We are in the thick of council campaigns, but don't be blinded by the corflute and leaflets: there is another question on the cards. This local council election will look a little different from previous years, so will you be prepared to face the polling booths? Voters will be asked three … [Read more...]
Queensland Women’s Week – Charleville Plus More
Today marks the start of Queensland Women's Week an expansion on International Women's Day and we're celebrating all the incredible things our local ladies do! The inaugural week has the theme: Good for her. Great for us. When women achieve, Queensland succeeds. Across the state events and … [Read more...]
South West RED to form new partnership – Charleville Plus More
Members of South West RED met earlier this week to discuss a range of issues centred around economic development. One of the exciting ticket items that came out of the meeting is a new partnership between South West RED and the University of Southern Queensland. "We discussed everything from … [Read more...]
Help clean up our towns this weekend – Charleville Plus More
There is plenty on this weekend for all ages, and one of the major events involves a big clean up of our towns. We're talking of course about Clean Up Australia Day, and it is taking place Sunday 6th March from 6am down at the Charleville Swimming Pool. Ann-Maree Johnson, organiser of Clean Up … [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...]
Local ladies shine at the Charleville 4D Barrel Race – Charleville Plus More
Last weekend Charleville played host to the Charleville 4D Barrel Race which was a part of the Outback Barrel Horse Circuit. It was the first time this event has made it's way south, with a lot of the competitors coming from places like Aramac, Barcaldine and Junda to compete. One local who … [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...]
Charleville airport upgrade is underway! – Charleville Plus More
Last week the line markings were drawn up for the Charleville Airport upgrade, and this morning Mayor Denis Cook turned the first sod of soil. The 800 sq/m approx. area has been cleared today of obstructing buildings, by the Murweh Shire Council, which will enable contractors G & K Lawson to … [Read more...]
New Youth Council Chairperson – Charleville Plus More
A big congratulations must go to our new Murweh Shire Youth Council Chairperson, Michaela Walker, who was elected during last weeks meeting. Michaela was elected because of her age and because she has experience in leadership - being one of the School Captains at Charleville State School, … [Read more...]
