Former Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes chief executive Nicole Gibbs has filed a defamation lawsuit over four statements made by a shire resident on social media.
A South West shire wants to shake Talison Lithium for more than $5 million next year as it takes a more proactive approach to how the miner's funds are used in the community.
At least $100 million has been earmarked for initiatives in the Collie district as the state government targets its support for the area ahead of potential coal shutdowns, although there is debate about the impact on other regional towns.
