News that Premier Roger Cook is looking into setting up a munitions manufacturing facility in Collie has sent shockwaves through nearby Bunbury.
If the reports are to be believed, Cook will be seeking expressions of interest at the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference today. However, defence experts are concerned about regional instability, with one telling The Times,
“Essentially arming Collie could really escalate the tensions with Bunbury and could lead to a full-blown arms race. These are towns that historically don’t like each other and any country footy match between them is proof of that”
We spoke to a Bunbury resident who said the news “concerned him”, adding,
“You are going to trust those hicks with military grade weapons? Are you fkn serious? Have you even seen one of those cousin-lovers try to drive a car? This isn’t going to end well”
Another added,
“I’ve got a potato launcher in my yard and I won’t be afraid to answer the call if those Collie freaks get cute with us, it’s bad enough that spud Dutton wanted to give them nuclear capabilities!”
However, the atmosphere in Collie is a little cheerier, with one resident saying it’s about time they got the means to keep Bunbury humble. With one adding,
“Next time they tell me I ain’t welcome around Fitzys I’ll just tell them that they can talk to my two mates, V1 and V2 ha ha, yeah nah”
Only time will tell if this project eventuates, but experts will be monitoring the situation very closely.
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