Letter to the editor: ‘A fair go?’
In response to recent comments made by Tracy Dobie about Vic Pennisi and the newly-elected Councillors of the Southern Downs Region, I would like...
Respiratory clinic now open
The Condamine Medical Centre in Warwick has opened its doors at 67 Guy St to support patients dealing with symptoms associated with COVID-19, influenza...
Find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day this Sunday
Mother’s Day is this Sunday 10 May and Warwick Watchmakers and Jewellers has no shortage of gift options for the special Mum in your...
Emu Swamp Dam construction tender due out in July
The Granite Belt Irrigation Project – the commercial entity driving the proposed Emu Swamp Dam near Stanthorpe – says civil contractors “have been given...
‘Sensible steps back to school’: Premier
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the first steps allowing Queensland children to return to school.
Speaking to media in Brisbane earlier today – Monday...
Minutes show further details on CEO departure
The employment agreement of outgoing Southern Downs Regional Council chief executive officer David Keenan was “terminated by council and by mutual agreement”, minutes of...
Allora roadworks to start next week
Southern Downs Regional Council has announced roadworks will commence on Forde Street at Allora between Warwick Street and Drayton Street next Monday 11 May.
A...
Region’s dams open for some activities from today
Following the State Government’s advice that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased from today – Saturday 2 May - Southern Downs dams will be reopened...
‘Follow the recreation rules this weekend’: Premier
Ahead of COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions easing over the long weekend, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Steven Miles have urged Queenslanders not to take...
Train and car collide at rail crossing, minor injuries
The Warwick-Allora Road is open after a train collided with a sedan at Toolburra just outside Warwick earlier today, Friday 1 May.
The accident happened...
Pink diamonds set to become even greater rarity
In case you didn’t already know, Australia produces the finest pink diamonds anywhere in the world – and later this year they’re predicted to...
Drought announcement ‘next couple of weeks’: Minister
Primary producers across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt are awaiting an announcement from the Queensland Government on the annual review of the region’s...
Thrift shopping meets sustainability in nation’s largest secondhand sale
Southern Downs residents are gearing up to join Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt.
More than three million pre-loved items will go up for sale at...
