For this episode, we 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.

Learn more about the Commercial Dive Academy by visiting their website.

Have a question on Collie’s transition? Let us know here.

For this episode, we take you trackside to the Collie Motorplex – one of WA’s premier regional motorsport facilities and a hub for racing enthusiasts across the state.

From grassroots events and community days, to supporting locals in professional racing, the Motorplex has grown to play a big role in Collie’s tourism identity and economy.

Hear from Anna, Manager at the Collie Motorplex, on some exciting developments shaping the future of the attraction, including all the details on the national event they’re proud to be hosting in town next year. Hear co-host John chat with Anna about what this means for Collie, local businesses, and the region’s growing reputation as a destination for speed, skill, and world-class competition.

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Visit the Collie Motorplex

Colliemotorplex.org.au

@collie_motorplex

Have a question on Collie’s transition? Let us know here.

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.