Mark Bailey says … [Read more...]
Collinsville is just one of the regions which has received Grants in the latest round of Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) grants funding. The funds from FRRR’s Tackling Tough Times Together program, are earmarked to support community based activities to help relieve current … [Read more...]
Seventy-two (72) people from twenty-three (23) countries will officially join the Australian family in special citizenship ceremonies held in Collinsville, Bowen and Airlie Beach on Thursday. Mayor Andrew Willcox says it is very exciting that so many people from all walks of life are choosing to … [Read more...]
