Mayor’s need for speed
WESTERN Australia’s City of Wanneroo Mayor Tracey Roberts has encouraged her Southern Downs counterpart to join her and become the second mayor in Australia...
‘Wishlist’ sorts region’s priorities
By TANIA PHILLIPS
THE sewer for Allora and the Emu Swamp Dam top a list of ‘regional priorities’ given the thumbs up by Southern Downs...
Council seeks your advice
SUITABLY qualified and skilled members of the community will soon have the opportunity to apply for a position on one of eight advisory committees,...
Celebration keeps seniors on their toes
By TANIA PHILLIPS
AUGUST is a busy month for seniors living on the Southern Downs with Seniors Week being celebrated from 13 to 21 August.
This...
Council backs youth with a plan
THE Southern Downs Regional Council Youth Action Plan for 2016/2017 was endorsed by the council at the recent general meeting.
Southern Downs mayor Tracy...
Rodeo fund-raiser isn’t trivial
By TANIA PHILLIPS
ASHLEIGH Grant, an entrant in this year’s Warwick Rodeo Queen Quest will hold a trivia night at the showgrounds as a fund-raiser...
What a weekend!
THIS weekend promises to be lots of fun and all that jazz for the final weekend of this year’s Iconic Jumpers and Jazz in...
Taxi driver armed robbery
POLICE are investigating the attempted armed robbery of a taxi driver at Warwick on Thursday night.
Queensland police media said at 7.30pm the taxi driver...
Denny boy, do it
By TANIA PHILLIPS
GOOD luck, Matthew, we’re right behind you - that was the message from his home town to Olympic track and field competitor...
Staff dress down for gift that gives twice
THE Salvation Army is the latest beneficiary of Southern Downs Regional Council’s ‘Casual for a Cause’ staff initiative, receiving a donation from staff who...
Fun in bonfire backdrop
By TANIA PHILLIPS
MORE than 4000 people headed to Killarney for this year’s Killarney Bonfire Night.
Organisers were thrilled with the crowds - with people coming...
Superbikes hit the road
THE AustralianSuperbike roadshow is on the move again, and this time it’s heading to Rose City Shoppingworld, Warwick, ahead of Round five of the...
Helping sick kids through local art
The Warwick Art Gallery has come together with Queensland Children's Hospital to "help make the hospital feel more like home" for sick kids and...
