Bush dance back to bring awareness
The Friends of BUSHkids are gearing up to celebrate their annual Bush Dance this August, promising an evening filled with true blue tunes courtesy...
Carriage attendants needed for railway
The Southern Downs Steam Railway Association (SDSR) is calling on locals to volunteer as carriage attendants for their ‘Downs Explorer’ heritage rail experience.
This...
First week success
The first week of the Jumpers and Jazz Festival in Warwick concluded on a high note, with crowds packing the town’s centre.
The main...
Small homes initiative
The Southern Downs Regional Council is reaching out to the community, local building and development industry, and community service organisations to gather feedback on...
Introducing jazz to the jumpers
The annual Jumpers and Jazz in July festival is a vibrant celebration that combines the arts, music, and community spirit. It began in 2004...
Backing Team Armbruster
The Stanthorpe community beams with pride for its very own Olympic swimmer, Ben Armbruster. Last week, the Rotary Club of The Granite Belt demonstrated...
Watch this space says former coach
Ben Armbruster had to swim personal bests at a star-studded Olympic Trials in Brisbane last month to make his Olympic dream come true and...
Help coming to Warwick
Health authorities have announced a free mental health support service will launch in Warwick later next year.
Federal assistant mental health minister Emma McBride visited...
Council meeting In brief
Third time’s a charm
It was the third time the proposed agreements for the sale of recycled water between the Southern Downs Regional Council and...
Seeking water security
The Southern Downs Regional Council has voted unanimously to support the contents of a notice of motion submitted by Mayor Melissa Hamilton in relation...
Meetings still have a prayer
An attempt to have prayers removed from council ordinary meetings has been overturned at a Southern Downs Regional Council meeting on Wednesday 17 July.
In...
Report recommending overhaul of council rates system to remain hidden
A report recommending an unprecedented overhaul of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s rating system will remain confidential, leaving some ratepayers feeling overlooked.
Local government rating...
Fishing contest moves to February
The second annual Leslie Dam Family Fishing Competition was the one that got away at the weekend, with the Warwick Fish Stocking Association choosing...
