It's not often we get up close and personal with WWI memorabilia, but last night Charleville locals did exactly that. The State Library of Queensland's Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a new generation, brought together a number of items that are over 100 years old and extremely frail…meaning everyone … [Read more...]
Regional Queensland to provide safe haven for eligible refugees
Eligible refugees will soon be making their way to regional Queensland. It's part of the Federal Government's Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) scheme, agreed to by the Queensland Government late in March. SHEV is open to those who have arrived in Australia "illegally" but who qualify for … [Read more...]
Final results in, welcome Mayor Annie Liston
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...]
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...]
What’s in the box: your guide to this local election
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...]
$6 million cluster fencing project gets go ahead for the South West
It’s been a long wait for cluster fencing but it might soon be over. Primary producers across the Murweh region are lining up in anticipation for the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative to sign off on the $6 million cluster fencing project and begin the rollout across the south west. Funding will … [Read more...]
Road Closure warning for travellers
The Department of Transport and Main Roads have released a road closure warning for the Buloo Developmental Road between Eulo and Thargomindah. The closure is in place for a 2km section of the road on the western side of Eulo at the Paroo River, due to flooding. The road is expected to be … [Read more...]
Bush Kids brightening up your 2016 – Charleville Plus More
We look at it every day, calendars, and now you can look at one that brings the joy and life of Australia's bush kids to your home. Trisha Agar, a local grazier, has for the last 2 years been promoting the lives and stories of Aussie bush kids via a Facebook page which gathered well over 22 … [Read more...]
Pest kangaroos discussed at South West RED meeting
Last week south west Queensland Mayors met in Charleville for the South West Regional Economic Development (RED) meeting. This meeting was an opportunity for the group to discuss possible solutions to key issues across the region, including topics such as tourism, telecommunications and the kangaroo … [Read more...]
