Council bullying ‘widespread’
By Jeremy Sollars
Allegations of a toxic workplace culture within local government workforces are not confined to the Southern Downs Regional Council, as documents tabled...
Emma’s ruby Miss Rodeo
By Jeremy Sollars
Emma Deicke from Bowen River in North Queensland was named Miss Rodeo Australia 2017 at a function in Warwick last Saturday night,...
Irate over historic shelters demolition
By Jeremy Sollars
Memorabilia from the demolished shelter sheds at Swanfels’ Pioneer Park east of Warwick has been placed in safe storage, the Southern Downs...
Growing interest in science
Students across the country will be getting their hands dirty for the annual Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) Hermitage Schools Plant Science Competition,...
Cattle prices stay high
The price of Australian cattle remains high, despite a seasonal price decline of 12 per cent between October and December 2016, according to Rural...
Who’s got all the pies?
By Jeremy Sollars
A special feature at this year’s Allora Heritage Weekend was the Monster Mobile Bakery from Goondiwindi.
The Monster Mobile Bakery will be...
Residents fume at speed of demolition
By Jeremy Sollars
Swanfels residents past and present are livid after the Southern Downs Regional Council demolished a historic shelter shed in the Swanfels Pioneer...
They’re the toast of the town
By Jeremy Sollars
Graham Buchner has been named Warwick’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year for 2017, with Greg Thouard taking out Stanthorpe’s top honour...
Get in quick for sports start vouchers
Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Sport Curtis Pitt has urged eligible parents to act quickly to secure $150 Get Started Vouchers with applications opening...
The pride of the show
Judging of the 2017 Miss Allora Showgirl and Junior Showgirl was held on Saturday afternoon 21 January.
Ashley McSorley was sashed Miss Showgirl, and Sophie...
Ray at potter’s wheel
By Jeremy Sollars
A conversation with Warwick potter RAY TAINTON, Warwick Potters Association patron ...
When you walk into Ray’s shed you are greeted by...
Care in the community
By Jeremy Sollars
Killarney Memorial Aged Care - better known as 'KMAC’ - is excited to be able to offer Home Care Packages to the...
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Celebrating the unsung heroes
As the Southern Downs gears up to celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Southern Downs Regional Council is extending its gratitude to the army of...
