Cattle deaths attributed to feed
Biosecurity Queensland is urging livestock owners to be cautious when sourcing fodder supplies after the deaths of 14 cattle on a property at Eukey...
Meet your 2019 Warwick Showgirl
Autumn Taylor was crowned Warwick Showgirl 2019 at the Warwick Showgirl and Rural Ambassador Presentation Evening held last Saturday 16 February.
Pictured with Autumn (second...
Cattle deaths under investigation
Biosecurity Queensland says the results of an investigation into a potential anthrax outbreak south of Stanthorpe are expected to be released tomorrow.
A number of...
Delay in re-locating flying foxes
The Southern Downs Regional Council has reminded the community that flying foxes are protected under State and Federal Government legislation.
In a statement released this...
Water-bombers called in for bushfire
A bushfire in Girraween National Park is continuing to burn and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises residents in the affected area to...
Spotlight on invasive pests
A national competition for school students of all ages will spotlight invasive pests and their effects on Australia’s agriculture industries.
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries...
“Dam business case stacks up: Chamber”
the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce delivered the final detailed business case for the Granite Belt Irrigation Project – the proposed Emu...
Pipeline contract awarded
Construction of the new Storm King Dam raw water pipeline is set to get underway in March with a tender being awarded for the...
Truck driver to be choppered out
Freestone Road north of Warwick at the Palmer Bridge is open to traffic following a serious heavy vehicle accident near the bridge this afternoon.
Two...
DPM seeks dam meeting with state
Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack is hopeful of meeting with Queensland Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham this...
Current water restrictions to stay
The Southern Downs Regional Council has no immediate plans to increase urban water restrictions despite the region's dams being significantly depleted.
Leslie Dam, Warwick's primary...
Federal drought funding finalised
The Southern Downs Regional Council says communities around region will benefit from new infrastructure projects with the council last week securing $1 million in...