Shire of Collie

Wellington Dam Archaeology: Free community talk
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
A 1930s forest valley preserved beneath Wellington Dam, Collie WA
Wellington Dam was built in the early 1930s, and when the reservoir filled, it swallowed a working forest valley complete with jarrah trees, timber tracks, and corduroy roads. The cold, fresh water has kept it all in remarkable condition. On their weekends Patrick, Aren and Andrew are systematically mapping the site using multibeam sonar, technical diving, and underwater line mapping adapted from cave diving techniques.
Stumps, logs, and old tracks are still recognisable on the lakebed, along with concrete infrastructure that probably dates to when the dam wall was raised again in the 1950s. There is still a lot they don’t know about this landscape and the people who worked it.
Come along to hear what they’ve found, and please get in touch if you have any information about the valley before it was flooded!
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/community-talk-wellington-dam-archaeology

Paint Collie REaD Storytime in the Park
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Join us for the official Storytime launch of Once Upon An Egg, a delightful new picture book. Inspired by our local Paint the Town Read story of a magical egg that grows each time it’s read to, Once Upon An Egg is a celebration of the magic and wonder stories bring to our lives.
This free community event features a joyful Storytime in the park, complete with songs, dancing and a very special guest. Be among the first to experience the magic and take home a free copy of Once Upon An Egg, with a bonus gift pack for the first 30 children* registered. Come along and celebrate reading, imagination and community together!

Special Storytime in Central Park
Suitable for children aged up to 6 years
Register for your FREE gift pack*

Following our special Storytime session, head on over to the Youth Week event for more fun activities!
*Gift packs available for children aged 6 years and under only.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/paintcolliereadstorytime
