River report ready for review
In brief
A DRAFT of the updated Condamine Catchment Natural Resource Management Plan is now available for review and comment.
The plan outlines the...
New policy for SAFEMEAT
SAFEMEAT will phase out all but the most recent versions of Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) National Vendor Declarations (NVDs) in 2015.
The chair of SAFEMEAT...
Strawberry Cream Pie
This month’s delicious Country Kitchen recipe comes from Warwick’s Glenice Price.
“I made this years ago many times while picking strawberries in Brisbane, it’s so...
Fluoride survey results soon
In brief
THE findings of council’s water fluoride survey will be known later this month.
On Monday, a Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) spokeswoman confirmed “the...
Cannabis syndicate charges
By ALENA HIGGINS
A 44-year-old Emu Vale man and a 52-year-old Yangan man allegedly involved in an entrenched cannabis syndicate have been refused bail this...
Handover on hold
KNEE surgery has forced the postponement of a special ceremony honouring local netball star Laura Geitz.
Southern Downs Regional Council mayor Peter Blundell was scheduled...
Dam land loan
By ALENA HIGGINS
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council (SDRC) may be forced to borrow $5 million from its capital works budget to start the Emu Swamp...
End of fence defence
By ALENA HIGGINS
IT’S quite possible that Gil Perrett knows every inch of the state’s 555 kilometre-long rabbit proof fence by heart having...
Men’s Shed gets a lift
By ALENA HIGGINS
USERS of Warwick’s Men’s Shed are in for a smoother ride thanks to the installation of a chair lift.
The piece...
Punters rise to the occasion
MELBOURNE Cup Day punters were out in force across the district on Tuesday with many watering holes putting on luncheons to celebrate the race...
Moves for new CEO
LIVING locally may be a pre-requisite for the next Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) CEO.
Earlier this week it was revealed SDRC would seek legal...
Bank plan draws strong support
By TANIA PHILLIPS
A PLAN for a community bank at Stanthorpe is ahead of schedule with a strong show of the support from...
Livestock markets hold firm despite smaller yardings
The Warwick Saleyards experienced a slightly reduced turnout this week with 1,191 cattle and 1,279 sheep and lambs offered.
Despite some softer prices, trade...
