Ratepayers to reap benefits of emission-slashing landfill deal
Southern Downs Regional Council has struck a deal with a renewables group to cut methane gas emissions at the Warwick dump at no cost...
Spooky Carnivale was a scream
Halloween came early to Stanthorpe last week, with spine-tingling fun that went way beyond trick or treating.
Screaming was definitely the order of the day...
Cup Day rates hold a ‘sure thing’
The chance of the Reserve Bank of Australia changing interest rates on Melbourne Cup Day were “London to a brick’’ as the late Sydney...
Aerodrome shut as fierce storms wreak further havoc
Fierce winds, hail and lightning wreaked further havoc on the Southern Downs on Monday, causing significant damage at Warwick Aerodrome and leaving hundreds without...
‘Terrifying’ giant hailstones leave trail of damage in major storms
Residents and businesses are facing a massive clean-up after hail stones the size of tennis balls tore through cars and homes during a series...
Hailstorm takes toll on native wildlife
A baby kangaroo who had to be euthanised was among many animals to suffer serious injuries during the weekend’s wild weather.
The joey was taken...
Warning for Liberals on net zero as axing calls grow
The coalition is unlikely to be in power for another decade if the Liberals follow the Nationals in jettisoning their commitment to net zero...
Teachers reject hefty pay rise and reduced workloads
Teachers have rejected the state government's pay deal that would have made them among the country's highest-paid educators, saying it wasn't enough to entice...
Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy
The Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero...
Personal experience drives dementia fundraiser
Churches of Christ campus manager Noo Shepherd knows the realities of dementia all too well after watching her grandmother live with it first hand...
South west railway gets safety boost
Queensland Rail has begun replacing 100,000 ageing timber sleepers along the 610 kilometre rail line which cuts through Warwick and the state's south west.
The...
New research to combat costly crop viruses
A chemical-free and cost-effective way to tackle viruses in Australia’s multi-billion-dollar vegetable industry is the focus of a 5-year project being led by The...
New laws used to hit illicit tobacconists with 90-day closures, 148...
From Warwick to Kingaroy, the front doors of what authorities claim are high-street operations for organised crime were sealed this week, marking a dramatic...
