MP uncovers telcos
NEW federal Maranoa MP David Littleproud has thrown his support behind the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) plan to investigate national roaming.
He said...
Councillors chat up residents
By Tania Phillips
RESIDENTS will get a chance to have a “Cuppa with the Councillors” at the QCWA Rooms in Stanthorpe later this month.
The first...
Talent show and much more
GOT talent and ready to hit the stage? Before trying the dizzying heights of X Factor, The Voice or Australia’s Got Talent, primary and...
Wild dogs to take the bait
THE war on wild dogs continues to be waged in the Southern Downs with the next round of the invasive pest control program, including...
Focus on the ability
By Tania Phillips
DisABILITY Action Week will be celebrated in the Southern Downs from 9-20 September, focusing on the ‘ABILITY’ in ‘disability’.
Southern Downs Regional...
Butt out in town centres
By Tania Phillips
ASHTRAY and cigarette butt bins in Southern Downs CBDs are soon to become a thing of the past, in light of Queensland’s...
Wine old time
By Tania Phillips
A DELEGATION of leading wine sommeliers and media representatives from Japan has further enhanced the Granite Belt’s growing international reputation as one...
Bird watching event takes to the wing
ALLORA Landcare Group (ALG) will team up with well-known ecologist Greg Ford to host a wildlife-themed morning at the picturesque Allora Mountain in September....
Bridges need names
WHAT’S in a name? The Southern Downs Regional Council thinks there’s quite a lot actually and is calling on the community to suggest names...
Cash flows for drought relief
SOUTHERN Downs community organisations affected by drought have been encouraged to apply for funding from the RACQ Foundation to help them get back on...
Trek on gorge track
THE annual Waddle and Saddle was held in Killarney’s Cambanoora Gorge at the weekend.
The mixed event for horse riders, cyclists and walkers along...
Rains cause minor flooding
HEAVY rains across the Southern Downs in the last week have filled creeks to overflowing and caused minor flooding in several areas.
The Bureau of...
Renewed scrutiny over controversial water licence
Despite persistent community opposition, Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy has so far resisted making a call on whether to call-in and reassess the controversial...
