Scott rings changes for mobiles
THE Federal Government has $100 million to spend on improved mobile phone coverage, and Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott wants your input.
“The Coalition made...
Give way rules
SOME drivers seem confused by road crossings that are designated as “shared zones”, such as those in Palmerin Street, Warwick..
While care and consideration is...
Heat no problem for local bats
THE Southern Downs appears to have escaped the many flying fox deaths that have plagued areas east of the range since last week’s heatwave...
A volunteer hero
By STEVE GRAY
BETTE Bonney works well over 40 hours a week as a volunteer, and her enthusiasm is catching.
Along with her other voluntary commitments,...
Chamber off track, says council
By STEVE GRAY
THE Warwick Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been rebuffed by the Southern Downs Regional Council over its campaign to reinvigorate the...
Man killed in crash
A MAN was killed and three others injured after a two-vehicle crash at Glen Aplin on Tuesday afternoon.
The four men were in a station...
From flood piano to boat
STORMS over the past week are a stark reminder of the devastating floods of 2010-11.
This week Tenterfield commemorated the events of 11 January, 2011...
Mayor is recovering
SOUTHERN Downs Mayor Peter Blundell will return to work later this month after an operation for a heart condition.
Cr Blundell was hospitalised in Stanthorpe...
The year that was – 2013
By STEVE GRAY
January
FOR the third time in four years widespread flooding occurred across the district and beyond as ex-tropical cyclone dumped huge amounts of...
Eye-spy assault
Police briefs
STANTHORPE police have reported a relatively trouble-free New Year, with just one serious incident reported.
Police said that while reviewing CCTV footage from Victoria...
Safer drivers merit reward
By STEVE GRAY
QUEENSLAND is researching licence discounts but has no immediate plans to offer rewards to safer drivers, as happens in New South Wales.
The...
Heatwave takes its toll
By STEVE GRAY
RECENT storm activity and a heatwave across the Darling Downs has forced a large number of birds and animals into care, said...
Protect your pets
Warwick Town and Country Vets are a trusted resource for pet and livestock owners during snake season, a time when encounters with snakes become...
