Landfills set to close
With the region’s landfills nearing capacity, now is a critical time for Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) to consider its next step in waste...
Fatal crash at Allora under investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash at Allora overnight last night, Sunday 11 April.
A police spokesman today...
Farm labour shortage continues
2020 is over, but the pandemic still does not have a clear end in sight.
Outbreaks are still occurring, Australia’s international borders are still closed,...
Design to take ‘4 to 6 months’
A detailed design for the major upgrade of the Warwick Saleyards is likely to be up to six months away, following a vote of...
Accommodation providers enjoy Covid-free Easter
Accommodation providers in the Granite Belt have breathed a collective sigh of relief after Greater Brisbane’s snap three-day lockdown was lifted just in time...
New home for radio station
The Southern Downs Regional Council last week approved a development application for the re-location of local community radio station Rose City FM into a...
SDRC budget process underway
Southern Downs Regional Council’s 2021-22 budget process has commenced.
A Council spokesperson said SDRC has completed a preliminary budget workshop, discussed key areas for consideration...
Brewery and distillery coming to town
Stanthorpe’s town centre will soon welcome an exciting new micro-brewery and distillery.
An application by Kim and Paul Gaffney to turn a property at 61...
Warwick’s 2021 Easter Markets
The lifting of Greater Brisbane's snap three-day lockdown has come just in time for the Easter long weekend, with many heading straight to Warwick...
Community fights road closure
A group of Bony Mountain residents have joined forces to object to the proposed closure of part of Tv Repeater Road.
Neighbours of Maydan Feedlot...
Major music festival refused
Much-loved electronic music festival Arcadia has been abruptly cancelled following a decision by Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) to deny a permit for the...
Covid statement by Premier, Chief Health Officer…
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young issued the following statement earlier today, Thursday 1 April, on the Covid situation and...
Farmers warn of rising food prices
As fuel prices continue to sit at upwards of $2.60 a litre throughout the region, and producers continue to battle the current drought, people...
