Cash found in the carpark
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council coffers received a $100,000 boost this week thanks to the Queensland Government.
Health Minister and Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg...
Call for economic compassion
By ALENA HIGGINS
WHILE the Coalition’s refugee policy appears to be stopping the boats and Labor’s immigration spokesperson Richard Marles admitted “it has had an...
Fat figures
In brief
THE Southern Downs has ranked sixth in the state for obese residents, according to research by the University of Adelaide.
There are 3841 obese...
Homely changes make a difference to mums
THE maternity ward at Warwick Hospital will be one of the areas examined in a planning and infrastructure review.
Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board...
Bush burns
By ALENA HIGGINS
THREE aircraft water bombers have been called in to help battle a large bushfire burning east of Ballandean.
No properties were under threat...
$40m expansion
By ALENA HIGGINS
IT’S been on the cards for years, with a string of boarded-up shops near the corner of Palmerin and Fitzroy Streets signaling...
Top Aussie left speechless
By ALENA HIGGINS
“FLABBERGASTED” is how Warwick’s Fred Hyde describes the moment he was announced the 2015 Queensland Senior Australian of the Year last Friday...
Remembered always
By ALENA HIGGINS
THIS year, 11 November marks the 96th anniversary of the armistice which ended WWI.
For many, Remembrance Day is a time to reflect...
Medics move in
By ALENA HIGGINS
WARWICK Hospital will welcome four new doctors and is undergoing a comprehensive services and infrastructure review it was announced on Tuesday.
Darling Downs...
Bell rings in 150 years
By ALENA HIGGINS
MEMORIES of bygone eras still echo between the bricks and mortar of Queensland’s first National School.
Situated on the grounds of Warwick...
Long service
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council’s longest serving staff members have been recognised at a special awards event last Tuesday night at Warwick Town Hall.
More than...
Green light for airport
AUSTRALIA’s peak aviation safety body has given Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport the green light for regular passenger transport (RPT).
In what is a major milestone...
Cricket goes on despite sprinkler drama
Warwick Cricket Association came close to cancelling round two of games on Saturday following a sprinkler drama on Friday night at Slade Oval which...
