SOUTHERN DOWNS

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Where’s our road maintenance?

By JONATHON HOWARD RIVERTREE Road resident Jack Clark says it’s only a matter of time before someone is injured or killed on the treacherous stretch...

Fighting substance abuse

By JONATHON HOWARD A GROUP of concerned Warwick residents have joined forces with government agencies to take a stand against drug and alcohol abuse, which...

Fighting break and enters

By JONATHON HOWARD A COMBINATION of good police work and strong community partnerships have reduced the number of break and enters across Warwick, according to...

Empowering schools

THE Newman Government is inviting schools throughout the state to take part in the second round of the $21 million Independent Public Schools initiative. Education,...

Energy relief for growers

By JONATHON HOWARD SOUTHERN Downs’ fruit growers could slash their energy bills by up to 20 per cent under a new energy efficiency project launched...

New life for Tenterfield shop fronts

RESTORATION of shop fronts in the Tenterfield town centre will be the only priority for projects funded this year under the Local Heritage Assistance...

Excell Solar helps our rural firefighters

By JONATHON HOWARD DALVEEN Rural Fire Brigade were the recent recipients of two solar panels donated by Toowoomba Company Excell Solar. Excell Solar Pty Ltd is...

Gary Shearston dies aged 74

By JONATHON HOWARD FAMED singer songwriter Gary Shearston has died at age 74 after suffering a stroke this month at his Tenterfield home. A statement from...

School zones safety plea

By JONATHON HOWARD POLICE and Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey has reminded motorists to observe school zones as thousands of students resume classes this week. He...

Flood of information

SOUTHERN Downs’ landholders impacted by the flooding this year will have access to specialist support and advice on recovery at a series of local...

A chance to celebrate

By JONATHON HOWARD LOCAL NAIDOC Week celebrations were officially launched at the Warwick Police Station on Monday. Senior Sergeant Stewart Day was master of ceremonies for...

Tenterfield tip fee hike

By JONATHON HOWARD TENTERFIELD Shire Council has reviewed waste disposal fees at all landfills and transfer stations across the shire with increases effective as of...

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A Hallelujah moment

It was a hallelujah moment when St Paul’s Anglican Church was filled with music lovers for a pipe organ recital on Sunday, 15 September. In...