Lister slams farm invasion
Southern Downs MP James Lister has slammed animal activists who stormed onto a Darling Downs farm yesterday, Sunday 24 March, believed to be part...
De-merger workshops next month
Community workshops will be held in the Southern Downs region in April after a local government specialist undertakes an assessment of issues surrounding de-amalgamation.
The...
Draft budget out for comment
The Southern Downs Regional Council has released its Draft Budget for 2019-2020 for public consultation and submissions are invited from residents.
A series of community...
Mixed rainfall across region
Rainfall across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt from storms last night, Thursday 14 March, was highly variable but more rain is forecast for...
Wet few days ahead: BOM
Warwick and Stanthorpe residents can expect some rain activity over the next few days according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), with showers and...
Extreme water restrictions from tomorrow
The Southern Downs Regional Council says every town in the Warwick and Stanthorpe regions – with the exception of Yangan – is far exceeding...
No state commitment on dam as yet
The Queensland Government is yet to announce its support or otherwise for Stanthorpe’s proposed Emu Swamp Dam.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack toured the site...
Apple, pear estimates revised downwards
Unprecedented heat and worsening drought conditions in many growing regions has prompted calls for the annual Apple and Pear Crop Estimate to be downgraded,...
Concerns for missing man
Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man reported missing from Leyburn.
A Queensland Police Service media bulletin issued today, Monday 11 March,...
Crime Stoppers Annual Golf Day
Warwick Crime Stoppers will hold 12th Annual Golf Day at the Warwick Golf Club this Wednesday 13 March.
The event is their largest annual fundraiser...
A legacy in steel
John Simpson had a vision for a striking steel sculpture depicting Warwick’s horse heritage to catch the eye of the visitor driving into the...
Council to release water info next week
The Southern Downs Regional Council appears to be moving towards crisis mode over water as community concern over the region’s water supplies mounts.
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Forfeit doesn’t dampen cultural flavour
The Warwick Water Rat’s Rugby Union club’s Cultural Round didn’t go to plan with their planned opposition, South Burnett Thrashers forfeiting, but that doesn’t...
