Delay in re-locating flying foxes
The Southern Downs Regional Council has reminded the community that flying foxes are protected under State and Federal Government legislation.
In a statement released this...
Water-bombers called in for bushfire
A bushfire in Girraween National Park is continuing to burn and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises residents in the affected area to...
Spotlight on invasive pests
A national competition for school students of all ages will spotlight invasive pests and their effects on Australia’s agriculture industries.
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries...
“Dam business case stacks up: Chamber”
the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce delivered the final detailed business case for the Granite Belt Irrigation Project – the proposed Emu...
Pipeline contract awarded
Construction of the new Storm King Dam raw water pipeline is set to get underway in March with a tender being awarded for the...
Truck driver to be choppered out
Freestone Road north of Warwick at the Palmer Bridge is open to traffic following a serious heavy vehicle accident near the bridge this afternoon.
Two...
DPM seeks dam meeting with state
Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack is hopeful of meeting with Queensland Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham this...
Current water restrictions to stay
The Southern Downs Regional Council has no immediate plans to increase urban water restrictions despite the region's dams being significantly depleted.
Leslie Dam, Warwick's primary...
Federal drought funding finalised
The Southern Downs Regional Council says communities around region will benefit from new infrastructure projects with the council last week securing $1 million in...
ANZ Bank cuts services
“Take your banking elsewhere” is the war-cry from Maranoa MP and Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud as the ANZ Bank this month pulled services...
Deputy PM to tour dam site
Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack will tour the site of the proposed Emu Swamp Dam near Stanthorpe this Wednesday 30 January...
Locals on honours list
Four local legends feature in the 2019 Australia Day national honours list released today, Saturday 26 January.
Former Warwick Shire deputy mayor Doug Cutmore, Warwick...
Allora becomes spooky Halloween wonderland
Despite some early showers, the Allora Trick or Treat Trail and BBQ drew an estimated 400 children and parents.
Families came from both local areas...
