Shire of Collie

Feast At The Quarry - A Fine Dining Experience
2023-10-14 18:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Quarry Amphitheatre at Wellington National Park
THE QUARRY’S TABLE – A FINE DINING EXPERIENCE
Partake in a culinary journey of Japanese influence designed by international chef Scott Hallsworth in a fine dining setting within the majestic Quarry Amphitheatre. Jive along to Jazz, Rhythm & Blues with Adam Hall and The Velvet Playboys under the starry canopy at Wellington National Park.
Date: Saturday, 14 October 2023
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Location: The Quarry Amphitheatre at Wellington National Park
Dress: Formal
Inclusions: Sit-down four-course meal
Paired with local wines and beers
Live entertainment
Ticket Price: $230 inc gst plus Booking Fee.
Bus Transport $25 inc gst plus Booking Fee (Return to/from Collie or Bunbury)
Click here to book.
Chef Scott Hallsworth

Teddy Bears Picnic
2023-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
There’s a bear somewhere, sitting on a chair – and she’s reading a book! Come and take a look!
Join Mrs Potts and furry friends for our annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Bring your drink bottle and your favourite toy friend to enjoy a spring morning in the park!
*Suitable for children aged up to 8
*Morning tea provided
Tickets are not required to attend the teddy bears picnic. All are welcome to attend on the day! Registrations are for organisation purposes only.

AccordWest Hello Roadshow
2023-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Accordwest, in conjunction with other likeminded organisations and government departments, invites you to the Hello Roadshow – the South West’s BIGGEST meet and greet. Touring five major towns across the South West over 2 big weeks in October, the Roadshow is a festival for EVERYONE in the community to get around each other to catch up, listen up, hang out and help out. By connecting people in need to friends, neighbours, businesses and support services, we can break down barriers and start the conversations that lead to real positive change.

Get amongst it!
Come say Hello to local businesses in your community who are here to help!

Healthy food
Drink vans
Mobile laundromats
Mental & Health Services
PLUS MUCH MORE!

Talk to our amazing support crew
Representatives from all four of Accordwest’s service teams will be on hand for anyone in need of care and support.

Homelessness Services
Release Support
Families & Children
Emergency Relief

Pay the love forward
Have something useful at home that you no longer need? Bring it along to the Hello Roadshow and pay the love forward.

Clothes
Toys
Household items
Anything useful!

Collie Public Library 50th Birthday Party
2023-09-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Celebrate Collie Public Library’s 50th birthday with this fun and FREE event, including:

Reptile display
Library history display
Party games
Face painting
Sausage sizzle
Party snacks
Lego station
Rock painting
CAKE!

A small cake cutting ceremony will take place in the library at 1.30pm.
Register your attendance to secure your family’s free goodie bag. (Subject to supply).
Tickets are not required to attend the birthday party. Simply attend Collie Public Library on Wittenoom Street anytime between 11am and 2pm on Friday 29 September 2023. All are welcome to celebrate with us.

Terry Sweeney Memorial Collie Ride
2023-09-24 06:00 - 16:00 | Collie Race Course, McVee Road
This is a SUNDAY RIDE – overnight stay is encouraged for shorter ride distances to get the whole endurance experience.

With a FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE Saturday evening!

Rides
80km Start 6.30am $100
40km Start 7.30am $60*
20km Start 9am $40*
11km Start 10am $20*
*plus $30 Day Membership
(Please note times can change on the day)

Ride Desk – Open 3pm Saturday, 7am Sunday
Vet Ring – Open 4pm Saturday, 7am Sunday
Pre-ride Briefs – 80km & 40km 7pm Saturday, 20km & 11km 8am Sunday

Catering – SUNDAY ONLY – Leenies Food Van
(Saturday evening Free sausage sizzle, supplied by WAERA)

Murders They Wrote - Murder Mystery
2023-09-16 18:30 - 22:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
A Collie Public Library 50th Birthday Event
Enjoy a light dinner and immerse yourself in this classic Agatha Christie style whodunnit!
SIX MURDER MYSTERY WRITERS ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS – WILL ALL OF THEM ARRIVE AT THEIR DESTINATION ALIVE?
The story so far: As the Orient Express gently pulls out of the Gard de l’Est station in Paris on its four-day journey to Istanbul, six of the finest and most successful murder mystery writers in the world settle down for an experience of a lifetime.
They are on their way to the prestigious SCARLET QUILL awards dinner at the “Grand Hotel De Londres”. One of them will collect the award and make them the envy of the rest.
However, one writer seems the think that they can shorten the odds. Not all writers will step onto the platform at Istanbul central station!

18+ event
$50 person tickets via Eventbrite
1930s dress-up theme

Festiv Arty Street Fair
2023-09-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
The Bendigo Bank Music Shell at Central Park will come alive with performances from talented Collie performers, while roving acrobats and stilt walkers wander the park. This year we’re aiming to put the ‘Arty’ back into Festiv Arty with lots more hand crafted arts and crafts from regional artisans … and of course the best food vans around!

Collie River Ultra
2023-09-09 08:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00
Collie River Ultra 2023
A trail run taking you to the unknown and uncivilised depths of existence in yourself.
Take on something truly epic, something that takes you out into the wilds, far beyond your perceived limits of existence… experience Collie River Ultra 100km trail running race!
Places are in high demand for good reason – the spirit and atmosphere all around Collie River Ultra is the stuff of legends.
The Ultra 100km running race follows the wild and beautiful Wiilman Bilya Trail and takes you over the top of one of the most iconic dam wall murals in the southern hemisphere.
This is the one that will take you to the Next Level!!!!
There’s a 50km to dip your toe into the Ultra World, and we’re announcing a few more distances at the start of next year….
Get on board with the Ultra 100km….Are you up for the challenge?!?
Book your ticket!

Collie Battery Energy Storage System Community Drop-In session
2023-08-29 16:30 - 18:30 | Collie Ridge Motel, 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Tuesday 29 August, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Collie Ridge Resort Function Centre
Coalfields Highway, 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie

Come and meet the Synergy Collie Battery Energy Storage System Project Team. You will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions on the project with light refreshments served.

COLLIE TO DONNYBROOK AND RETURN CYCLE CLASSIC
2023-08-19 | Collie, Western Australia, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
This race, which began in 1925, is the only true remaining handicap event in Western Australia. It is steeped in tradition and is the premier road race in the Western Australian cycling calendar.
The historic race begins in the Western Australian coal mining town of Collie, 200km south of Perth, and heads through hilly terrain towards Mumballup for 21km before turning and heading towards the township of Donnybrook. This is the halfway point. Riders then turn and return back to Mumballup.
The last 21 kilometres of the course is a torturous course through the hills to finish in the main street of Collie, completing the 104 kilometre event.
Race day includes a 56 kilometre support race, participation rides (including a schools challenge) and a mountain bike event.
The event passes through some of the best countryside the south west of Western Australia has to offer and caters for all levels of riders. The day allows for past and present riders to catch up and enjoy the day and be part of an historic event.

Bibbulmun Track 25th Anniversary
2023-08-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Energy West Social Club Hall, Lefroy Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
BIBBULMUN TRACK 25TH ANNIVERSARY – Welcome the Walkers in Collie!
The Bibbulmun Track Foundation invites all locals, volunteers and walkers to come along to a free community event on Wednesday 2nd August to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Bibbulmun Track.
Over 300,000 walks are taken on the Track each year, from short day walks up to ten-week treks. Walkers spend over $13 million per annum on accommodation, meals, transport, and supplies along the way. Much of this in the nine regional towns linked by the Track.
Nearly 100 people will take part in the walk between Kalamunda and Albany, with different groups walking from town to town and a core group of ten walkers going the whole way. Additionally, over 430 participants are taking part in a virtual hike along the Track and have already collectively walked over 53 million steps!
The Bibbulmun Track was named in recognition of the Bibbulmun people who were known to walk long distances to ceremonial gatherings and this historic journey from Kalamunda to Albany will take eight weeks with the walkers arriving at the Southern Terminus on Wednesday 13th September, the day the Track was officially opened in 1998.
For more information about the 25th Anniversary visit: www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au or call (08) 9481 0551.
The 25th Anniversary Celebrations are kindly sponsored by Lotterywest and the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries.

Collie River MBT Marathon
2023-07-29 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Looking For A MTB Adventure? Why not check out the CollieRiver MTB Marathon and join us on Saturday 29th July in Collie for a great day out on the Mountain Bike – or hanging out with the family in the event village at Central Park in the heart of the Collie CBD cheering in the riders and checking out the Community Fair and Event Village!
Registration/Sign in will be at Collie PCYC, where Event Control / Incident Control will be in operation once racing commences.
This year riders will come into the event village to finish and receive their finishers medals – riders will get ‘timed out’ of the race over the start/finish line and then make their way to the event village and through the finishing flags to receive their medals and grab some food and drinks to start their recovery process.
Event Village – Collie CBD
The Event Village will be active on Race Day – Saturday 29th July – at Central Park, Forrest St Collie.

Collie Battery Community Information Session
2023-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Collie Ridge Motel, 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Join Synergy for an evening to learn about the innovative Collie Battery Energy Storage System project.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a Q&A session and provide feedback. Light refreshments will be served.

Wednesday 24 May, 6–7.30pm
Collie Ridge Resort Function Centre
Coalfields Highway, 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie

Pyjama Story Time @ Collie Library
2023-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Collie Public Library’s annual pyjama story time is here! Put on your comfiest pyjamas, grab your favourite teddy bear or fuzzy friend, and come on down to the library for a whole lot of fun!

2023 Collie Community ANZAC Day Commemoration
2023-04-25 05:30 - 12:00 | Soldiers Park
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War and the 70th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War.

Dawn Service
5.40am @ Soldiers Park

Morning Service
11am @ Soldiers Park

March
Form-up in Coles Carpark at 10.30am. Step off at 10.45am.
Ex-Service personnel followed by Police and those persons representing deceased ex-service personnel, volunteer organisations, schools, and sporting clubs.

Fellowship
The RSL premises is open to the public following the 11am service. Two-Up played 1pm to 5pm.

There are no restrictions to ANZAC Day services this year.

Author ANZAC Presentation
2023-04-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
How did a cordial factory owner from the small coal mining town of Collie, in the South West of WA became a national hero in Israel?

Join journalist David Bailey to learn about Eliazar Margolin, an amazing and intriguing man who loyally served two countries in a world war and protected civilians, in the terror of the politics that followed that war.

COLLIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
FRIDAY 21 APRIL
2.30PM
RSVP 9734 9042

The Magic of Books with Vanessa Adelaide
2023-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Join author Vanessa for this special meet the author story time, and help your child develop a love of books, story writing, drawing and imaginary play!

Vanessa Adelaide has a background of using the arts to teach children the importance of social confidence and emotional control. Vanessa has written seven books with supportive themes in the areas of rejection, hope, loss, fun, love and kindness.

The first four books were a part of the ‘Forgotten Toy Series’ including My lonely dolly, The blue crayon, The old teddy and The red truck. Connor the Kangaroo was written next along with Nana loves Dress ups and A cat called Harvey. Each book is very different but can be used to support difficult conversations to support children in a confusing world.

Collie Trail Fest 2023
2023-04-14 08:00 - 2023-04-16 17:00
Collie Trail Fest 2023 is everything you could ever dream!
These trails offer untouched wilderness running, and plenty of distances for all capabilities.
Collie Trail Fest offers pure trail running at its best in one of WA’s top trail towns that we know you’ll love!!!!
We’ve got multiple days and distances.
Friday: Fun! Fairy Lights, sweet single track, and the awesome group vibe that accompany all our events! A great way to stretch out the legs after a drive to Collie.
Saturday: A day jam packed with excitement. Double Black Trail Marathon, Black Course, Blue Course, Green Course and Kids Fun Run are all happening.
Sunday: A cruisy start to the morning sees you at the start line for the Black, Blue and Green Courses. Woohoo! We’ll have our presos for the weekend by midday to allow travel time back home!
Find out more here.

Youth Week Festival
2023-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
FREE YOUTH WEEK EVENT!
Parkour
Escape room
Driving simulator
BBQ and more!

FREE Cyber Safety Information Session
2023-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Collie Public Library, 82 Wittenoom Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Concerned about identity theft, scams and cybercrime? Learn how to protect yourself at one of IDCARE’s free community events
Consumer Protection and IDCARE have joined forces to deliver 20 free community events called Cyber Resilience Outreach Clinics (CROC), with a focus on regional Western Australia to provide information to consumers on scams, cybercrime and identity theft. IDCARE has found Australians living in remote and regional communities are three times more likely to be impacted by cybercrime and scams than their city counterparts and experience higher financial losses. WA locations were selected based on IDCARE data, current geographical events, such as the Kimberley floods, and requests from the community.
Western Australians lost a record total of almost $16 million to scams in 2022.
1,203 Western Australians reported total scam losses of $15,988,513 to ScamNet in 2022, an increase of $1,196,805 from the 1,041 losses reported in 2021, and a $4,188,513 increase from the 952 losses reported in 2020. An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission survey has indicated approximately only 13 per cent of scam losses are reported to regulators.
This alarming data shows as scams have become more sophisticated, more Western Australians are falling victim to them, resulting in larger losses. It also highlights the importance of fostering awareness and resilience in the fight against cybercrimes, scams and identity theft.
IDCARE is Australia and New Zealand’s national identity and cyber incident community support service, a not-for-profit and registered Australian charity. The clinic will provide current information including:

National Monthly snapshot of Financial Losses for the Australian community per locality, and what causes the highest financial losses.
What the criminals are targeting, and what do they do with it?
Scams calls, texts and emails including examples of current scams.
The Professional Scammer – Psychology of a Scammer.
Remote access, data breaches and data breach notifications.
The keys to staying safe – physical, technical and behavioural.
IDCARE resources and how individuals can access free community support services.

Church in the Park
2023-03-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Hosted by Collie Church of Christ and Dale Christian School, Armadale.
FREE ACTIVITIES!
Sausage sizzle, face painting, balloons and games for all ages.

Government Mobile Service Van Visits Collie
2023-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 | PCYC Car Park, Forrest Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
Visit the Mobile Service Centre to find out about Australian Government payments and services for rural families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability,
carers, farmers and self-employed people.
Information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families will also be available.
Staff can provide you with information and support. They can also help you create a myGov account. myGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online.

Collie River Restoration Community Forum
2023-03-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Collie Ridge Motel, 185-195 Throssell Street, Collie, WA, 6225, Australia
The Leschenault Catchment Council would like to invite community members to their upcoming Collie River Restoration Community Forum held at the Collie Ridge Motel on Tuesday 21st March 5.30PM-8PM.

The purpose of this forum is to engage community members and stakeholders to co-design a river restoration project for the South Branch of the Upper Collie River downstream of Lake Kepwari.

For more information and to register please email reception@leschenaultcc.org.au or call 0458 960 576. RSVPs are essential for catering purposes by 17 March.

Collie Labour Day Festival Street Markets
2023-03-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Central Park, Collie, Forrest Street, Collie, 6225, Australia
Forrest Street in central Collie will be packed with street markets, food vans, chinese dragon shows and more.
There will also plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained in Central Park including Old McDonald’s farm, bouncy castles, giant games, a climbing wall, face painting, a magician and a whole lot more.
And from 11am onward the Bendigo Bank Music Shell stage will host live music perfomances.

2023 Collie Labour Day Festival Fireworks
2023-03-04 20:00 - 20:30 | Collie Recreation Grounds

2023 Collie Labour Day Festival Concert
2023-03-04 18:00 - 23:30 | Collie Recreation Grounds

Sparkplugs on the hill
2023-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | 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
