New video promotes region
The Southern Downs Regional Council says the region is set to become South East Queensland’s “next major growth area”, with the launch of the...
Temps to drop over the weekend
By Jeremy Sollars
Snow or no snow, we may indeed see some morning frost on the ground this weekend across the Southern Downs...
Maryvale workshop coming up
Maryvale residents will play a big part in shaping the future of their community with a date officially set for public consultation on the...
Popular landmark closes
Granite Belt tourism landmark Vincenzo’s at the Big Apple at Thulimbah has closed suddenly.
A sign on the entrance states that “the landlord has re-taken...
100-plus charges laid after raids
Detectives from the Organised Crime Gang Group’s (OCGG) Taskforce Maxima along with officers from the Warwick and Stanthorpe Criminal Investigation Branches (CIB) yesterday wrapped...
Waiting to hear from ag minister
By Jeremy Sollars
A renewed state drought declaration for the Southern Downs and Granite Belt could be imminent, as some local districts experience...
Senseless act horrifies police
In an act that local police are calling heartless, six alpacas were shot and killed at a rural Glen Aplin property near Stanthorpe last...
Vegetation law through overnight
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) and industry members are today frustrated and disappointed following the passing of poor and unbalanced vegetation management legislation by...
Council working on water efficiency plan
By Jeremy Sollars
The Southern Downs Regional Council has no immediate plans to increase water restrictions across the region, despite the continuation of...
First hurdle cleared on de-merger move
By Jeremy Sollars
Organisers of a rally in Stanthorpe tomorrow calling for de-amalgamation from Warwick have more than 5000 signatures on a petition...
Tomorrow, we remember them…
Anzac Day services will be held across the region tomorrow, Wednesday 25 April...head along to the one nearest to you...lest we forget...
ALLORA…
5.30am: Dawn Service,...
Missing girl found safe and well
Police and emergency services searching for a missing child near Warwick have located the child safe and well.
At about 3pm yesterday, Friday 20 April,...
Beef producers bullish
Queensland beef producers are driving a lift in the state’s rural confidence, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey found.
The combination of favourable seasonal conditions...
