First votes cast as election enters final fortnight
Candidates were out in force this week as the first of the Southern Downs’s almost 40,000 enrolled voters cast their ballot ahead of this...
Richters proposes rate free for more than 4500
A proposal to freeze rates for more than 4500 Southern Downs residential properties has been put forward as one of several cost of living...
MAA Summit brings The Financial Bloke, Farm Owners Academy to town
Macintyre Ag Alliance’s third annual Agribusiness Summit coming to the region on 13-14 March.
Author and business coach Tracy Secombe and The Financial Bloke Ben...
An apology with a sting
An apology over an alleged breach of conduct was formally required from Councillor Cynthia McDonald at the 21 February council meeting and she gave...
Highlighting high cholesterol
James Massey, a well-regarded Stanthorpe local, was urged to travel to Brisbane Hospital after he started experiencing breathlessness.
After doing an angiogram the doctors discovered...
Schools encouraged to apply for Woolworths Landcare grants
Woolworths, in collaboration with Landcare Australia, has announced a generous initiative offering grants exceeding $1 million to schools and early learning centres. This initiative...
Families sleeping rough
News of about 20 families of children at Warwick State High School living in tents, caravans and even swags, brought the subject of the...
Hairdresser’s tip leads to life-changing career program
Kristyann Clayton had been contemplating a career shift when a chance conversation at the hairdresser’s brought her the opportunity of a lifetime. Little did...
More community engagement
Personal Details
What is your:
Name? Marika McNichol
Age? N/A
Suburb of residence? Broadwater
Background
How long have you lived in the Southern Downs?
52 years
When was the last time...
Empowering Australians through digital health
Aimed at putting Australians at the forefront of their healthcare journey, federal, state, and territory governments have jointly endorsed a comprehensive five-year plan leveraging...
Drought resilience in crops
In the face of unpredictable rainfall patterns, drought resilience remains a top concern for farmers across Queensland. Recognising the importance of maximizing every drop...
Riders in the pink
It was back to pre-Covid numbers for endurance horse riders at the 2024 Bony Mountain Pink Ride for Breast Cancer.
More than 160 riders were...
Club donates $5000
The Condamine Sports Club has raised $5000 for Warwick-based women’s support service WillowTree 37, following another successful annual charity Golf Day held last month.
The...
