Bin expansion remains a community concern
The kerbside waste expansion that officially commenced on 4 April is still a major concern for rural Southern Downs residents due to its cost...
Car crashes into Lister’s office
Last Thursday, a car crashed into Southern Downs Member James Lister's Warwick-based office in King Street
A police spokesperson said after the crash was reported,...
Local cinema applies for SCREEN fund
After a rough few years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Warwick Twin Cinema has applied for the second round of SCREEN Fund, which opened...
Sign me up in support of Auslan Day
It is the 13 April 1989, and the first Auslan (Australian Sign Language) dictionary has just been published.
This publication officially gives the Australian...
In Brief
Election date announced for 21 May
Australia will hold a general election on Saturday May 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday.
Council acknowledges...
Feral animal attacks a more visible problem
Rural Southern Downs property owners are facing the challenges of wild dogs, cats, and foxes impacting the viability of their land.
Southern Downs Regional...
Travel safety advice this Easter
Due to recent weather events including flooding in the Southern Downs and surrounding regions, roads have been damaged and travellers are encouraged to be...
In Brief
Drought resilience funding
The eight Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs will receive an extra $4 million to work together on projects that will build...
Southern Downs events a runaway success
Over the past few weeks, the Southern Downs region has played host to a variety of both tourist attracting and community spirited events.
After...
Man found dead outside Warwick Police Station
A 50-year-old male was found deceased in his vehicle outside the Warwick Police Station on Sunday at 8.30am.
Warwick Police acting Officer in Charge...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we're highlighting FREDDIE and THEO.
Ages: 6 months
Adoption fee: $575 for...
Letters to the editor
Emu Swamp Dam
The Editor,
M$ 126.5 for the proposed Emu Swamp Dam (ESD) to the benefit of about 50 rich farmers and farming companies.
This...
Mayor presses state to solve helipad shutdown
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has urged Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls to find a solution for the Warwick Hospital helipad, warning its ongoing...
