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Bridge closures hit home

FEEDBACK is being sought on the impact of recent bridge closures and reduced load limits in the Southern Downs. Southern Downs Regional Council recently closed...

Policies get the rubber stamp

By ALENA HIGGINS DEPUTY mayor Ross Bartley says he is “disappointed” his fellow councillors adopted 11 policies en masse during last month’s general meeting, saying...

Red Cross marks centenary

By ALENA HIGGINS THE first Queensland country branch of Australian Red Cross will celebrate 100 years of continuous service at a gala presentation tomorrow. Clara Bedford...

Dental state average bettered

LASTEST figures reveal Darling Downs’ hospitals are punching above the state average when it comes to waiting times - but they’re still lengthy. No Darling...

High speed broadband

In brief WORK to connect Stanthorpe to super fast broadband has begun. A total of 276 Stanthorpe premises are a step closer to accessing the NBN...

Councillor’s open doors plea

By ALENA HIGGINS “ERODING democracy” is how one Southern Downs Regional councillor has described a move to allow council policies to be made “in principle”...

Memories well mapped

MAPPING The Memories - Canal Creek Connections is a brand new exhibition by Brisbane-based studio artist Sharyn Hall, opening this month at Warwick Art...

Sprints set for classic contest

By TANIA PHILLIPS ALMOST 200 cars spanning nine decades of motoring will line up for the 19th annual Historic Leyburn Sprints on the Darling Downs...

We’re on the job

DARLING Downs residents are some of the most likely in the state to secure employment, however a significant proportion of young people are struggling...

Around the Grounds

Warwick Bowls Club NOT much to report this week with no bowls on Saturday because of the rain, but it was welcome. The competition games named...

Bald shine on stage

HAIR can be a symbol of self-expression, entailing constant concern, care, maintenance and manipulation. Most spend time looking for the perfect hairdresser - someone you...

Artists go wild with skills

By ALENA HIGGINS ABOUT 70 people came out to the Warwick Art Group studio on Saturday to witness the official opening of Ann Fogarty’s first...

Solemn cenotaph scene

The cenotaph at Warwick’s Leslie Park towered over a solemn scene as more than 300 people gathered on Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11 November. The...