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Inspired to support

By JONATHON HOWARD SOUTHERN Downs Order of Australia Medal recipient Valerie Rose of Junabee lives by the philosophy of supporting others in their...

Oz Day action

By Alena Higgins OUR photographers were there for coverage of Australia Day events around the region.

Sprinborg remains positive

By JONATHON HOWARD SOUTHERN Downs MP and Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said he is ready for another term as the local LNP member...

LED savings for parks

SAVINGS in costs stemming from the installation of low-energy lighting in several parks across Warwick and Stanthorpe will be directed to free open air...

Doer is doing her bit

STANTHORPE’S Australia Day Citizen of the Year for 2015 is Patience James. Many would know that Patience often says “I’m just doing my bit“ however...

Arson charge

STANTHORPE detectives have charged a 65-year-old man with arson, following a fire early yesterday morning in Pozieres. It will be alleged that a residence on...

On song for her passions

Southern Region’s Junior Citizen of the Year - Gianna Pozzebon. Gianna’s has gained many achievements in singing and sport. She approaches both her passions with...

Other winners

WARWICK Sports Award - Michael Maher. Junior Sports Award - Harriet Hudson. Sports Administration Award - Linda “Lou“ Bunch. Cultural Award - Warwick Indigenous Network Group (WING). Community Event...

Service sign-up

In brief WARWICK SES will be holding open sign-on nights on 3 and 10 February. Community members are invited to come along to say hello, gain...

Recycled CEO

By ALENA HIGGINS IN JUST six days, Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) will welcome its new CEO. But David Keenan’s exit from his last local government...

Cascading fan photo

THE picturesque beauty of the Southern Downs has been captured once again with this snap of Queen Mary Falls making it into Tourism Australia’s...

Strong smell of gas

By ALENA HIGGINS A STATE government letter offering local landholders financial incentives to provide environmental offsets for proposed mining and gas projects has sparked alarm. Goomburra...

Call for nominations: Granite Belt to celebrate local heroes on Australia...

From thong-tossing competitions to lamington-eating challenges, the community-led Australia Day celebrations return to the Granite Belt for a second year at the CF White...