Police remain on the scene at the Morven Hotel where a fire broke out overnight. Reports indicate the fire broke out at 2.30am on Tuesday morning and caused substantial damage to the outback pub. Patrons were evaculated but no one was hurt. We will bring you details as they come to hand. … [Read more...]
The ANZAC spirit is alive in Murweh
Hundreds gathered around the Cenotaph this morning, standing in silence, their faces lit by a flickering flame which highlighted those three words. Lest We Forget. ANZAC Day has always been, and will always be, a very special occasion for Murweh locals. Today marks 100 years since the very … [Read more...]
New councils urged to cash in on State infrastructure funding
The elections are through, the new councils soon to be sworn in, there's change ahead and the State Government is throwing infrastructure dollars to make it happen. Councils across south-west Queensland are being urged to identify shovel-ready infrastructure projects, with another $70 million of … [Read more...]
New Director of Nursing for Morven
The Morven Community Clinic have welcomed a new Director of Nursing, Desley French. Desley brings with her international medical knowledge, as well as a thorough understanding of how rural and remote Queensland operates. Hailing from Mt Isa, Desley found herself conducting humanitarian work … [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...]
Church Services around our Shire this Easter
Below is a list of the Church Services around our Shire this Easter. If we have missed any times, or you would like to let us know of some other services, please send Louise an email to louise@charlevilleplusmore.com.au and she will get them up immediately Happy Easter Everybody! Charleville … [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...]
Election day action down at the polling booths
It was full steam ahead down at the polling booths in Charleville this morning as the local government election got underway. A BBQ breaky was cooking away and Louise Cadell caught up with our Mayoral Candidates who were out and about talking to voters. Check out how they're feeling about this … [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...]
