Tag: News
Funding in Maranoa to help preserve wartime heritage
Two Maranoa projects were among more than 80 successful recipients, under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service program.
Federal Member for...
Practical tools for farmers to prepare for future drought and climate change
Two digital tools are delivering Australian farmers the best available climate data to help prepare for future drought and climate change.
Minister for Agriculture and...
This week on the farm
After a few crazy windy days, I awoke on Sunday to a beautiful calm and crisp morning. Taking Dora for a walk down to...
SDRC endorses Public Art Reference Group members
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) endorsed the Public Art Reference Group members at the ordinary council meeting held two weeks ago.
On 11 August...
The best of Judy Barnet
Here's our final instalment of some of our favourite photos submitted by Judy Barnet in 2021 for her 'This Week On The Farm' column.
Here...
Fee reduction declined
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) declined a request at the 27 January meeting to waiver or reduce the application fee for February's Moonshine Run....
NAIDOC Week 2022 grants now available
The Coalition Government is delivering $1.4 million to support communities and organisations in celebrating NAIDOC Week from 3 to 10 July 2022.
Federal Maranoa MP...
Stanthorpe in 1876
Stanthorpe Church
Extensions to the Stanthorpe Church in 1876 proved a burden to Trustees who were not free of this encumbrance until 1890.
Extensions of...
2022 Oscars race
If anyone has seen the sitcom Schitt's Creek, then this quote will have some meaning to you:
“What’s your favourite season?” a begrudging Alexis...
Fee waiver deferred
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) has deferred a request regarding a fee waiver on 27 January 2022.
On 18 January, council received the fee...
Bright future for the region
The last Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors meeting of 2021 was held on Sunday 24 October.
Southern Downs Regional Council...
Council endorses federal funding
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) endorsed the extension of recycled water to Morgan Park and the Warwick Water Treatment Plant reservoir upgrade at the...
Sheep sales sees weather-driven surge
The conditions and the unfavourable weather have seen more stock come on to the market for the weekly sheep and lamb sale.
Growers and...
