Keep in contact costs soar
SOUTHERN Downs ratepayers forked out more than $65,000 last financial year on council expenses, mobile devices and vehicle reimbursement.
Cr Vic Pennisi lead the charge,...
Revenue sources for 2013/’14:
Rates, levies and charges - 50%
Grant and contributions (operating) - 23%
Grants and contributions (capital) - 17%
Fees and charges 5%
Other 4%
Interest and investment revenue 1%
Total...
Council down, but not out
By ALENA HIGGINS
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council was $3.51 million in the red at the end of 2013/’14, despite rates, levies and utility...
Council highlights 2013-’14:
$17 million worth of capital works
CCTV systems updated
Libraries launch free internet
Medical centre opens in Allora
Community parks upgraded
Youth facilities/programs boosted
Completion of flood repair
Progression of disaster...
Change in the water
STANTHORPE’S water restrictions have been scaled back to permanent, but high level water restrictions will remain in place for Warwick, Allora and Yangan.
Council’s director...
Grants provide progress
MINGOOLA Progress Association, Tenterfield Wild Dog Control Group, Tenterfield Community Gardens and a group working to restore the Bunyip Creek will share in more...
Minimising crop viral disease
AUSVEG has launched a special biosecurity edition of ‘InfoVeg Radio’, as part of the increasingly popular series of research and development focused podcasts produced...
Farmers stand to gain
LOCAL agricultural products destined for Japan will have reduced or non-existent tarrifs from today when the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) comes into force.
The...
Power reprieve for farmers
LOCAL farmers will be able to save money on their power bills by switching at no cost between electricity tariffs.
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh and...
Skills in a snap
WANT to do something different these holidays? In conjunction with ABC Open, Warwick Library is hosting a free photography workshop for young people aged...
Fluoride fiasco slammed
By ALENA HIGGINS
ANGRY pro-fluoride residents are coming out of the woodworks and demanding answers following council’s fluoride survey bungle. Southern Downs Regional...
Locking the gate
By ALENA HIGGINS
A COAL company’s claim that its proposed drilling operation in the Goomburra Valley will create “positive economic effects” is farcical,...
Novelty Dog Show celebrates 150 years
The Endeavour Foundation and Water Benders Plumbing Service Novelty Dog Show at the 2026 Community Bank Stanthorpe Show will be held on Saturday 31...
