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...
Unlimited travel within the state, border stays closed
Queenslanders will be able to undertake unlimited travel including overnight stays throughout the entire state from midday tomorrow – Monday 1 June - in...
Zero rate rise, half-yearly rates bills in Draft Budget
Southern Downs councillors have voted on the Draft Budget for 2020-2021 which is now out for public consultation and comment until Friday 12 June.
The...
New servo approved at special council meeting
Plans for a new 24/7 service station on the site of the St Mary’s Tennis Pavilion and squash courts at the intersection of Wood...
‘Expressions of interest’ for rural tank rebate: SDRC
Southern Downs councillors have voted to adopt the ‘Rural Water Tank Rebate Policy’ which will make rebates available for residents not connected to town...
Nominations open for triples
Nominations are now open for annual The Summit Triples Carnival on 12 April.
A sheet for the Club Championship Mixed Pairs has also been placed...
