Bridge closures hit home
FEEDBACK is being sought on the impact of recent bridge closures and reduced load limits in the Southern Downs.
Southern Downs Regional Council recently closed...
Policies get the rubber stamp
By ALENA HIGGINS
DEPUTY mayor Ross Bartley says he is “disappointed” his fellow councillors adopted 11 policies en masse during last month’s general meeting, saying...
Red Cross marks centenary
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE first Queensland country branch of Australian Red Cross will celebrate 100 years of continuous service at a gala presentation tomorrow.
Clara Bedford...
Dental state average bettered
LASTEST figures reveal Darling Downs’ hospitals are punching above the state average when it comes to waiting times - but they’re still lengthy.
No Darling...
High speed broadband
In brief
WORK to connect Stanthorpe to super fast broadband has begun.
A total of 276 Stanthorpe premises are a step closer to accessing the NBN...
Councillor’s open doors plea
By ALENA HIGGINS
“ERODING democracy” is how one Southern Downs Regional councillor has described a move to allow council policies to be made “in principle”...
We’re on the job
DARLING Downs residents are some of the most likely in the state to secure employment, however a significant proportion of young people are struggling...
Artists go wild with skills
By ALENA HIGGINS
ABOUT 70 people came out to the Warwick Art Group studio on Saturday to witness the official opening of Ann Fogarty’s first...
Barby for furry ones
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE Warwick Animal Welfare Association held its monthly fund-raising barbecue at Rose City markets last weekend.
It was a successful day, with one...
Frank appeal on streets
By ALENA HIGGINS
FRANK Taylor was just 24 years of age when he began losing his sight.
The year was 1964 and Mr Taylor, a newlywed,...
Water woes
By ALENA HIGGINS
A KARARA ratepayer has voiced fury at being slugged extra water charges when the town water she’s supplied is “filthy and stinks”.
Tracey...
100 reasons to celebrate
IN LESS than two months, Thulimbah State School is set to celebrate its centenary.
Taking place on the October long weekend (4, 5 and 6),...
Deadly plane catastrophe set for 70 year tribute
“Cleared to 5,000 feet, or 4,000 feet if you wish … report sighting Caboolture.”
“Roger. Roger. Will do.”
The last exchange between air traffic control and...
