Murray stays put
By ALENA HIGGINS
TENTERFIELD Shire Council deputy mayor Brian Murray will not contest the mayoral seat at this month’s election, as reported by the Southern...
GBWT selects new board
By ALENA HIGGINS
MICHAEL Bourke has been elected unopposed as the president of Granite Belt Wine and Tourism (GBWT) following its annual general meeting on...
Six locals among the best
SIX nominees from Warwick and surrounds are among 28 finalists named in this year’s Condamine Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions to the region’s environment.
The...
Earthquake from blast
In brief
THE shockwaves from a massive truck explosion earlier this month on the Mitchell Highway near Wyandra was the cause of a previously identified...
Retrospective rate rage
By ALENA HIGGINS
AN ANGRY group of Rosenthal Heights ratepayers are demanding answers after being slugged two years' worth of back-dated rates last week.
The unwitting...
CEO resigns
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE hunt is on for a new captain to take the helm of Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) after chief executive officer...
Finalists:
Southern Downs Regional Council (Warwick) - CULTURAL HERITAGE CATEGORY
Sue Hamlet, Fledge Design Studio (Warwick) - MEDIA CATEGORY
Spicers Retreats (Maryvale) - WILDLIFE CATEGORY
Dawn Heath, Environmental...
Kim’s bit for cancer research
THE woman once dubbed ‘cooking’s JK Rowling’ is heading back to the Southern Downs to promote her latest cookbook.
Popular 4 Ingredients author Kim McCosker...
Don’t ignore emergencies
RELUCTANCE by some people to acknowledge their need for emergency assistance has prompted Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) to reinforce the importance of calling triple-zero.
Darling...
Projects off the table
By ALENA HIGGINS
LOCAL landholders can rest easy after Ergon Energy gave assurances that further infrastructure projects are off the table for Stanthorpe in the...
Protracted power drama ends
By ALENA HIGGINS
ERGON Energy has dumped its plans to build a second high voltage power line from Warwick to Stanthorpe, ending years of conflict...
Demand decline behind pole volt, says minister
A DECLINE in demand and changes to “gold-plating” standards were the reasons behind the decision to scrap the proposed second power line, according to...
Wellbeing takes centre stage
The inaugural Allora Rural Women’s Wellness Day has been hailed a resounding success, with close to 250 women gathering at the Allora Showgrounds on...
