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REVEALED: Southwest councils flag key issues ahead election

LOCAL government leaders from six southwest Queensland councils are on a mission to unlock the diverse opportunities of...

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07th Sept. 2020 10:09 AM

Queensland State Election, October 31 2020.

COVID recovery top priority at first meeting of new shire leaders

Councillors from six southwest shires are meeting for the first time since elections. Here’s what’s on the agenda for South...

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28th May 2020 8:05 AM

E9PCRB Straight road, outback highway, near Charleville, southern Queensland, Australia. Picture: Alamy

Multimillion dollar investment in southwest Queensland roads

Millions of dollars will be spent on improving roads and council facilities across six southwest Queensland councils...

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22nd May 2020 4:05 PM

All six southwest Queensland councils will get a sizeable cut of an investment fund into roads and facilities.

Rates relief for outback businesses hit by COVID-19 shutdown

Businesses affected by the COVID-19 shutdowns in outback Queensland are being given a refund on their rates.

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21st May 2020 8:05 AM

Quilpie Shire businesses will have their rates refunded, as the Council tries to ease the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns in the region.. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Lifeline for outback businesses in the grip of COVID-19 pandemic

Rates relief is being offered to local businesses in one western shire, as the community grapples with the lack of tourist...

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07th May 2020 3:05 PM

Quilpie Shire Council is offering rates relief to businesses affected by the economic downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Could coronavirus prompt an escape to the country?

Two western mayors believe the period after the coronavirus pandemic ends will be ideal for city-dwellers to relocate to...

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05th May 2020 5:05 PM

Could the coroanvirus pandemic inspire people to relocate to places like Quilpie or Charleville? The shire’s mayors think it could. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Outback residents allegedly harassing gas workers

Disturbing reports of locals forcing FIFO workers out of town have come to light, prompting one western mayor to plead for...

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29th April 2020 5:04 PM

Quilpie Shire mayor Stuart Mackenzie has called for calm and respect, after FIFO workers were harassed in his shire because of COVID-19 fears.

Shires confirm pay rise for new councillors

Western councils have ratified a pay rise for elected members following their recent swearing-in, and it will come in to...

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27th April 2020 12:04 PM

Murweh Shire’s newly elected councillors have ratified a two per cent pay increase for the upcoming new financial year.

Councils offering up coronavirus info and a listening ear

Shire councils of the west are making sure residents are equipped with the latest official advice on the coronavirus...

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04th April 2020 5:04 AM

Councils take shape as last postal votes roll in

So far, three quarters of the west’s ballots have been counted, here’s how our councils are shaping up so far:

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31st March 2020 3:03 PM

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