Fire veteran fuels debate
By STEVE GRAY
THE vast areas of state-owned land in Australia would be better managed under local control, a 40-year veteran of volunteer rural firefighting...
Watch water use
WITH heatwave conditions returning to the Southern Downs residents need to be aware of water restrictions.
The Southern Downs Regional Council said water use across...
Blundell back in action
MAYOR Peter Blundell returned to work with Southern Downs Regional Council on Monday.
Cr Blundell said he is feeling well and rested following illness late...
Teens face court over break-in
THREE juveniles will all face several charges in the Warwick Children’s Court after a break-in at the Cowboys Rugby League Club overnight on Monday.
The...
Kids rule on way to school
POLICE will ask children to become “backseat drivers” to ensure a safe passage to and from school.
Children are being asked to monitor seat belt...
Get ready to take charge
HEY kids you’re in charge of getting your parents and carers to school!
This year the police want you to take control and make sure...
Stay Sunsmart for school
THE Cancer Council has reminded parents not to forget SunSmart essentials as they stock up on new pencil cases, exercise books and erasers,
The council’s...
Australia Day events
AUSTRALIA Day will be celebrated across the region on Sunday with a range of flag-raising and civic cermonies, along with community Australia Day Awards...
Highway fatality
A TRUCK driver was killed after his B-double left the New England Highwayand crashed and burnt near Dalveen early on Wednesday morning.
The truck was...
Milder weather after heat
MILDER weather should greet locals for the Australia Day weekend, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
A ridge will develop on Thursday, pushing milder southeast...
Driver trapped
AMBULANCE crews had to free the driver of a maxi-taxi after it collided with a 4WD in Warwick on Monday afternoon.
The crash occurred at...
Bush poet hosts
FAMED bush poet Marco Gliori will host the official Australia Day celebrations in Queens Park, Warwick.
Mr Gliori will come to the city fresh from...
Shorter than usual for livestock
The markets were a little short in their usual numbers this week as we saw a total of 1191 head of cattle and 1279...
