Businesses hoping to reignite popular shop local campaign
Granite Belt businesses have renewed calls for residents and visitors to shop local by relaunching the popular “Why Leave Town” initiative.
The scheme involves a...
Alfred a result of the changing climate
As the region recovers from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, experts are using the event as a reminder of the realities of climate change and the...
Council after $1.7 million for critical sewer upgrades
Southern Downs Regional Council will seek more than $1.7 million in state funding to upgrade aging sewer infrastructure in Warwick and Stanthorpe.
At a total...
Littleproud pushes back against internal Coalition dissent
Nationals leader David Littleproud has leapt to the defence of shadow treasurer Angus Taylor after reports of frustration amongst coalition ranks over the party’s...
Boosting road recovery efforts
The Southern Downs Regional Council has announced plans to appoint two external contractors to assist in the delivery of a $13 million flood recovery...
Sorting the Southern Downs
Understanding what household waste does and doesn’t belong in your yellow lid bin is essential for maximising recycling efforts and reducing the amount of...
Bowls club to host Australian music great
Lindy Morrison doesn’t remember much from her last visit to Stanthorpe.
“The Go-Betweens never played Stanthorpe and I’ve only ever been once. That was on...
Have your say on the impacts of TC Alfred
A survey has been created to help understand the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting community feedback....
Labor mocks MP over Emu Swamp Dam
Queensland Labor have mocked Southern Downs MP James Lister over his dogged pursuit of Emu Swamp Dam as the controversial project earned yet another...
Council throws support behind hall relocation
The historic Amiens Memorial Hall could be relocated to its original site nearly 50 years after being moved away from Amiens.
Southern Downs Regional Council...
Help sponsor refugees to settle in Southern Downs
The Southern Downs Welcome Circle, a small group that sponsored a refugee family to come to Warwick in 2023-2024, is looking for volunteers to...
Red Bench welcomed by Allora
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton is personally funding the installation of Red Benches across the region with Allora being the next town to receive...
Hinze breaks long-standing record
Samantha Hinze has set a new club record after winning the 2026 Women's Championships at Warwick Golf Club on 15 March.
The title...
