Canadian criminologist appointed new UniSQ Vice Chancellor
The University of Southern Queensland has announced the appointment of internationally respected academic leader Professor Paul Mazerolle as its next Vice-Chancellor and President.
Professor Mazerolle...
Killarney vintage fashion parade a ‘real labour of love’
There was a touch of old-world charm and plenty of local pride at the Killarney Senior Citizens Hall over the weekend, where guests gathered...
Recognition at last for forgotten soldiers
The spirit of remembrance was alive in Stanthorpe last week as community members, relatives, and RSL representatives gathered at the cemetery to pay tribute...
Markets firm despite wet weather
Welcome rainfall across the Southern Downs saw numbers ease at this week’s Warwick Saleyards as wet conditions kept some producers from transporting stock.
A total...
Rain keeps numbers down at sheep and lamb sale
Wet weather saw a smaller yarding at this week’s Warwick sheep and lamb sale, with agents and vendors presenting just 1306 head, a notably...
Council reviewing feedback on draft planning scheme
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling community consultation on its draft planning scheme success after receiving hundreds of submissions.
Over an eight-week period, the council...
Lister’s alleged threat to Labor MP thrown out
Queensland speaker Pat Weir has thrown out an allegation that Southern Downs MP James Lister threatened an opposition MP in parliament.
Documents tabled in parliament...
Stringing together timely masterpieces
It was a concert like no other when performing arts and visual arts created a fusion of sound and colour at the Stanthorpe Little...
Allora becomes spooky Halloween wonderland
Despite some early showers, the Allora Trick or Treat Trail and BBQ drew an estimated 400 children and parents.
Families came from both local areas...
Hospital helipad closure linked to lengthy wait for patient transfer
Darling Downs Health has insisted the temporary closure of Warwick Hospital’s helipad has not impacted patient outcomes following reports a man waited up to...
Mayor responds to state’s proposed reforms
While broadly welcoming local government reforms announced by the Queensland government last week (21 October), Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Melissa Hamilton this week...
Markets mainly unchanged
Agents and vendors combined to present similar numbers for both the cattle sales and the sheep and lamb sales this week.
The markets were mainly...
Cunningham Highway rebuild begins
Early works have begun as the state government commits to fixing the Cunningham Highway.
In attempts to improve safety and make the road more...
