They’ve got good jeans
THE concept of giving items a new lease on life, or repurposing, isn’t new.
Some older generations were, by necessity or lifestyle, very good at...
Solo rider pink and proud
By STEVE GRAY
HAVING worn out two tyres and 35 inner tubes during his quest, Samuel Johnson pumped his way into Warwick, en route to...
Allora could star at Cannes
ALLORA locals could find themselves on screen at the Cannes Film Festival if a group of young film students has its way.
Henry Boffin, Robert...
Stopping the stigma
A NEW mental health initiative aimed at reducing the stigma of mental illness has been launched by the Queensland Government.
News in Mind, a niche...
Council tackles fire hazard
By STEVE GRAY
NEW firebreaks should reduce the risk of fire in a suburban nature reserve in Warwick.
Rosenthal Heights residents are concerned the fuel load...
Land plan crash lands
By STEVE GRAY
THE Queensland Government’s Darling Downs Regional Plan has failed to impress either farmers or environmentalists.
Both groups say the plan fails to protect...
Heart-warming wraps
PARTS of Papua New Guinea are so poor they can’t send new-borns home in warm wraps so they’re wrapped liked fish and chips, in...
TAFE’s tender treatment
By STEVE GRAY
THE old Applethorpe TAFE site will be subdivided and the part containing the old college offered for sale by public tender.
The former...
No fans for wind farm
By STEVE GRAY
DALVEEN residents hugged and cheered after Southern Downs Regional Council quashed a proposal for a wind farm in the district.
The residents celebrated...
Man surrenders
WARWICK POLICE
WARWICK police were surprised when a local man reported himself to PoliceLink, saying he was in possession of cannabis.
Police proceeded to Palmerin...
Rates: It doesn’t (just) add up
Comment By STEVE GRAY
TENTERFIELD Shire Council’s team of bureaucrats has been attending community meetings as they attempt to sell massive rate rises in the...
Call to cut water use
By STEVE GRAY
SOUTHERN Downs residents are being asked to ease up on their water use.
Consumption across the region is over the five year average...
Countdown to multicultural event
On Saturday, 31 May, the Stanthorpe International Club will host the much-anticipated Festival of Football, a day dedicated to celebrating the rich tapestry of...
