Tag: News
Eight Mile Opens to Traffic
The Eight Mile intersection opened to traffic Thursday 6 October at 2 pm allowing motorists to travel the single-lane overpass from Toowoomba to Warwick...
Importance of the show
Killarney Show Society president Jan Hamilton has outlined how the society and its events have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Even though our borders...
Council honours Joan Cronin
Allora local Joan Cronin was recognised by Southern Downs Regional Council for her significant contribution and dedication to the region as a volunteer at...
Are you supporting someone who uses drugs and/or alcohol?
Family Drug Support (FDS) will now have a physical presence in the Toowoomba region after appointing a new Family Support Practitioner, Tess Heming.
Over the...
Webinar reveals triple threat
Cr Stephen Tancred presented his fellow Southern Downs councillors with a report from a recent Biosecurity Emergency Animal Disease (ED) Prevention and Preparedness webinar...
Editor’s Desk
This week, as always, we have some great community stories from across the region featured in our papers.
A common thread you can follow is...
Warwick’s Covid-19 testing team reflect on mateship and giving back
Darling Downs Health staff who tested thousands of Southern Downs residents for Covid-19, have opened up about the challenging and rewarding days on the...
Churches of Christ host free movie night
On Saturday 1 October, families gathered at the One Table Function Centre on the Churches of Christ campus.
There was popcorn galore, a screening of...
Crs call federal reps north
While discussing a report tabled about the Federal Department of Agriculture’s tour of the Granite Belt at the 14 September Ordinary Council Meeting, Crs...
A first at this year’s campdraft
This year the Warwick Rodeo and Campdraft’s iconic Gold Cup will run one lot of cattle from the horse house to the last out...
Exploring a new culture
Talofa! (Hello in Samoan). In cultural studies at the School of Total Education, Year 8 students have been exploring Pacific Islands.
Students tried some keke...
Q&A with Leanne Cameron
This week’s Q&A is with Warwick identity Leanne Cameron. Many would know her from her work with LJ Hooker Warwick. Thank you for your...
Statewide Christmas appeal to support young people facing trauma
While the rest of Queensland begins preparing for Christmas, community service provider Carinity is gearing up to provide some extra support to some of...
