The state government has poured in more funding towards Collie's transition from coal-powered to green energy, as workers reportedly received bonuses over the upcoming station closures.
Local MPs from opposing sides have warned Coalition leader Peter Dutton his plan to build a nuclear reactor in Collie will face stiff opposition from the community.
ASX-listed International Graphite has received an additional $6.5 million grant from the state government, in order to accelerate progression of its downstram processing operations in Collie.
The state government is aiming to open a $6.3 million training facility at the South Regional TAFE in Collie by 2025, to mitigate the impact from the impending closure of coal-fired power stations.
