Plaza renovations to begin
$3 million carpark and building renovations will soon begin at the Stanthorpe Plaza, with existing tenants to vacate the centre by the end of...
Landfills set to close
With the region’s landfills nearing capacity, now is a critical time for Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) to consider its next step in waste...
Fatal crash at Allora under investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash at Allora overnight last night, Sunday 11 April.
A police spokesman today...
Farm labour shortage continues
2020 is over, but the pandemic still does not have a clear end in sight.
Outbreaks are still occurring, Australia’s international borders are still closed,...
Design to take ‘4 to 6 months’
A detailed design for the major upgrade of the Warwick Saleyards is likely to be up to six months away, following a vote of...
Accommodation providers enjoy Covid-free Easter
Accommodation providers in the Granite Belt have breathed a collective sigh of relief after Greater Brisbane’s snap three-day lockdown was lifted just in time...
New home for radio station
The Southern Downs Regional Council last week approved a development application for the re-location of local community radio station Rose City FM into a...
SDRC budget process underway
Southern Downs Regional Council’s 2021-22 budget process has commenced.
A Council spokesperson said SDRC has completed a preliminary budget workshop, discussed key areas for consideration...
Brewery and distillery coming to town
Stanthorpe’s town centre will soon welcome an exciting new micro-brewery and distillery.
An application by Kim and Paul Gaffney to turn a property at 61...
Warwick’s 2021 Easter Markets
The lifting of Greater Brisbane's snap three-day lockdown has come just in time for the Easter long weekend, with many heading straight to Warwick...
Community fights road closure
A group of Bony Mountain residents have joined forces to object to the proposed closure of part of Tv Repeater Road.
Neighbours of Maydan Feedlot...
Major music festival refused
Much-loved electronic music festival Arcadia has been abruptly cancelled following a decision by Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) to deny a permit for the...
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Allora pool decision reversed, operator extends for two more years
Swim coach Andrew Fidge has secured another two years in control of Allora Pool, the Southern Downs council has revealed, bringing an end to...
