Toilets transformed by artworks
Seven amenities blocks in the northern part of the Southern Downs will be transformed in the coming weeks by artwork. The project is being...
Only Pennisi and Gow in “Yes“ camp
The Granite Belt Community Association (GBCA) has vowed to continue the fight for Stanthorpe to de-amalgamate from Warwick and form a new Granite Belt...
Music festival deaths investigated
Police will prepare a report for the Queensland Coroner following the deaths of two people at a bush music festival at Cherrabah Resort east...
Easter waste facility hours
During the Easter period, Southern Downs Regional Council waste collection services and waste facilities will operate as normal with a few exceptions.
The following waste...
$5 million for pipeline extension
The first sod has been officially ‘turned’ on a $5 million project to extend Warwick’s recycled water pipeline network to the industrial estates off...
Animal activists charged with trespass
Police have charged 11 people with trespass and drug offences following animal activist ‘farm invasions’ in recent weeks, including at Carey Brothers abattoir at...
New waste contractor announced
The Southern Downs Regional Council has awarded its household waste collection and bulk waste haulage contract to Cleanaway Pty Ltd after a tender process...
Election date finally announced
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced the federal election will be held on Saturday May 18.
Speaking from Parliament House this morning, Thursday 11...
Take a spin in Stanthorpe’s Kilpa Street Park
Children and the young at heart can now take a spin around Stanthorpe’s Kilpa Street Park thanks to 10-year old resident Isobella Kerrigan.
New play...
Police complaint considered over abattoir invasion
“It’s a conspiracy to disrupt agriculture in Australia.”
That’s how Greg Carey described the invasion of his Yangan abattoir by animal rights activists in the...
Activists break into abattoir
No arrests have been made or charges laid after a gang of vegan activists broke into the Carey Brothers abattoir at Yangan east of...
Winery on the march into Asia
A Granite Belt winery will soon be conquering the Asian market with funding from the Queensland Government to help grow their enterprise.
Minister for Agricultural...
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Deputy Mayor announces end date
The Southern Downs Regional Council Deputy Mayor Sheryl Windle will not seek re-election when this council term is over.
She made the announcement quite casually...
