Annie Liston will be sworn in as Mayor of Murweh Shire Council today. Plus More News can announce that Annie Liston has received the most amount of votes with 1,055 before preferential votes were included, and 1,144 including preferential. Denis Cook finished up with 853 votes before … [Read more...]
Murweh Shire Election Update
We still don't have a final election result but we can bring you an update. The 5 positions of the Murweh Shire Council cannot be officially declared, with postal votes and preferential votes still to be counted. Today is the cut off day for any outstanding postal votes. The Returning … [Read more...]
Charleville Regional Report 23 March
Like always, it's been busy one for locals this past week, so check out all the action in our Charleville Regional Report. We cover all the big events this week including an update on the local government election, the 2nd/14th Lighthorse Regiment, why we should boycott the Easter Bunny this year … [Read more...]
A new Mayor in our midst
There are still 150 postal votes to be counted, but at this stage it looks like the people of Murweh Shire could have a new Mayor in Annie Liston for the next four years. The position cannot be declared by the Election Commission Queensland until all votes are in, and this could take up to 10 … [Read more...]
Polling booths closed, Murweh waits for results
It's been a long and arduous day for Murweh Shire Council employees and Candidates, who have all been up since the early hours of this morning preparing for the day ahead. And now it's all over. Polling booths are officially closed in Charleville, Augathella and Morven and 2,926 locals had … [Read more...]
Charleville Regional Report 9 March
Take a look at this week's Charleville Regional Report! We cover all the big news stories from the past week. This week we're introducing the final four councillor candidates, local ladies celebrate Queensland Women's Week, South West RED announce an exciting event, a wrap of the RFDS ball plus … [Read more...]
Charleville Regional Report – Charleville Plus More
It's been another busy week here in the Murweh Shire, check out the Charleville Regional Report which gives us a glimpse into the community election forum, a 100th birthday party, an update on Hotel Corones plus more! And don't miss our special election report, the Next 4 where we introduce … [Read more...]
Change of election type for Murweh voters – Charleville Plus More
This local government election, the system for voting has changed for those voting within the Murweh Shire. To save the confusion we've detailed below exactly what the deal is when it comes to voting, thanks to the explanation provided by Des Niesler, Returning Officer, on the Murweh Shire … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce to host forum – Charleville Plus More
The Charleville & District Chamber of Commerce are hosting a forum tonight to hear from all of the candidates running for Mayor and Councillors in the local government elections. The Mayoral candidates will all have 5 minutes of speaking time and 3 minutes of question time from the … [Read more...]
19 Murweh residents nominate for local government election – Charleville Plus More
Nineteen residents have put their hand up in the run for the local government election, with some trying out for another term. Sixteen of those are running for just four councillor positions, which will spread the votes considerably. Nominations for the local government elections closed … [Read more...]
