Collie Just Transition Podcast

Hear from one of Collie’s newest additions - the Commercial Dive Academy, now firmly anchored in town after expanding from Tasmania. In just a short time, the Academy has brought a wave of new students to Collie, all sharpening their commercial diving skills while getting out and enjoying our town’s best assets, from world‑class mountain bike trails to the natural attractions that are keeping students busy while here. As Collie continues to transition, the Academy is injecting fresh momentum into the town’s diversification and giving visitors a whole new reason to spend time here. Hear from Managing Director Alan on why Collie stood out as the perfect inland base, how the Academy is already supporting local businesses, and what this growing industry means for our community’s future.

With a proud history in coal mining, preparing Collie’s coal workforce for change is no small job. In this episode, we unpack the support offered to local workers preparing for change with the frontline perspective of one of Collie’s longstanding Transition Consultants, Vicky. Working directly with those in the coal industry, Vicky helps workers navigate training opportunities, overcome training challenges, and helps map out training plans toward positive futures in an evolving transition. One of Collie’s career advisors, Jess, also shares how families, local students and the community is responding to the transition, and how it’s shifting workforce trends and aspirations in town. Have a question for Collie’s Jobs and Skills Centre? Contact the team direct here or call 1800 621 445. The WA Government is proud to have partnered with Collie Community Radio to bring you this episode.

In this episode, we explore a pivotal year in Collie’s transition journey away from coal. As the current Just Transition Plan is reviewed and updated, locals that are driving the transition share their reflections and insights to help shape the next phase of the plan – covering the critical period from 2026-2030 where the scheduled closures to State-owned coal-fired power stations in Collie are due to happen. Hear from key voices including union and local government leaders on the progress so far, lessons learnt, and what they feel is needed to support the workforce and community in a time of significant change and as the town secures a strong future beyond the life of coal. Have a question on Collie’s transition? Get in touch with us here. The WA Government is proud to have partnered with Collie Community Radio to bring you this episode.

Hundreds of mountain Bike-enthusiasts from around the country are about to flock to Collie for the 2024 AusCycling Mountain Bike Enduro National and Oceania Championships, descending on the town’s iconic mountain bike trails. Securing the world-qualifying event is a massive tourism win for WA, but an even bigger win for Collie - so we explored how Collie stood out among the rest, and how the town is working to make the most of the world stage. Hear us chat to AusCycling representee Kipp Kaufmann on what Collie can expect, and Rod from the WA Government’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions on what it took to secure the event. For local businesses, we speak with Tara from the Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry on what this could mean for the local economy and the community here in our town – both now and into the future. 2024 AusCycling Mountain Bike Enduro National and Oceania Championships: auscycling.org.auFacebook: @AusCyclingAusInstagram: @AusCyclingAus Plan your visit to Collie:Collierivervalley.com.auFacebook: @VisitCollieInstagram: @VisitCollieRiverValley Contact Tara at Collie’s CCI:colliehub.com.auFacebook: @CollieChamber

Hear the live chats with the special guests at Collie’s 2024 Industry Transition Expo on the latest milestones powering the town’s transition journey, including the details on the new WA Government funding for International Graphite’s next steps toward establishing Australia’s first graphite processing plant in Collie. Listen to insights from WA Premier Roger Cook, WA’s Minister for Regional Development, representatives from new industries International Graphite and Magnium Australia, and a range of local representatives on exactly how they’re driving Collie’s transition as it continues to secure a cleaner, more sustainable future away from coal. Don't forget, you can ask a question or send us your feedback here.

Two industries that have their eyes on Collie reveal what they’re looking to establish, the kinds of jobs the projects could bring, and what it could mean for the future of the town. Hear from Magnium Australia on the net-zero magnesium refinery planned for Collie, and GreenSteel of WA on the feasibility process behind a proposed Green Steel Recycling Mill. Don't forget, you can ask a question or send us your feedback here.

Hear the latest on the opening of Collie’s new Jobs and Skills Centre. Manager Natalie Cook and long-time local and Collie Delivery Unit rep John Kearney discuss what the new Centre means for you – whether you work on the coal mines, love to live and work in Collie, or run a business in town. Don't forget, you can ask a question or send us your feedback here.

Hear from Annelies de Ruiter and John Kearney from the Collie Delivery Unit as they recap some of the biggest milestones and achievements over the last 12 months and offer an exclusive insight into what the New Year might bring for Collie.

Greg Busson from the WA branch of the Mining & Energy Union speaks about his vision of Collie's future with special guest Stephen Smyth from the Queensland branch of the Mining & Energy Union sharing his thoughts on how WA is doing a Just Transition.

WA Energy Minister Bill Johnston joined Collie Community Radio on June 14 to discuss the $547.4 million major funding package which will will be used to further diversify the Collie region, as the State progresses plans to retire State-owned coal-fired power stations by 2030.

Michelle is a born-and-bred Collie local and not only does she stand as a Shire of Collie councillor, she has also worked in and around Collie wearing many different hats. Michelle helps us unpack the changes that Collie has seen throughout the Transition process.

The Just Transition principles are being implemented ahead of the staged retirement of Synergy Muja C's two units in 2022 and 2024. Synergy manager Mick Hill explains. Department of the Premier and Cabinet's Collie Delivery Unit Senior Project Officer John Kearney also answers your questions. Submit your questions here https://bit.ly/30Who2b Produced in partnership with Collie Community Radio. Recorded and presented by Nola Green.