A ‘COVID-19 safe’ Queensland election in October
The Palaszczuk Government says it is “forging ahead with a COVID-safe plan to ensure Queenslanders can vote safely at the State Election in October”.
Attorney-General...
Political grandstanding on border continues
Political point-scoring over the re-opening of Queensland’s border continues with Prime Minister Scott Morrison today declaring after a National Cabinet meeting that the Queensland...
Junior rugby league season cancelled
The Warwick and District Junior Rugby League Executive committee and representatives from all junior rugby league clubs met last night – Thursday 11 June...
Warwick SES takes delivery of life-saving equipment
The Warwick State Emergency Service (SES) has received new specialised rescue equipment from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, funded under the Energising QLD...
Recruitment firm engaged to conduct CEO search
The Southern Downs Regional Council has engaged national firm Davidson Recruitment to find a new Chief Executive Officer following the departure in April of...
Have your say on National Ag Workforce Survey
The Federal Government’s consultation on the National Agricultural Workforce Survey has been extended to Monday 3 August 2020.
The National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee is...
Local legends in Queen’s birthday honours
Two local legends have been named in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for Australia – Stanthorpe’s JAMES MASSEY and former Southern Downs MP...
Anger at sudden QCWA branch closure
The Stanthorpe Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) has been permanently closed, with members apparently gagged from speaking publicly about the decision.
It...
Effluent overflow into Condamine River in Warwick
The Southern Downs Regional Council has informed the community of an effluent overflow that occurred yesterday into the Condamine River at the Warwick Sewage...
SDRC gives views on bushfires to Royal Commission
A council submission on the 2019 bushfires in the region to the Royal Commission on National Natural Disaster Arrangements has raised issues over emergency...
Bonner a true champion of our districts…
Last week father time called stumps on an innings well played by Peter Bonner. The Southern Downs, Tenterfield and Liston communities have lost a...
Federal Court rules on 2011 live export ban
Federal MP for Maranoa and Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says the government will “carefully work through” a Federal Court decision handed down today on...
Record year of giving for Queensland Country Bank
Queensland Country Bank announces its “record-breaking” year of giving back to communities throughout regional Queensland, with over $200,000 donated to groups throughout the state,...
