Help determine government wages
The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal says it’s not too late for people to have their say on councillor remuneration.
The Tribunal Chairperson Adrian...
Solar industry faces collapse
“The solar industry in NSW faces collapse unless the government brings in interim measures to cover eight months in limbo before an IPART report...
Update on rates notices
Council advises that Southern Downs rates notices have been forwarded to the printers for issue and are expected to be in ratepayers’ letterboxes next...
Time to apply for community grants
Round 1 of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s General Grants program opened for applications on Monday.
The Grants to Community Organisations – General Grants Program...
Buffer zones set to protect urban areas
Concerns over mining operations have heightened, with many worried about the impact of new draft legislation on rural communities in Queensland.
On Monday, Premier Anna...
Fair care
With the recent natural disasters throughout Australia and across the globe, it is easy to let the weight of the world get us down....
Spate of Stanthorpe property offences
Given the recent spate of property offences that have occurred in the Stanthorpe area, police urge residents to take precautions to prevent these types...
Tenterfield no show for regional expo
More than 9000 people walked through the gates of the biggest ever NSW Country & Regional Living Expo at the weekend but Tenterfield was...
Have a say in community direction
The Southern Downs Community Plan 2030 will end up being the most important document in Southern Downs Regional Council, guiding future investment, spending and...
Health care makes workshop agenda
Members of the Stanthorpe Christian Science Society met recently to workshop a number of important issues for the church.
Christian Science media representative and legislative...
Much needed funds for Cancer Support Group
The Stanthorpe Cancer Support Group has been successful with their application for funding from Cancer Council Queensland Community Grants Program.
Ann Barry and Leanne Miller,...
Artists take up the challenge
The members of Borderline Regional Art Association Inc have taken up the challenge and embraced the fascinating theme ‘State of Flux’ for their next...
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‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage
A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...
