Thin blue line praised
FOUR Tenterfield police officers were recognised for their exceptional service at a special awards presentation ceremony in Armidale last week.
Senior Constable Ian O’Rourke, Constable...
It’s popular – give you the tip
THE newly upgraded Stanthorpe Waste Facility has proved popular, with over 300 cubic metres of waste being disposed of and taken to landfill.
Southern Downs...
Take a look at a book
WARWICK, Stanthorpe and Allora libraries are offering a number of activities to keep kids occupied these school holidays.
Principal librarian Samantha Shelbourn said many local...
Fluoride survey questioned
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE equity of Southern Downs Regional Council’s (SDRC) fluoride survey has come into question, with statistics revealing a large chunk of households...
Postal pot plot
By ALENA HIGGINS
A MATURE-aged Stanthorpe couple has been charged with a host of drug offences after 32 grams of cannabis they allegedly sent by...
Wandering Warriors walk it out
By ALENA HIGGINS
RAISING funds and awareness for the physical and mental scars left by war is the mission of a group of military veterans...
Bony back to the bush
THE 2014 Bony Mountain Music Festival went off with a bang at the weekend, with an estimated 1000 visitors soaking up the relaxing bush...
Keeping money locally pays
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE Granite Belt’s leading business authority is urging locals to put Stanthorpe first and think before purchasing online or spending in other...
Volte-face on second power line?
By ALENA HIGGINS
ERGON Energy has defended its decision to continue pursuing easements for a second power line from Warwick to Stanthorpe, despite failing to...
Flowers in full bloom
By ALENA HIGGINS
AS THE Rose City’s big cousin nears the end of its Carnival of Flowers extravaganza, it’s time to turn our attention to...
State boost for business
SMALL businesses in Tenterfield are set to reap the benefits of a State Government initiative aimed at improving the relationship between local government and...
Scouting honour
SOME of Southern Downs’ most active leaders have been recognised for their work as volunteers in the largest youth movement in the world.
Cunningham District...
‘Take the jump’: Warwick bull rider’s advice to young Aussie cowboys
Homegrown Warwick bull rider, Callum Miller, is currently representing Australia on the global stage, competing in the American Professional Bull Riding (PBR) circuit and...
