Tag: Collie 6225
Perdaman confident despite Griffin's uncertainty
The company behind what is set to be the worlds biggest urea plant says it has a backup plan if its main coal supplier cannot be pulled out of administration.[MORE]
Environmentalists say too much heavy industry in area as approval given to plant
A South West environment group says it is disappointed the Federal Government's has given environmental approval for a urea plant to be based in Collie.[MORE]
World's biggest gasification plant a step closer
The Federal Government has granted environmental approval for what will be the world's biggest coal gasification and storage facility, in Western Australia's South West.[MORE]
Hefty fine possible after dog attack
The Collie shire council says the owner of a dog, which attacked five children at the weekend, could face a hefty fine.[MORE]
Wesfarmers coal mine production falls
Wesfarmers Limited has recorded a drop in production at its south-west Western Australian coal mine.[MORE]
Call for commitment to renewable energy
The Conservation Council wants the State Government to rule out buying power from any new or expanded coal power stations in WA.[MORE]
Verve approached over debt ridden Griffin
WA's largest electricity producer has been sounded out by South-West miner Griffin Coal over a sale of the debt-laden company's assets.[MORE]
Green group slams coal power proposal
The Conservation Council of WA says it remains deeply opposed to any expansion of coal-fired power generation in WA despite the Environment Minister's decision to impose greenhouse gas reduction requirements on the proposed projects.[MORE]
South-west residents to fight bauxite exploration
Residents in Western Australia's south west have called for the State Government to stop a plan for new bauxite mines in the region. [MORE]
Bauxite refinery site still being considered
The mining company Bauxite Resources says it is considering sites in Collie and Manjimup for a proposed alumina refinery.[MORE]
Collie man stripped of firearm licence for life
A Collie man has been fined $5,000 after police uncovered an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, explosives and drugs at his home.[MORE]
Green group wants urea plant stopped
The Conservation Council of Western Australia is calling on Environment Minister Donna Faragher to oppose a proposed multi-billion dollar urea plant in the south-west.[MORE]
Union criticises treatment of 'traumatised' workers at Worsley
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has criticised contractors at BHP Billiton for their handling of the death of a worker this morning. [MORE]
Fatal crash after car smashes into tree
A 21 year old Perth man has died after crashing his car into a tree near Collie while on his way to work at the Worsley alumina mine.[MORE]
WAFF urges land clearing respite
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says the restrictions on land clearing imposed on farmers should be relaxed to bring them into line with mining companies and housing developers.[MORE]
Conservationists question high polluting projects
Conservationists in the South West say the Environmental Protection Authority must stop approving high polluting developments.[MORE]
EPA urges more focus on Collie environmental plan
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says more attention needs to be paid to the impact mining and industry is having on the south-west Western Australian town of Collie.[MORE]
Asbestos fears spark power station stalemate
Hundreds of employees continue to refuse to work in parts of Collie's Muja power station because of asbestos concerns, despite orders to return to work.[MORE]
Workers' asbestos concerns unabated
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union says its members are not satisfied there is no asbestos risk at Collie's Muja Power Station in the South-West.[MORE]
Asbestos fear for Verve workers
Hundreds of workers are refusing to work in an area of Verve Energy's Muja A power station in the South West after the discovery of asbestos.[MORE]
Man to face court accused of gun, explosives charges
Police in Collie have charged a man after a raid on his home allegedly uncovered a Chinese assault rifle, large amounts of ammunition, explosives and drugs.[MORE]
Two injured as vehicle burst into flames
Two people have been injured after a four-wheel drive vehicle burst into flames when it collided with a semi-trailer in the South West.[MORE]
Motorcyclist dies in Collie
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal motorcycle crash in the South West town of Collie.[MORE]
Pair accused of cannabis possession
Two men from Collie have been charged after police allegedly found 12 kilograms of cannabis in their car.[MORE]
