On the road to fame
WARWICK resident Leslie Latham has been inducted in to the National Road Transport Hall of Fame.
Following in his father Errol’s footsteps, Leslie, or Les...
Ready, willing and able
WIRAC hosted a number of special events late last month, including a free fun day and swimming lessons for children and adults with special...
Hospital roads teaming with potholes
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE region’s health department has moved to allay concerns over the poor state of its hospital roads.
Local resident Judy Cunningham described the...
Power team puts pedal to the metal
WHEN you’re talking V8 supercar drivers it’s hard to get much bigger than Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup.
The racing legends and their endurance partners...
Service station spillover
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE service station landscape in Stanthorpe is set for a major shake-up after Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) approved a discount fuel...
Forecast spells water squeeze
By ALENA HIGGINS
WATER restrictions in Stanthorpe have been stepped up, despite recent rain.
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) unanimously agreed last week to tighten restriction...
Halt the salt intake
DID you know a McDonald’s large chocolate shake contains as much sodium as a large serving of fries, that you can blow your daily...
Springborg quashes rumours
In brief
SOUTHERN Downs MP Lawrence Springborg has denied suggestions he will contest Bruce Scott’s Federal Seat of Maranoa.
In response to state media reports on...
Plenty to do and see during Disability Action Week
IN KEEPING with the idea of 'ability not disability', Disability Action Week activities from 10-17 September across the Southern Downs involve bowling, golf, tree...
Dump NAPLAN plea
By ALENA HIGGINS
A LOCAL teachers’ union head has called for NAPLAN tests to be scrapped, claiming ratepayers money could be better spent on extra...
Bulk disposal waste upgrade
STANTHORPE residents will be able to dispose of larger items such as furniture and tyres as part of a recently-completed $554,000 upgrade of Stanthorpe...
App’s quick fix
By ALENA HIGGINS
REPORTING an issue to council while on the move has never been easier with the launch of the Southern Downs Regional Council...
Geopolitics play a crucial role in shaping global agriculture in 2026
The global agricultural landscape has entered a new phase where geopolitics – not only traditional market forces – will dictate trade flows, prices, and...
