Dam ‘run-out’ still December-January
The Southern Downs Regional Council says carting of emergency water to Stanthorpe is still forecast to commence in December this year or January 2020,...
Swine flu creates China ‘protein gap’
In September African Swine Fever (ASF) extended its reach to the Philippines, Korea and most disturbingly to Australian borders at Timor Leste, according to...
Prime Lamb Carcass results
Warren Schelbach (left) with his Champion ‘Pen of Three’, pictured with buyer Angus Gross of GR Prime Meats and ‘hook’ judge Greg Carey of...
Pressure on state over Emu Swamp
Federal Minister for Water Resources and Maranoa MP David Littleproud this week called on the Queensland Government to “take swift action and build dams...
Tender called for ‘critical condition’ assessments
The Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for tenders from consultants to undertake a ‘critical asset condition assessment’ of its water and wastewater treatment...
New trailer increases mobility
With the region continuing to be placed on a high to extreme fire danger alert one local volunteer Rural Fire Brigade has added to...
Info sought on low act
Opportunistic thieves have once again demonstrated that with the region going through a devastating drought times of crisis bring out the worst in people.
A...
Community hub set to open
The Southern Downs Regional Council says as the Granite Belt continues to recover from the bush fires, a new community hub will open its...
Cannabis farms top secret
The location of the latest medical cannabis farm in Queensland remains a government secret, despite other local media reporting this month it was rumoured...
Saleyards Master Plan kept confidential
The Southern Downs Regional Council has endorsed a new Master Plan for the council-owned Warwick Saleyards but the document is ‘commercial in confidence’ and...
Snakes looking to ‘feed and breed’
Local snake-catcher Drew Godfrey has issued a gentle warning to residents who live in bushland or near it, as snakes continue to come out...
Entries call for Prime Lamb comp
Lamb producers are being encouraged to prepare their entries for the 2019 Warwick Show and Rodeo Society Prime Lamb Carcass Competition, being held from...
Band comp champs step up with debut track
In early 2024, Ethan Johnson started learning guitar out of boredom, but fast forward to now, and his band Coolburn with Ena Furness, Tilly...
