Deathtrap: dog’s cruel ending but ’evidence lacking’
By STEVE GRAY
A WARWICK man has escaped prosecution after his dog became hopelessly entangled around a post and died in the hot sun.
The incident...
Men’s Shed into fire station
ALLORA’S Fire Station has gained a new lease on life and will transform itself into the local Men’s Shed.
The Southern Downs Regional Council recently...
Plum job to grow superfood
A NEW plum developed by scientists at Queensland’s Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) could join blueberries and cranberries as a super-food packed...
New look for Cherry Lane
TRANQUIL beauty surrounds the visitor at Stanthorpe’s new-look Cherry Lane Nursery on Sugarloaf Road.
Stanthorpe local and new owner Morwenna Harslett has been hard at...
Celebrating past
CALLING all collectors and historical enthusiasts. The place to be this weekend is the Allora Showgrounds where the Warwick Veteran and Vintage Vehicle Club...
Bill scam alert
ERGON Energy has warned customers they may be targeted with phishing emails seeking personal information and payment of bogus electricity accounts.
Ergon Group Manager Brett...
Look up and live…
WITH more extreme heat on the way those working or transporting machinery near powerlines are being warned to look up and live.
The hot temperatures...
Driving dills
STANTHORPE POLICE
GOING to the aid of a drink-driving mate isn’t a wise move if you’ve been drinking yourself.
That’s the lesson one man learned in...
Fire veteran fuels debate
By STEVE GRAY
THE vast areas of state-owned land in Australia would be better managed under local control, a 40-year veteran of volunteer rural firefighting...
Watch water use
WITH heatwave conditions returning to the Southern Downs residents need to be aware of water restrictions.
The Southern Downs Regional Council said water use across...
Blundell back in action
MAYOR Peter Blundell returned to work with Southern Downs Regional Council on Monday.
Cr Blundell said he is feeling well and rested following illness late...
Teens face court over break-in
THREE juveniles will all face several charges in the Warwick Children’s Court after a break-in at the Cowboys Rugby League Club overnight on Monday.
The...
Stay safe this snake season
As warmer weather sets in, Southern Downs residents are reminded to be on the lookout for snakes.
So far this snake season (September and October),...
