Carpentaria to elect new councillor following Cr Wells' resignation

Sally Gall
Updated April 13 2021 - 9:20am, first published April 12 2021 - 12:30pm
Peter Wells, second right, pictured with Traeger MP Rob Katter, Carpentaria Shire Council deputy mayor Craig Young, mayor Jack Bawden, and Dean Bradford from Karumba Livestock Exports during 2016 discussions to dredge the Port of Karumba.
Peter Wells, second right, pictured with Traeger MP Rob Katter, Carpentaria Shire Council deputy mayor Craig Young, mayor Jack Bawden, and Dean Bradford from Karumba Livestock Exports during 2016 discussions to dredge the Port of Karumba.

The inability of a plant hire business in Karumba to fill a vital staff position has led to Queensland's sixth local government vacancy this year.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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