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...
Focus turns to history of the Light Horse
TENTERFIELD will turn back the clock by a century when it hosts events to commemorate the Light Horse Battalions’ contributions to WWI on 12-14...
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...
Around the Grounds
Southern Downs Rifle Club
BEING the fifth Sunday in the month we had a mini comp followed by a barbecue. Shot at 300, 500...
Knotty, but nice
IF you’re a dad and have received a too-colourful, crazy, hideous tie for Father’s Day - now there is somewhere you can wear it...
Advocate’s lasting legacy
THE SHARYN Rowen memorial walk remembers the work of remarkable local Warwick advocate of people living with disabilities.
Sharyn, who died in 2007 after a...
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...
Trades take off
By ALENA HIGGINS
AFTER four long years of dreaming, planning and consulting, Warwick State High School has officially unveiled its new trade training centre.
The state-of-the-art...
Subsidy travels a long way
TRUDGING from Stanthorpe to Toowoomba several times a week for chemotherapy can take its toll when physical reserves are already low.
That’s what Mary Beach...
When long suits abound, bidding is likely to be a touch...
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