Tag: News
George and Fuhrmann’s annual sale
George and Fuhrmann's 11th annual Bullock and Steer Show and Sale was held last Thursday 1 September, with presentations commencing at 9.45am and the...
10 things to know from Queensland Farmers’ Federation
1. The Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaption Program (DCAP) has developed two new free web tools for horticulture producers. HortCarbon Info helps producers...
Spotlight shines on Queensland’s child safety champions
Protecting children is everyone’s business.
That’s the message of this year’s Queensland Child Protection Week 2022 which is taking place from 4 to 10 September...
Southern Downs launches Suicide Prevention Network
The recently formed Southern Downs Suicide Prevention Network (SDSPN) is a locally driven, community-led response to build mental health awareness and reduce the risk...
Solar panel project marks bright future for region’s hospitals
Hospitals across the Darling Downs are now harnessing the power of the sun, to ensure a more sustainable future.
The exciting opportunity to tap into...
News in brief
Council discusses Commonwealth Games athlete recognition
Mayor Vic Pennisi asked Councillors if there was anything they would like to do for Southern Dows’ athletes returning...
Prevention key to lowering stroke risk in women
Stroke is a leading cause of death in women in Australia, that’s despite more than 80 per cent being preventable.
This Women’s Health Week (September...
Statement from Mayor Vic Pennisi
Following today’s announcement by Buckingham Palace that the 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II had passed away peacefully overnight, Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi expressed his...
Wheatvale truck accident
At 5.30pm last night, a truck accident occurred at the intersection of Leyburn Cunningham Road and Connells Bridge Road at Wheatvale.
According to Warwick Police,...
Warwick crash leaves car on its side
A car has been left on its side after a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Grafton Street and East Street in Warwick.
Locals on...
Friendly Fridays at Freestone honours volunteers
Freestone's Friendly Friday on 2 September was in honour of the volunteers who helped the hall out during the Jumpers and Jazz in July...
Warwick police declares PSPA
On Monday morning, Warwick Police made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in relation to an incident taking place in...
Turning point for Australia’s winter cropping season
The release of the August Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Monthly Commodity Update finds that widespread rain in late July marked a turning point for Australia’s...
