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 CR JOHN FERGUSON - Mayor of Bulloo Shire Council

Background:

Born in 1951 in Broken Hill, NSW, John grew up on various properties in the Channel Country west of Thargomindah.  He commenced work as a grader driver with the Bulloo Shire Council in 1983.

In 1997 John started his own Apiary business.  He has lived and worked in the region all his life.  John is married to Peggy and together they have two daughters, Lisa and Tamie.

John has experience with Local Government, serving 9 years as a Councillor on the Bulloo Shire Council.  In 2004 he was elected as Mayor for the region.

Committees:

  • South West Regional Economic Development Board
  • Regional Planning Committee
  • Community Grants Committee
  • Outback Regional Road Group
  • Counter Disaster Planning Committee
  • Paroo Bulloo Regional Health Service
  • Elsewhere Housing

Contact Details:

Bulloo Shire Council                 PO Box 46              Thargomindah QLD 4492

Phone:  07 4621 8000            Fax:  07 4655 3131               Email: Council@bulloo.qld.gov.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CR DOUG CLIFFORD - Deputy Mayor of Bulloo Shire Council

Background:

Born in 1945 in Bourke, NSW, Doug grew up in Wanaaring and the surrounding area.  He commenced working at Moombidary Station, located near Hungerford, in 1967 as a station hand.  Doug has been the manager of this property since June 1975.  Doug was married to Helen, and together they had 3 children, Scott, Wayne and Melissa.

Doug has a strong community background, having been involved with numerous committees in Hungerford.  Doug became a councillor in 1997 and was elected Deputy Mayor in 2008.

Committees:

  • South West Regional Economic Development Board (proxy)
  • Regional Planning Committee (proxy)
  • Community Grants Committee (proxy)
  • Outback Regional Road Group
  • Counter Disaster Planning Committee (proxy)
  • Enterprise Bargaining Committee (proxy)
  • Elsewhere Housing (proxy)
  • South West Regional Stock Route Network Management Plan
  • Pest Management Committee

Contact Details:

Bulloo Shire Council                 PO Box 46              Thargomindah QLD 4492

Phone:  07 4621 8000            Fax:  07 4655 3131               Email: Council@bulloo.qld.gov.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR RUSSELL FERGUSON

Background:

Born in 1954 in Tibooburra, NSW, Russell grew up on various properties in the Channel Country, west of Thargomindah.  He commenced work as a stockman on Nockatunga Station in 1968.

In 1980 Russell started his own Contract Mustering business.  In 2008 he purchased the local Roadhouse business in Thargomindah.  He has lived and worked in the region all his life.  Russell is married to Kerry and together they have 5 children, Fiona, Bobby, Patrick, Ben and Lockelin.

Russell has a strong community background, having supported numerous committees/organisations in the region.  He was elected as a councillor with the Bulloo Shire in 2008.

Committees:

  • South West Regional Stock Route Network Management Plan (proxy)
  • Dig Tree Advisory Committee (proxy)
  • Enterprise Bargaining Committee
  • Workplace Health & Safety (proxy)
  • Plant Committee

Contact Details:

Bulloo Shire Council                 PO Box 46              Thargomindah QLD 4492

Phone:  07 4621 8000            Fax:  07 4655 3131               Email: Council@bulloo.qld.gov.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CR ANDREW CRAWFORD

Background:

Born in 1973 in Cunnamulla, QLD, Andrew grew up in Thargomindah, where he completed his mechanical apprenticeship with the Bulloo Shire Council. 

In 1993 Andrew opened his own Mechanical/Roadhouse business, which he sold in 2008.  He is currently working for a local business who supplies tradespeople to the oil/gas industry.  Andrew is married to Anita and together they have 3 boys, Jamie, Lucas and Brayden.

Andrew has a strong community background, having supported numerous committees/organisations in the region.  Andrew was awarded the Junior Australia Day Citizen Award in 1996 for his achievements.  He was elected as a councillor with the Bulloo Shire in 2008.

Committees:

  • Enterprise Bargaining Committee
  • Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
  • Workplace Health & Safety
  • Plant Committee

Contact Details:

Bulloo Shire Council                 PO Box 46              Thargomindah QLD 4492

Phone:  07 4621 8000            Fax:  07 4655 3131               Email: Council@bulloo.qld.gov.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CR JOHN COBB

Background:

Born in 1965, John grew up in Adelaide.  He commenced working at Innamincka Station in 1986.  John moved to Durham Downs Station as Manager in 2008.  John and his partner, Michelle, have 4 boys, Keegan, George, Joel and William.

John has a background in local government, having served as a councillor for 8 years on the Diamantina Shire Council prior to becoming a councillor with the Bulloo Shire Council in 2008.

Committees:

  • Cooper Creek Catchment Committee
  • Cooper Creek Downstream Landholders Committee
  • Dig Tree Advisory Committee
  • Pest Management Committee

Contact Details:

Bulloo Shire Council                 PO Box 46              Thargomindah QLD 4492

Phone:  07 4621 8000            Fax:  07 4655 3131               Email: Council@bulloo.qld.gov.au