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The Cloncurry Shire Council is comprised of four Councillors and one Mayor. Council's current elected members were appointed to Council March 2008 and will serve a four year term with Council.     

Mayor Andrew Daniels 

Cr Daniels was born and bred in Cloncurry. He and his wife have three children that they are brininging up here and they hope that their children grow up to love the place as much as they do.

Andrew was elected as Mayor in March 2008 and with the support of his wife and family has made the job of Mayor more enjoyable and easier to handle.

Cr Daniels is a grazier and a businessman, prior to being elected as Mayor he lived and worked on their local properties and at the family Stock and Station Agent business.

He has faced many challenges as Mayor which includes securing funding from the State Government to provide Cloncurry with a secure future for water supply and creating infrastructure for the Shire.

Cr Daniels hopes to make the town more prosperous than it has been in the past. His vision is to make Cloncurry the transport hub of the North West as Cloncurry is the most diverse community in Australia, being one of the largest mineral and beef producing towns in Australia.

Phone: (07) 4742 4100

Email: mayor@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

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Deputy Mayor Greg Campbell

Cr Campbell was born in Cloncurry and completed high school here before moving to Mount Isa to start his apprenticeship. He moved back to Cloncurry when a position became available. He is an electrician with NORQEB, now Ergon Energy.

Cr Campbell is married with two young sons. His purpose of being on Council is to see the Shire prosper. Infrastructure, planning and the environment are key aspects of this. He believes in properly maintained assets.

He wants to encourage local businesses to expand and welcomes new industries to move to Cloncurry.

Cr Campbell has been involved in numerous events and committees over the years and instigated stocking Barra in Chinaman Creek Dam and Lake Corella.

Phone: 0419 774 077

Email: crcampbell@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

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Cr Colin Ferguson

Cr Ferguson grew up in Miriam Vale and moved to Cloncurry in 1990.

After having a few jobs around the district which included two years working for the Shire Council as the Stock Route Supervisor, in 1995 Cr Ferguson and his wife purchased the local saddlery shop and has been in business since.

During this time they have brought three children up in Cloncurry supporting numerous sporting organisations in the process. They have been involved in the Curry Merry Muster Festival since they have been in Cloncurry. Cr Ferguson has also been involved with the Stockman's Challenge in a small way.

Phone: 0417 604 460

Email: crferguson@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

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 Cr Bob McDonald

Cr McDonald is a rural based Councillor and lives at Brightlands Station in the southern part of the Shire.

He has been on Council since 1976.

As a grazier in the Shire, he has a particular interest in the road network, both Shire and State, and the National Highway.

He sees as very important, transport generally, especially rail for the future of the Shire.

He also views partnerships with the major mining companies as a valuable way forward for the development of the Shire.

Cr McDonald has a long standing involvement with Government processes for valuation and rating in rural areas and has long recognised the importance of rural electrification and communication in the bush.

Phone: 0409 636 394

Email: bob.mcdonald@mdh.net.au

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 Cr Lynne Vernon   

Cr Lynne Vernon was born in Mount Isa in 1949 and was elected by her people for a four year term to serve, she is passionate about her communities and her people.

Cr Vernon's portfolio is Communities and Facilities, there are many exciting challenges that lie ahead in these 2 sections of Council, the main challenge is the beautification of the Town Centre in Cloncurry and then flowing onto the other communities in our Shire.

Cloncurry, Dajarra, Kajabbi, Duchess, Malbon are steeped in history, all the residents of these towns and sidings within our great Shire, need to step up with pride and showcase their history so that visitors to our great Shire can grasp the magnitude of the forebears of our land, from the Mitakoodi, Kalkadoon, Pitta Pitta and the Walluwarra people to mention only a few, to the great pioneerind days when Dajarra was the largest Cattle Rail Transport Hub and Cloncurry was the centre of it all, Mining, Transport, Cattle Industry, we have it all and this should be showcased.

Cr Vernon enjoys a close working relationship with Community Members, Businesses, Elders, also our Justice Association, Night Patrol and our Bowls Club. She is a sponsor of our Junior Rugby League and Swimming Club. She also enjoys a position of Director of the Lions Club Board, and a member of the Historical Society. Cr Vernon also serves on the board of Community Housing as Chairperson and also serves the RADF Committee. She serves on many and varied committee's within the community.

Cr Vernon has been an advocate for all members of her Communities prior to her election in March 2008 and wil continue even after her term or terms of office are completed.

Phone: 0409 264 420

Email: crvernon@cloncurry.qld.gov.au

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