Boost in library funds
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council libraries will receive a financial boost as part of the 2013/14 budget.
The library service budget to buy resources...
New meters may herald increases
THE water meter located near every property boundary measures the amount of water supplied to that property.
The readings on the water meter are used...
Sheep prices surge as China fuels market
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Warwick sheep sale yards have seen prices surge lately - pictured is Elders Auctioneers at the Warwick sale yards and some...
Mole Station welcomes public visit
By JONATHON HOWARD
MOLE Station Native Nursery owners Sarah and David Caldwell will open their doors to locals on Saturday, 22 June.
Located 40km west of...
Graffiti bombers in the gun
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has partnered with the Queensland Government to combat graffiti by launching the GraffitiSTOP initiative.
All incidents that are provided to GraffitiSTOP...
Chambers face demo works
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Plumbs Chambers, 82 Fitzroy St, left, could soon make way for an expanded loading dock to allow trucks greater access to...
Reservoir works on tap
By JONATHON HOWARD
CRACKS appearing in Tenterfield’s main water reservoir, East St, have prompted action from the local council this week.
Tenterfield Shire Council commenced work...
Jobless queues growing
By JONATHON HOWARD
SHADOW Treasurer Curtis Pitt says the rise in unemployment in Queensland from April to May highlights the Newman Government’s broken promise to...
Bruce backs greater status for third tier
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Federal member for Maranoa Bruce Scott wants an end to duplication between Federal, State and Local Governments.
FEDERAL LNP Member for Maranoa,...
Storm tests locals
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Scenes during the super cell that torn through Pratten properties and has put country people to the test this month.
A FREAK...
Reforms herald growth
By JONATHON HOWARD
PRACTICAL reforms to Queensland’s vegetation management framework passed State Parliament recently, restoring balance to vegetation laws and marking an end to years...
Man-made snow party on way
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Man-made snow has been forecast for Stanthorpe later this month, as part of Snowflakes in Stanthorpe.
THE inaugural Snowflakes in Stanthorpe will...
Warriors confidence boosting win before big clash
A try in the final seconds of the game has given second-placed Wattles Warriors a 32-30 victory over arch-rivals Warwick Cowboys in their Round...
