Springborg quashes rumours
In brief
SOUTHERN Downs MP Lawrence Springborg has denied suggestions he will contest Bruce Scott’s Federal Seat of Maranoa.
In response to state media reports on...
Plenty to do and see during Disability Action Week
IN KEEPING with the idea of 'ability not disability', Disability Action Week activities from 10-17 September across the Southern Downs involve bowling, golf, tree...
Dump NAPLAN plea
By ALENA HIGGINS
A LOCAL teachers’ union head has called for NAPLAN tests to be scrapped, claiming ratepayers money could be better spent on extra...
Bulk disposal waste upgrade
STANTHORPE residents will be able to dispose of larger items such as furniture and tyres as part of a recently-completed $554,000 upgrade of Stanthorpe...
App’s quick fix
By ALENA HIGGINS
REPORTING an issue to council while on the move has never been easier with the launch of the Southern Downs Regional Council...
Trades take off
By ALENA HIGGINS
AFTER four long years of dreaming, planning and consulting, Warwick State High School has officially unveiled its new trade training centre.
The state-of-the-art...
Subsidy travels a long way
TRUDGING from Stanthorpe to Toowoomba several times a week for chemotherapy can take its toll when physical reserves are already low.
That’s what Mary Beach...
Kiwi horses humbled
TRANS Tasman rivalry was fierce at Morgan Park last weekend as Queensland and NSW battled it out against New Zealand for the prestigious Cooper...
Manager leaves council
A SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council (SDRC) manager has jumped ship, taking on a director’s role at a neighbouring council.
Tenterfield Shire Council (TSC) announced on...
Learn the lingo
In brief
ALL Year 5 students in Queensland state schools will have to learn a language from 2015.
Currently it is mandatory for all students to...
Best of the best
Winners and commendations for the different categories were as follows:
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
Highly Commended: Sasha-Ethell Donadel (Kristen Lovett Accounting Services)
Winner: Josh Lowe (Premier Meats)
Excellence...
Cream of the crop
THE cream of Tenterfield businesses were out in force last Thursday night as council held its inaugural business and tourism awards.
It was a sold-out...
Countdown to multicultural event
On Saturday, 31 May, the Stanthorpe International Club will host the much-anticipated Festival of Football, a day dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of...
