Q&A with journalist Tamsin Read
This week, we are welcoming a new journalist to the team. Let’s get to know her better, for when you see her name under...
Council’s ‘termination benefits’ hit record $786,000 last financial year
Southern Downs Regional Council spent $786,000 last financial year on paying out benefits to upper management whose contracts were terminated, according to this year’s...
MPs weigh in on helipad concerns as permanent move considered
Two state and federal MPs have weighed in on Warwick Hospital’s helipad ongoing shut down as health authorities begin considering whether to permanently relocate...
Granite Belt shines: Wine industry talent wins big at Stanthorpe awards night
Granite Belt has firmly said “we’re here” at the most recent Queensland Wine Awards, with the region taking home 11 awards in total throughout...
Telstra upgrades to disrupt Stanthorpe mobile service for six days
Stanthorpe’s connectivity is about to get a boost with new Telstra upgrades scheduled for late November and early December, but customers should prepare for...
Pratten couple to foot $200k in storm repairs
An uninsured Pratten resident has estimated damage from this month’s hailstorms could set her back by up to $200,000.
Prue Rogers and her husband moved...
Shattered families disappointed by coronial findings
The grief-stricken families of two police officers ruthlessly gunned down in cold blood at the deadly Wieambilla ambush have been dealt another blow by...
Notorious sewage mains set for $3 million rebuild
Southern Downs Regional Council has awarded a $3 million contract to Newlands Civil Construction to replace a notorious 54-year-old section of Warwick’s sewage network.
The...
Police ‘at risk’ unless Wieambilla shooting sees change
Coronial findings into the deadly Wieambilla shootings show police will continue to be under-resourced and "at risk" from radio and internet black spots unless...
Woman dead after car collides with tree south of Stanthorpe
A single vehicle crash near Stanthorpe on Sunday night has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Caboolture woman.
Police said the victim was driving along...
YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
The review committee:
A group of people calling themselves ’the review committee’ have put out a 15-page proposal of changes to the constitution of the...
Vet urges pet owners to remain vigilant of snake bites
Summer in the Southern Downs brings open skies, sprawling paddocks, and snakes.
For local pet owners, this is one of the busiest times of...
Killarney all set for Australia Day
Killarney's Australia Day celebrations are set to put wood carving, live music and a quintessential Aussie breakfast on the menu at Pat Bush Park...
