Shire of Collie

Sparkplugs on the hill
2023-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | Collie Recreation Grounds
Veteran Car Club of WA (INC) Collie branch presents: SPARK PLUGS ON THE HILL
As part of the Collie Labour Day Festival
Bar and Canteen Facilities
Gold Coin Donation Entry
Trial Bike Demonstrations
ALL YOU NEED IS A SPARK
A Show of Cars, Bikes, Machinery and More!

Collie Labour Day Festival 2023
2023-03-04 08:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Collie will be a hive of activity on the Labour Day weekend in 2023 with the running of the Collie Labour Day Festival.

The festival is a chance to bring people together and celebrate the wealth of year round recreational activities afforded to people lucky enough to live in region.

There will plenty on offer for the whole family with Street Markets, Lake Kepwari Ski Spectacular, MTB Race, Log Chops, Food Vans, Live Music, Kids Entertainment and Games, and Trail Bike Demonstrations.

Big Fat Music Quiz
2023-02-18 18:30 - 22:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
If you’ve been feeling the blues missing out on our classical trivia nights, it’s time to jazz up your weekend by hiphopping along to the Library’s rocking Big Fat Music Quiz!
Put on your blue suede shoes, get the band back together and test your brain on all things music. We’ll be exploring music by the decades, playing some fun games and who knows? Maybe there’ll even be a sing-a-long…

Table bookings only for up to 6 people. Contact us directly on 9734 9042 to book an “odd” table!
BYO drinks and snacks
Prize for best dressed on theme
Winner prizes and door prizes

Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.
Book your team’s table here!

Collie Community Expo
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
The Collie Community Expo is a fantastic away to discover what Collie has to offer!
Great for those new to town, looking to find a new hobby or meet new people, the Expo will showcase a variety of community groups, sporting clubs and services available in Collie.
Contact: Tamsin 9734 9000

Summer Movie Series: The Duke
2023-01-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Summary: In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.
Audience rating: M
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Jodie Hanns MP

Summer Movie Series: Muriel's Wedding
2023-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Celebrate Australia Day with this Aussie classic!
Summary: A young social outcast in Australia steals money from her parents to finance a vacation where she hopes to find happiness, and perhaps love.
Audience rating: MA
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Central Garage

Australia Day
2023-01-26 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Australia Day Celebrations this year include Free Breakfast, live music and craft activities, Free pool entry and a new MASSIVE pool inflatable, Free ice-creams(at the pool party) and free entertainment, giant games and movie in the park, thanks to the Australia Day Council, The Shire of Collie and Central Garage.
7.30am – Awards ceremony followed by FREE breakfast in Central Park
10.00am – FREE entry to pool party at Collie Mineworkers Memorial Swimming Pool
5.30pm – Live music in Central Park
7.30pm – Summer movie series: Muriel’s Wedding in Central Park

Being You Is Enough - Josh Langley Author Talk
2023-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
From high school failure to award winning author & illustrator. Josh Langley was told he would amount to nothing in life, having failed high school (twice) and being unemployed for several years, but that didn’t stop Josh from becoming a multi award-winning radio copywriter and award-winning children’s author.
Josh’s debut children’s book, Being You is Enough changed the trajectory of his life. Written as a love letter to his 8-year-old self, it’s message of self-acceptance and love resonated with kids and parents around the world. He went on to publish 9 books and in 2018 won the Australian Book Industry Awards Small Publishers’ Children’s Book of Year, for his second children’s book It’s Ok to Feel the Way You Do (Big Sky Publishing 2017).
Hear Josh’s story and learn more about self-acceptance, resilience, understanding emotions and kindness, and teach your children these important life lessons.
Bookings essential.

Summer Movie Series: Dog
2023-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Summary: Two former Army Rangers are paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois) race down the Pacific Coast to get to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time.
Audience rating: M
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Pilatti Plumbing & Gas

Summer Movie Series: Sing 2
2023-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
The fun sequel to one of last year’s movies that will have you dancing in your seats!
Summary: Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show.
Audience rating: PG
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Unity Bank

Summer Movie Series: Labyrinth
2023-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
We’re headed back to the 80s with Labyrinth! Featuring music legend David Bowie as the Goblin King, this Jim Henson cult classic will bring ALL the 80s nostalgia.
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.
Audience rating: PG
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Rick Wilson MP

Mario Kart Tournament
2023-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
General Information:
The Collie Public Library Mario Kart Championship is open to all children aged between 6 and 16 years. Children aged under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will stay for the duration of the event.
The competition will be played on Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Deluxe. Controllers will be provided. Races will be played 4 racers at a time. Cups and courses will be drawn at random.
Championship check in will open at 9.40am and close 5 minutes before competition start time. Late check ins will not be accepted. We will begin the competition once all players are registered.
Trash talking is allowed, but no swearing or bad behaviour.
Rules:

Players may pick any character. Players also may switch characters between matches. You will have 2 minutes to select your character and vehicle.
You will be put into random heats for round one once you arrive and check in.
Races will all be run as VS.
Cups and courses will be randomly selected from a hat by competition organisers. All available cups will be eligible for selection.
All races will be played in 100cc.
First and second place of each match will proceed to the quarterfinals.
First and second place of each match in the quarterfinals will proceed to the semi-finals.
First place in each of the semi-finals will proceed to the grand final.
When a match is ended, players must leave the score screen up for the scorekeeper to record the results. Passing this screen will invalidate the match and all players forfeit.
All normal Mario Kart play is allowed, including using short cuts.
Organisers have the final say in all decisions.

*By registering for this activity, you consent to Collie Public Library using and publishing your name/s and any photographs and/or videos taken at this event (which may contain your/your child’s image) in any of its publications and materials (including written, electronic or multimedia materials) for distribution on The Shire of Collie website, or for educational, promotional or reporting purposes.
Limited places. Bookings essential.

Summer Movie Series: Clifford the Big Red Dog
2023-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
The beloved children’s book series Clifford is brought to life on the big screen!
Summary: A young girl’s love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size.
Audience rating: PG
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and White Building Company.

Lego Challenge
2023-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Race the clock and challenge your creativity these school holidays at the Collie Library Lego challenge.
Prizes and bragging rights are on the line!

For children aged 5 -12. Parents are required to stay if any children are aged 10 or under

*By registering for this activity, you consent to Collie Public Library using and publishing your name/s and any photographs and/or videos taken at this event (which may contain your/your child’s image) in any of its publications and materials (including written, electronic or multimedia materials) for distribution on The Shire of Collie website, or for educational, promotional or reporting purposes.
Limited places. Bookings essential.

Summer Movie Series: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2023-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Summary: A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
Audience rating: PG
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and South West Fire

Summer Movie Series: Uncharted
2023-01-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Happy New Year! Start 2023 with this exciting, action packed adventure film featuring fan favourite Tom Holland.
Summary: Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.
Audience rating: M
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Collie River Valley Tourist Park.

Summer Movie Series: A Boy Called Christmas
2022-12-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Our THIRD Christmas movie celebration! We really do love a festive movie at this time of year.
Summary: In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy (with a loyal pet mouse and a reindeer at his side) sets out on an extraordinary adventure to find his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of Elfhelm.
Audience rating: PG
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Regional Fire & Safety

Summer Movie Series: Elliott the Littlest Reindeer
2022-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
We’re still celebrating Christmas!
Summary: When Blitzen announces his retirement on December 21st, a miniature horse has 3 days to fulfill his lifelong dream of earning a spot on Santa’s team at the North Pole try-outs.
Audience rating: G
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Unity Bank Collie.

Lions Christmas Pageant 2022
2022-12-16 17:30 - 19:30

Summer Movie Series: The Star
2022-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Celebrate Christmas with this FREE screening of The Star, a re-telling of the first Christmas story.
Summary: A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.
Audience rating: G
Please note: The movie start time is a guide. The Star will screen after the Carols in the Park event has finished.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Bendigo Community Bank Collie.

Carols in the Park
2022-12-11 16:30 - 21:00
Featuring:
Carol singing and items from local schools
Kids craft activity – Face painting
Youthcare Sausage Sizzle
Followed by a Christmas Movie – “The Star” – Approximate start time 7.30pm
Sponsored by Shire of Collie, Kaya Collie, Crank n Cycles and Bendigo Community Bank Collie
December 11th 2022
Activities start 4.30pm
Carols start 6.00pm

South32 Hello Summer Concert
2022-12-03 16:00 - 21:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Continue the Kaya Collie celebrations with the massive South32 Hello Summer Family Concert! A FREE event showcasing some incredible Australian musicians including The Black Sorrows, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse.

PLUS!
Market stalls, food trucks, face painting and MORE!

Our Community Garden Plant Sale
2022-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Our Community Garden, Crn Bunbury and Prinsep Street,, Collie, WA, 6225

Summer Movie Series: Ghostbusters Afterlife
2022-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Celebrate a belated Halloween with this FREE screening of the latest entry in the Ghostbusters series: Ghostbusters Afterlife.
Summary: When a single mum and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Audience rating: PG
Please note: Movie start times are a guide. Movies will begin around sunset, when it has become dark enough for the film to show on the screen.
BYO picnic rug or low chairs for seating. Don’t forget your movie snacks!
This event is sponsored by the Shire of Collie and Mining & Energy Union Western Australia

Collie Agricultural Show
2022-11-19 08:00 - 22:30 | Wallsend Showgrounds, Bridge Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia

Seniors Week
2022-11-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Roche Park Recreation Centre, Coombes Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Celebrate Seniors Week with a FREE morning tea and dance session at Roche Park Recreation Centre!
Wednesday 9th November, 9.30am-11.30AM
RSVP: 9734 4388

Tiny Art Show - Go For 2&5 Children's Week at Collie Library
2022-10-31 08:00 - 2022-11-12 17:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Help Collie Public Library celebrate Children’s Week by visiting the Go For 2 & 5 Children’s Week Tiny Art Show!
Local children have spent the past 2 weeks creating miniature pieces of art for your viewing pleasure. The Tiny Art Show gallery is on display at Collie Public Library for 2 weeks. Come along and check out the amazing creative works on show, and vote for your favourite!

2022 WA Car Club Experts Cup Rally
2022-10-29 | Wellington Dam surrounds – Bussell Plantation, Wellington Dam surrounds, Collie, WA, 6225

Kaya Collie Cup Race Meeting
2022-10-22 12:00 - 21:00 | Collie Race Track, Chapman Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia

Mountain Bike Trails and Skills Day
2022-10-22 10:30 - 14:00 | Dropped Pye Bike Park (Located off Venn St)
Celebrate WA Bike Month with this special Mountain Bike Trails and Skills day!

Helmets must be worn
Free bike hire available
Sausage sizzle
Prizes and giveaways
