State ends drought declaration for Southern Downs
Southern Downs has had its drought status revoked by the State Government after a recommendation from the Local Drought Committee.
Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne...
Controlled burn
By Jeremy Sollars
Fire crews will carry out a controlled ‘hazard reduction burn’ in Warwick tomorrow morning, Thursday 11 May, in the vicinity of the...
Smith marks 50 with win
What a weekend in the sporting spotlight. The NRL Representative round showcased the superior talent of the Kangaroos on Friday night. Cameron Smith cemented...
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Bowl on in
Warwick Potters Soup Bowl Glazing Afternoon - Saturday 13 May, from 1pm
Join us to glaze soup bowls and fire up the...
Farm items up for grabs
Farm machinery and sundry items galore will be up for grabs at the on-property auction next Saturday 20 May, at 161 Stephens Road, Swan...
‘Nice guy’ Johnny to host the Picnics
By Jeremy Sollars
Ladies from across the Rose City and beyond are set to swoon this Saturday when singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and all-round nice...
Navy top brass at milestone
The Stanthorpe commemorations for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea were honoured with visits from two Australian admirals and a...
Guide gaffe cost ratepayers
By Jeremy Sollars
A new tourism guide for the region produced by the Southern Downs Regional Council had to be pulped and re-printed after an...
No end to disruption
By Jeremy Sollars
Allora residents continue to endure disruption to their daily lives from the GrainX grain-handling facility on Herbert Street despite the Southern Downs...
Pleasing pop of pretty colour
No-one could help but notice the eye-catching displays of colourful petunias in the roundabouts in Palmerin Street. What wonderful, hardy and versatile flowers...
Racing integrity head rolls after complaint probe
By Jeremy Sollars
BREAKING: The head of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Integrity Regulation Unit Norm Torpey has been reassigned from his role after...
Stanthorpe back on the map after costly error
By Jeremy Sollars
A new tourism guide for the region produced by the Southern Downs Regional Council had to be pulped and re-printed after an...
United looking for grand finals berth
Five clubs already have a representative in this year’s Football Stanthorpe grand final in just over a week, after the major semi-finals held at...
