Duffers law beefed up
CATTLE duffers face bigger fines while magistrates have wider powers under new Queensland laws to crack down on cattle stealing.
With annual losses running into...
Aussie-grown food in favour
WHEN federal MP Bruce Scott goes grocery shopping he hones in on the "product of Australia" label, and he’s urging others to do the...
Around Australia by unicycle
RIDING a unicycle around the continent is a huge challenge, but for Samuel Johnson it’s a chance to remind every woman in Australia to...
Hospitals better: Springborg
DESPITE an increased workload Queensland’s emergency departments have improved their performance, Health Minister and Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg said.
The latest Australian Institute...
Healthy outlook for our families
A NEW agreement aims to improve health care services for children, young people and families across the Darling Downs, South Burnett and South West...
Fight to protect pickers’ rights
FRUIT and vegetable pickers on the harvest trail should check their workplace entitlements, says the Fair Work ombudsman.
While underpayment is the main issue, a...
Halloween prompts bat school
'TIS the season of bats and witches, jack-o-lanterns and goblins.
With shops stocking up on all things Halloween, what better time to educate people about...
Underwater homes
By STEVE GRAY
THE waters haven’t risen, but prices are certain to fall.
Property owners on Rosenthal Rd, Warwick, could be in for a rude shock...
Dogs needed for NSW Origin win
BOYS from Tenterfield, Armidale, Gunnedah, Tamworth and Uralla and their Paws Up dog jumping team are back from the Melbourne Show with a swag...
Students raise the Roof
FIDDLER on the Roof will continue the School of Total Education’s tradition of quality drama, music and dance, said co-director Rhonda Mattarollo.
The school has...
Bikies doing good… in a bar?
By STEVE GRAY
BIKIE war, what bikie war?
While outlaw motorcycle gangs are allegedly on the run, organisers of the weekend’s ‘Bikes Thru a Bar’ charity...
Chemistry of Kindness
CAN small acts of kindness have a big impact on mental health?
That theory is being tested in Tenterfield during Mental Health Month.
“We are not...
Hot weather to linger for rodeo weekend
The sun is set to shine on this weekend’s Warwick Rodeo with temperatures on track to hit as high as 33 degrees from Friday...
