Despite recently being encircled by potentially devastating floodwaters, Charleville is gearing up for the Queensland Music Festival’s Outback Sounds tour. With floodwaters gradually receding, the event scheduled for April 20th is anticipated to be a much-needed celebration for the town this Saturday. The Mayor, Shaun “Zoro” Radnedge, wants to reassure travellers and residents that the […]
Murweh Shire
Train in the regions, stay in the regions.
The Mayor of Murweh Shire, Shaun “Zoro” Radnedge, has commended a groundbreaking educational initiative that uniquely bridges the gap between university healthcare education and regional communities. He emphasised that this innovative approach is the future for regional communities aiming to retain a skilled workforce. “Train them in the regions, and they will stay in the […]
Regional flood insurance skyrockets despite multi-million levees. Residents are ropable.
Queensland homeowners are being slapped with $10,000-a-year flood insurance hikes despite living in towns ringed by flood levee banks that have protected them against floodwater for decades. Queensland councils are demanding answers from the insurance industry after receiving complaints from residents that flood insurance premiums have soared—in at least one case, from $3500 to $13,500 […]
Charleville Racetrack Reopens with a Grand Celebration
MEDIA RELEASE Saturday 28th October 2023 After two years of being inoperative and a month after a successful soft opening, Charleville’s revered racetrack track is officially back in action. The grand reopening was on Saturday 28th October and was attended by government dignitaries, political leaders, representatives from Queensland’s racing world, local legends, and an enthusiastic […]
The mayor’s rousing speech opens another sparkling gem in Charleville’s tourism crown
Written for Shaun “Zoro” Radnedge for the opening of the Secret WW2 Base First and foremost, I’d like to express my thanks to each one of you for being here today. It’s an honour to have The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe, the State Minister for Tourism, Innovation, and Sport, as well as Honourable David Littleproud, Federal Member for […]