$20,000 road upgrades to commence
Safety improvement works at a high-risk road near Warwick will commence on Monday 31 May as part of the federal government’s 2020-21 Black Spot...
State nod for local volunteer
A local water charity hero has been named a finalist for Queensland’s prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award for going above and beyond to...
Storage facility plans for Warwick site
A huge vacant lot near Warwick’s CBD could soon be the site of an expansive storage facility.
Developer Paul Dennis said he plans to build...
Developer accuses SDRC of ‘unlawful’ conduct
The developer of a multi-million dollar housing subdivision in Warwick has accused Southern Downs Regional Council of illegal and unreasonable conduct after it resolved...
Specsavers to set up shop in Warwick
A popular eyewear retailer will soon open its doors at Warwick’s Rose City Shoppingworld, joining a number of new businesses in the centre.
The optometrist...
SDRC fights international apple imports
Southern Downs Regional Council has thrown its support behind the region’s apple growers, as concerns about the potential importation of USA apples to Australia...
Uni hub vision for Warwick
Warwick students may soon be able to complete university degrees from the comfort of their home town and with all the support a campus...
Southern Downs thanks its volunteers
Last week, Warwick celebrated National Volunteer Week with a morning tea, a sausage sizzle, and a surprise visit from country music singer Adam Brand.
During...
New plan to tackle pests released
Southern Downs Regional Council has released its draft Invasive Pests Strategic Plan 2020-24 for public consultation, with landholder compliance measures that look very different...
Support for women escaping violence
The federal government has pledged more than $160 million over three years towards helping those who decide to leave a violent home, including first-of-its-kind...
$1.5m netting boost
After years of campaigning, Queensland apple and pear growers will soon have access to $1.5 million in grants to purchase and install protective netting.
The...
Fire destroys Applethorpe home
A family has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their Applethorpe home on Sunday 16 May.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said...


















