Located along a scenic drive, 85km west of Bowen, is Collinsville, the Heart of the Whitsunday outback. Travel through orchards and farmland to open grasslands dotted with cattle, right at foothills of the Clarke Range, just far enough away from the tourist hubs to be a country retreat, this close-knit small town makes up for its size with its huge country welcome. #lovewhitsundays #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia | Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

The coal mining at Collinsville once supplied a significant part of its coal to the power station. The power station is now closed and the mines also effectively closed – a once thriving town of 6000 people is in danger of becoming a town of empty houses and shattered dreams. Power stations are closing all over Australia and coal miners and power station workers - their jobs have been exported to solar panel factories in China. It now appears the few meagre temporary jobs that the town was expec

Next time you visit the Whitsunday region, head 87km south-west from Bowen to the vibrant town of Collinsville ☀️ History buffs will love it! | Weekender

Opera Queensland’s costume sale is this Saturday! 👗 This is your chance to take home a piece of OQ history. Ranging from $5 to $400, help us find these remarkable pieces new homes 🤍 EFTPOS only, no cash payments. 🗓️ Saturday 25 October 9am - 5pm 📍 Opera Queensland Studio | Opera Queensland

Longreach Powerhouse & Historical Museum