Low rates rise proposed
Southern Downs Regional Council’s ‘realistic’ 2021-22 draft budget is now open for feedback, with a heavy focus on capital maintenance and a proposed 1.3...
First look at $3m plaza renovations
The weekly grocery run is a very different experience today than it was several months ago for many local residents, as the Stanthorpe Plaza...
Lister petition picks up 2600 signatures
A petition launched by Southern Downs MP James Lister to combat “recidivist crime” in Warwick and Goondiwindi has attracted more than 2600 signatures ahead...
‘More than a gym’
For many people, going to the gym is not just about getting into shape – it’s about creating a life of reduced stress, mental...
Creating a home for local art
Art at the Precinct began as a dream Evan Robinson and his wife Helen had many years ago, to create a unique space where...
New playground plans progress
One lucky park in the Southern Downs or Granite Belt could soon be the site of a new children’s playground under a jointly-funded bushfire...
‘School of the air’
As drones become increasingly popular for both professional and recreational purposes, one local school is looking to train the next generation of remote pilots...
$20,000 road upgrades to commence
Safety improvement works at a high-risk road near Warwick will commence on Monday 31 May as part of the federal government’s 2020-21 Black Spot...
State nod for local volunteer
A local water charity hero has been named a finalist for Queensland’s prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award for going above and beyond to...
Storage facility plans for Warwick site
A huge vacant lot near Warwick’s CBD could soon be the site of an expansive storage facility.
Developer Paul Dennis said he plans to build...
Developer accuses SDRC of ‘unlawful’ conduct
The developer of a multi-million dollar housing subdivision in Warwick has accused Southern Downs Regional Council of illegal and unreasonable conduct after it resolved...
Specsavers to set up shop in Warwick
A popular eyewear retailer will soon open its doors at Warwick’s Rose City Shoppingworld, joining a number of new businesses in the centre.
The optometrist...
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Motorist dead after ute collides with garbage truck west of Warwick
A man in his 60s has died after a ute and garbage truck collided with each other on the Cunningham Highway, west of Warwick...
