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Police have confirmed three people have died in a horror traffic crash which occurred approximately four kilometres north of Bowen yesterday afternoon. Preliminary investigations indicate at 2.20pm a truck and two cars collided on the Bruce Highway, just north of the Collinsville turn-off. The … [Read more...]
Whitsunday Regional Council has approved funding for a new lookout in Collinsville and a new footpath on Sonoma Street, Collinsville. The lookout platform will be located off Miller Street opposite the water reservoirs, with an elevated view over the town and several dedicated car parks near … [Read more...]
Police are seeking public assistance as they hunt for intruders who broke and entered a Collinsville property while the resident was recovering in hospital. Police say the resident of a home in Seventh Avenue, Collinsville was absent from their house between 7.30am on July 23, and 1.30pm on … [Read more...]
Collinsville is gearing up-for what promises to be a huge event-The second annual Pit Pony Festival. Due to take place over the May long Weekend – Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 – the festival celebrates Collinsville's mining heritage with the iconic Clydesdale, fondly known as "The Pit … [Read more...]
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...]
