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Dispose of land but keep water allocation
A council-owned site that was once the town water supply for Yangan is planned to be transferred to the owner of a neighbouring property,...
Conflict over conflicts
With eight existing complaints against her with the Office of the Independent Assessor and three long-standing referrals at the Councillor Conduct Tribunal involving the...
Gill: The legendary rodeo name
For more than seven decades, Warwick rodeo has established itself as a revered event within the Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA).
Among the distinguished...
A bridge too far for Fangirl
Well it wasn’t to be for Fangirl in the Cox Plate. To my eye it looked as though she was boxed in and just...
Community broadcaster unharmed by fires after ‘minor’ incident
Community radio station Ten FM have confirmed its Mount Mackenzie transmitter was largely unaffected by fires, citing “technical issues” as the cause of a...
Latest round of regional arts funding program opens
Southern Downs artists have been “strongly” encouraged to apply for the latest round of the Queensland government’s regional arts grant funding program.
Through the Regional...
Support available through drought grants
Queensland primary producers are trying to sustain their businesses through the next drought.
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority has a suite of...
Rodeo legend’s career commemorated
Australian rodeo icon Troy Dunn was recently inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame for his extraordinary contributions to the sport.
The induction ceremony...
Reaping fruits of labour
In 2018, when the Rose City Shoppingworld underwent redevelopment, Rose City Fruits were right there alongside them and has remained a steadfast presence for...
The view from near Long Neck Farm: Six days of burning
New to the Southern Downs and already facing the extreme conditions the region brings, Long Neck Farm were treated to a dangerous show as...
How to support bushfire affected communities
Businesses around Warwick are rallying together to support those in need during the current bushfires.
Bluebird Kitchen and Smokehouse is offering anyone who is at...
Water monitoring devices to be rolled out across Murray-Darling Basin
Up to 950 telemetry devices will be rolled out to farmers across the Murray-Darling Basin as part of an initiative aimed at reducing water...
Tips to keep kids engaged when the family is dining out
When dining out at a restaurant with kids, it's essential to have a few tricks up your sleeve to keep them entertained and engaged....
