Shire of Collie

Nathan Griggs Whip Cracking Show
2026-01-03 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Collie Recreation Grounds
Nathan “Whippy” GriggsAussie banter whip cracking show from a Guinness world record holder. All welcome, fun atmosphere, merchandise available.

Summer Movie Series: How to Train Your Dragon
2026-01-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
THE COLLIE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES IS BACK!

Get ready for a summer of FREE family movie nights this December and January, right here in Central Park, Collie! Thanks to the amazing support of our local businesses, we’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable summer of outdoor cinema under the stars.

How to train your dragon

When? Saturday 10 January
Where? Central Park, Collie
Cost? FREE courtesy of South West Fire – just bring your family, friends, rugs, and chairs!

Perfect for an easy night out with family and friends. Bring some snacks, settle in, and enjoy a great lineup of movies. Let’s make this a summer to remember in Collie!

See you there!

Summer Movie Series: The Greatest Showman
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
THE COLLIE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES IS BACK!

Get ready for a summer of FREE family movie nights this December and January, right here in Central Park, Collie! Thanks to the amazing support of our local businesses, we’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable summer of outdoor cinema under the stars.

The Greatest Showman

When? Saturday 17 January
Where? Central Park, Collie
Cost? FREE courtesy of Unity Bank – just bring your family, friends, rugs, and chairs!

Perfect for an easy night out with family and friends. Bring some snacks, settle in, and enjoy a great lineup of movies. Let’s make this a summer to remember in Collie!

See you there!

Summer Movie Series: The Penguin Lessons
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
THE COLLIE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES IS BACK!

Get ready for a summer of FREE family movie nights this December and January, right here in Central Park, Collie! Thanks to the amazing support of our local businesses, we’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable summer of outdoor cinema under the stars.

The Penguin Lessons

When? Saturday 24 January
Where? Central Park, Collie
Cost? FREE courtesy of Bendigo Bank – just bring your family, friends, rugs, and chairs!

Perfect for an easy night out with family and friends. Bring some snacks, settle in, and enjoy a great lineup of movies. Let’s make this a summer to remember in Collie!

See you there!

Summer Movie Series: Crocodile Dundee
2026-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
THE COLLIE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES IS BACK!

Get ready for a summer of FREE family movie nights this December and January, right here in Central Park, Collie! Thanks to the amazing support of our local businesses, we’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable summer of outdoor cinema under the stars.

Crocodile Dundee

When? Monday 26 January
Where? Central Park, Collie
Cost? FREE courtesy of Comfort Style – just bring your family, friends, rugs, and chairs!

Perfect for an easy night out with family and friends. Bring some snacks, settle in, and enjoy a great lineup of movies. Let’s make this a summer to remember in Collie!

See you there!

Collie River Community Busy Bee
2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Join us on the Collie River for a community busy bee!
Come along and help us pick up rubbish, conduct tree guard maintenance and water seedlings.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring a water bottle and gloves and a watering can if you have them.
Meet at Soldier Park, Collie River Foreshore, Collie
Contact:
rachel.allan@leschenaultcc.org.au to register or visit the link: https://events.humanitix.com/busybee-soldierspark
This project is supported by funding from the WA Government’s State NRM Program, the Shire of Collie through funding from South 32 Worsley Alumina, Premier Coal, and additional support from the Friends of Collie River.

Summer Movie Series: Kensuke's Kingdom
2026-01-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
THE COLLIE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES IS BACK!

Get ready for a summer of FREE family movie nights this December and January, right here in Central Park, Collie! Thanks to the amazing support of our local businesses, we’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable summer of outdoor cinema under the stars.

Kensuke’s Kingdom

When? Saturday 31 January
Where? Central Park, Collie
Cost? FREE courtesy of Central Garage – just bring your family, friends, rugs, and chairs!

Perfect for an easy night out with family and friends. Bring some snacks, settle in, and enjoy a great lineup of movies. Let’s make this a summer to remember in Collie!

See you there!

South32 Grant Writing Workshops
2026-03-18 | Collie Ridge Motel, 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
ARE YOU PLANNING TO APPLY FOR THE SOUTH32 GRANT ROUND OPENING 1 MARCH 2026?
The Shire of Collie has partnered with South32 to provide a practical, one‐hour Grant Writing Workshop designed to give you the confidence, clarity, and skills to prepare a strong and compelling application.
In this interactive session, the presenter will cover all the essentials, including:
Key aims, timeframes and assessment criteria
Addressing objectives and working with partners
Budgets and co‐contributions
AI, ethics and project management essentials
You’ll also have the chance to ask general questions throughout the workshop with representatives from South32 on hand to answer any questions about their grants.
There are two free workshops on offer (one daytime and one evening) as well as individual 30‐minute one‐on‐one sessions, where you can receive tailored guidance to strengthen your application.
Whether you’re new to grants or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will assist you with practical insights and confidence to help your next grant application stand out.Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot and set yourself up for success this grant round.
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Workshop Times: 11am-12pm and 5.30pm-6.30pm
One-on-One Session Times: Between 1pm and 4pm (Book via Humanitix)
Venue: Collie Ridge Resort Function Room
Cost: Free
RSVP: Spots are limited, please book via Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/south32-grant-writing-workshop
Note: Maximum of 2 spots per organisation.

Wellington Dam Archaeology: Free community talk
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | 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
