Apply for the Ballotpedia Fellows Program. Liked by Mike Lollback. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Her love for the Barcoo Shire is what led to her decision to stand for Mayor in the 2020 elections. While not as outspoken, retiring Longreach mayor Ed Warren said he would not be surprised if the onerous Belcarra regulations stifled quality nominations when they opened on February 22. . He would like to move quickly to video recordings of meetings that would be available within hours on the council website, rather than livestream meetings, saying internet speeds at Muttaburra and Aramac made that less than ideal. Chief Executive Officer . Mayor Jones is ready to harness the boundless potential of the incredible people of our great City and turn challenges into opportunities, change entrenched systems, and reform the way our City works. You should be redirected in a few seconds. She later returned to the region to learn the art of opal cutting and opened a retail opal shop. Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions - This Week's Paper. Together with his wife Megan they have generations of family connections to the Barcoo Shire with parents and grandparents having lived here. Banana Shire appoints new Chief Executive Officer Since then, she has worked on projects in the South East corner of Queensland in civil construction and later mining infrastructure. Mike was previously a senior lecturer at the Australian Institute for Emergency Management (AEMI) and is regarded as one of Australias foremost authorities on disaster management. He has lived in the community all his life and his family being wife Steph and two daughters will always call the Barcoo Shire home. addy28b0bc1c5781fc577c51ee7adeaa7f50 = addy28b0bc1c5781fc577c51ee7adeaa7f50 + 'barcoo' + '.' + 'qld' + '.' + 'gov' + '.' + 'au'; Lane, the city's first mayor, served the most terms: eight one-year terms plus the unexpired term of Darby. document.getElementById('cloaka4b02100954108e1c54788de4ff37c8f').innerHTML = ''; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Windorah Service Station. var addy_text3e83d262f9a9e40b928050d0003dc090 = 'tony.jackson' + '@' + 'barcoo' + '.' + 'qld' + '.' + 'gov' + '.' + 'au';document.getElementById('cloak3e83d262f9a9e40b928050d0003dc090').innerHTML += ''+addy_text3e83d262f9a9e40b928050d0003dc090+'<\/a>'; For an interactive map of the electorate boundary, please see the Electoral Commission Queensland website. Sally looks forward to the challenge of leading the Barcoo Shire Council as they work together as a transparent, ethical and moral Council. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902, Barcoo Division became the Shire of Barcoo on 31 March 1903. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Quilpie Shire Council Diamantina Shire Council Longreach Regional Council See more. Local Government Elections Updates | Electoral Commission of Queensland As Barcoo shire mayor Bruce Scott OAM prepares to archive his quarter of a century of service in local government, he has made his concerns about the state government's integrity reforms clear. Jundah locals recognised | Leader Today M 0428 583 254E This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Its safe to say hes a country boy! Two western Queensland mayors were re-elected - Andrew Martin at Blackall-Tambo and Gavin Baskett at Winton, while Boulia's Rick Britton was re-elected unopposed. He is passionate about the way of life out here and looks forward to being a part of the growth and progression of Barcoo Shire. Males had a median income of $19,479 versus $22,500 for females. The three existing councillors will be returned - Milynda Rogers received 1261 votes, Beccy Plumb 1038 votes, and Gary Peoples had 986 votes - while two of the new councillors will be Tom Gleeson with 1118 votes, and Daniel Arthur on 850 votes. She served the previous term on Barcoo Shire Council immediately prior to her current election. The median income for a household in the city was $21,750, and the median income for a family was $32,500. M 0428 437 975E This email address is being protected from spambots. Bruce Scott, who received an OAM in 2017 for his service to local government and community, and wife Maureen are planning to move to Charleville. Paroo shire mayor Lindsay Godfrey and Longreach regional mayor Ed Warren have said they won't be contesting the March poll, and Diamantina shire mayor Geoff Morton hasn't come to a final decision. The Shire of Barcoo is a local government area in Central West Queensland, Australia. The Barcoo Division was created on 24 December 1887 out of the eastern part of the Diamantina Division,[3] and was subject to the Divisional Boards Act 1887. The mayor of St. Louis is the chief executive officer of St. Louis's city government. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males. New Barcaldine Regional Council mayor Sean Dillon at home on his Alpha property. Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. He may not be retiring from public life completely, saying he had the desire for one more board position in him. "You've got to be so on your toes about expenses, you've got to have an electoral strategy and everything planned out to the last degree," he said. "It could be at the end of the day that some remote councils might not have enough nominations. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population. Looking out from my office balcony at Noosa Council's Administration Building in Tewantin down the Noosa River to. "People generally join local government for all the right reasons but now people can lash out and affect your reputation and you don't have any opportunity to defend yourself.". Cr Pidgeon received 132 votes, followed by Roger Batt with 113 votes, Ingrid Miller on 102 votes, and Andrew Miller with 84 votes. It is largely business as usual for the Blackall-Tambo community, with Tambo grazier Andrew Martin returned as mayor with 65pc of the vote against Blackall grazier Peter Skewes. Report this profile Report Report. Mr Geraghty is retiring after 27 years as a local government CEO, the last eleven years with Banana Shire Council. Another with experience of health board chairmanship is retiring Paroo mayor Lindsay Godfrey, who at one stage held the reins at the South West Hospital and Health board, the South West Regional Economic Development board, and as mayor, at the same time. Sally O'Neil - RAPAD "This guilty until proven innocent approach, it's not the institution I joined 25 years ago. Cr Dillon said it became obvious during the last Barcaldine council term that he and the previous mayor had different styles. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; In 2016, Sally completed a Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education and returned to Longreach to teach at the Longreach State High School. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, and 3.3% from two or more races. Speeches and Remarks After winning the by-election for mayor in 2017, Gavin Baskett has won his first general election as mayor for the Winton shire. The population was 273 at the 2010 census. New mayors at Barcaldine, Longreach, Barcoo, Diamantina shires The first school building was established in Brashear in 1857. She served the previous term on Barcoo Shire Council immediately prior to her current election. Aulas esto suspensas na Escola Municipal Primeiros Passos em razo de nmero elevado de "Mo-p-boca", A escola ser fechada entre os dias 27 a 31 de maro para uma higienizao e desinfeco geral no ambiente escolar. ABERTAS INSCRIES DO PROCESSO SELETIVO PARA CONTRATAO DE FISCAL. Council is a major employer in the Barcoo Shire. 8. He also enjoys living and working in the rural sector and has an off farm business with his brother, James Batt as an electrical contractor in the Barcoo Shire. Balonne Shire Council: Mayoral Results: Councillor Results: All You Need to Know Banana Shire Council: Mayoral Results: Councillor Results: All You Need to Know Barcaldine Regional Council: Mayoral Results: Councillor Results: All You Need to Know Barcoo Shire Council: Mayoral Results: Councillor Results: All You Need to Know . He has lived in the community all his life and his family being wife Steph and two daughters will always call the Barcoo Shire home. As a Councillor he hopes to keep the Barcoo Shire going as an excellent place to work, live and for families to grow up and enjoy their time here just as he has and still does. The per capita income for the city was $11,763. The town of Brashear was laid out in 1872. Cairns Italian Festival President, Steve Cordenos, thanked Council for their support. Former mayor Geoff Morton received 23pc and another challenger Michael Dunne finished with 24pc of the vote. The Barcoo Shire Councils leadership team is made up of a team of 5 with a wealth of knowledge bringing a collective of over 100 years experience to local government. Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register, Boulia's Rick Britton was re-elected unopposed, Ireland replaces Ludwig at Livingstone shire, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Balonne Shire Council | Saint George QLD There will be two new Longreach councillors, Tracy Hatch from Ilfracombe, who secured the third highest number of votes, 1557, and Dale Bignell from Isisford, with 1219 votes. Contact. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. INTRODUCING THE CENTRAL WEST QLD BUSINESS GROUP: Driven by local business, for local business, the new group aims to help CWQ business boost its You need JavaScript enabled to view it. com Orgnizaes da Sociedade Civil, Desenvolvido por THP e Mevel Sistemas Web. In June 2018, the shire had a population of 267 people. Mayor Sally ONeil was born and raised in Longreach before going away for her secondary education. A platform of increased consultation, acknowledging the contributions of rural ratepayers, and a new approach to water rates is what Sean Dillon says has won him the mayor's robes for the Barcaldine Regional Council. Bill is married with three grown children all of whom spent their childhood in Jundah and attended Jundah State School. Helpful Links. In June 2018, the shire had a population of 267 people.[1]. addy3e83d262f9a9e40b928050d0003dc090 = addy3e83d262f9a9e40b928050d0003dc090 + 'barcoo' + '.' + 'qld' + '.' + 'gov' + '.' + 'au'; "We looked at how we could make a difference and that was with the wild dog exclusion fencing loan scheme, and working with RAPAD on cluster fencing.". O programa tem o propsito de prevenir a gravidez indesejada, incentivar e propagar o programa de planejamento familiar reprodutivo alm de prevenir doenas sexualmente transmissveis. DIREITOS RESERVADOS. The current Council was sworn in on 15 April 2020 and is comprised of four Councillors and a Mayor, who were elected by eligible voters in the Barcoo Shire. VISIT Barcoo | Jundah QLD H (07) 4658 5921M 0458 585 921EThis email address is being protected from spambots.