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Collie in top three of WA tourism award
COLLIE has been named one of three finalists in this year’s Top Tourism Town Awards.
The other two finalists in the top category are Geraldton and Mandurah.
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Local attractions that will pit Collie against the two coastal locations are its 150 kilometre network of bush tracks and trails which can be hiked of cycled, its waterways offering opportunities to white water raft, canoe or kayak, and the chance for adventure, camping and chilling out in nature.
Its close proximity to Perth means it can be accessed for a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a longer break at its camping grounds and caravan parks.
Part of the judge’s assessment is based on visitor centre entries, and part by popular vote, meaning locals can boost
Litter audit with April clean-up
WHEN volunteers hit the road in Collie on Saturday, April 22, to pick up litter, Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABCWA) will be on hand to conduct an audit of what is being littered.
KABCWA tidy towns state co-ordinator Shirley Brindley said the audit will provide information about what is being littered, so education campaigns can be targeted to try to prevent items being discarded on the roads.
Collie Rotary Club’s Harry Wiggers, who is in charge of the cleanup, said several clubs and organisations around town have taken responsibility for roads.
“They may do their road on the Saturday, or at some other time to suit themselves,” he said.
“More volunteers are welcome to join in, meet at the Visitors’ Centre at 8am on April 22.”
Collie's chances by voting themselves, or by encouraging friends and families from outside Collie to vote at www.westernaustralia.com
There is an incentive to vote as two prizes will be awarded - the first prize a $5000 WA travel voucher, and the second prize $500 to spend at any RAC park or resort.
Voting closes on April 26.
ANZAC services back to normal
COLLIE’S community ANZAC Day services will return to normal this year, as they are no longer affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
The dawn service starts at 5.40am at Soldiers’ Park. This service is traditionally silent, and wreath laying is included.
The main service, at 11am, is preceded by a march along Forrest Street to Soldiers’ Park.
The form-up for the march is at Coles car park, and starts at 10.45am.
Following the 11am service, the public is welcome at the RSL premises for fellowship, with two-up games starting at 1pm.
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