Nationals leadership spill tipped
Barnaby Joyce has announced he will challenge current Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack if a party room ‘spill’ happens tomorrow, Tuesday...
Residences, vehicle searched in relation to toddler’s death
Police have conducted searches of residences in Warwick today, Friday 31 January, as part of their investigations into the death of two-year-old Connor Horan...
Any action needed on aircon?
Patients who undergo surgery at Armidale Hospital during summer will soon have a more comfortable recovery with the announcement today (Wednesday 29 January) by...
Asbestos contract awarded
Asbestos remediation works at Southern Downs Regional Council waste facilities will cost just under $575,000, minutes of the January 2020 council meeting show.
The council...
Senior staff counselled over behaviour at workshop
Two senior Southern Downs Regional Council employees were counselled over alcohol-related behaviour at a management workshop held at Cherrabah Resort in December last year.
As...
Police, family appeal for information
Detectives have launched a public appeal as they continue investigations into the death of a two-year-old boy in Warwick in 2018.
In a statement released...
‘Bushfire repairs’ at Cunninghams Gap
The Queensland Government says works to repair the highway damaged by recent bushfires at Cunninghams Gap start will start tomorrow, Tuesday 28 January.
Transport and...
Local legend in Australia Day Honours List
Happy Australia Day – and a hearty congratulations to Les Meiklejohn, who has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2020...
Interns hit the region
Forty-five new doctors started the next phase of their careers with Darling Downs Health last week.
Darling Downs Health Acting Chief Executive Ms Shirley-Anne Gardiner...
Council names Citizen, Youth Citizen of the Year
Let’s hear a round of applause for the 2020 Southern Downs Citizen of the Year and Southern Downs Youth Citizen of the Year winners...
Feedback sought on Granite Belt vision
The Southern Downs Regional Council says it has “received significant interest from residents regarding the Granite Belt – Urban Design Framework project.
A council spokeswoman...
Toowoomba-Warwick pipeline possibly by end of year: Premier
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the Queensland Government will use its fast-tracking powers to build a new water pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick, potentially...
Candlelight vigil raises $1k for women’s refuge
The recent Candlelight Vigil hosted by the Zonta Club of Stanthorpe was a deeply moving and highly successful community event.
Thanks to the generosity of...
