How local communities and the government united to protect one of Australia’s most precious sources of fresh water. In a win for many regional communities, the Miles Government recently took decisive action to not only stop mining giant Glencore’s plan to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin (GAB)…
Category: Murweh Shire
The Great Artesian Basin Saved
Mayor of Murweh Shire Council Shaun (Zoro) Radnedg has commended the Miles Government for their decisive action in stopping mining giant Glencore’s plan to pump carbon into the underground Great Artesian Basin. “What a tremendous win for our communities. Thank you to the Queensland Premier, The Hon Steven Miles, for…
Charleville Rises Above Flood Threat to Host Queensland Music Festival’s Outback Sounds Tour
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…
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…
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…
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,…