Region’s dams open for some activities from today
Following the State Government’s advice that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased from today – Saturday 2 May - Southern Downs dams will be reopened...
‘Follow the recreation rules this weekend’: Premier
Ahead of COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions easing over the long weekend, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Steven Miles have urged Queenslanders not to take...
Train and car collide at rail crossing, minor injuries
The Warwick-Allora Road is open after a train collided with a sedan at Toolburra just outside Warwick earlier today, Friday 1 May.
The accident happened...
Pink diamonds set to become even greater rarity
In case you didn’t already know, Australia produces the finest pink diamonds anywhere in the world – and later this year they’re predicted to...
Drought announcement ‘next couple of weeks’: Minister
Primary producers across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt are awaiting an announcement from the Queensland Government on the annual review of the region’s...
‘Communication’ the key during challenging times
Helen Harm sets great store on communication and says it’s even more important than usual during COVID-19.
The Warwick real estate agent – who says...
SDRC councillors appoint Stroud Acting CEO
The Southern Downs Regional Council has appointed its Director of Sustainable Development Jane Stroud as Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Councillors at their April meeting...
Medicos expand ‘Telehealth’ during COVID-19
Warwick’s Peppertree Medical has always utilised Telehealth and during COVID-19 those services have been more beneficial for patients than ever.
Practice manager Barbara Austin says...
Harvest season can go ahead safely: Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has assured growers they can maintain a seasonal workforce while meeting their COVID-19 public health obligations.
In a statement released today, Wednesday...
Plan to re-introduce councillor committee system
The new Southern Downs Regional Council administration has proposed the re-introduction of ‘Standing Committees’ of councillors which would meet monthly ahead of general meetings,...
Drought community support still available
The Southern Downs Regional Council says financial hardship funding is still available to drought-affected rural households through The Salvation Army and Federal Government’s Drought...
State waives $33.8M in land rent for farmers, tourism
The Queensland Government says “more than 6000 farmers, businesses, tourism operators, and community and sports clubs, won’t have to pay state land rent for...
Father and son flee as grass fires claim home
One home has been confirmed lost while elsewhere a small town was left counting their blessings after firefighters spent the weekend battling multiple fires...
