Rural in brief
Egg industry disappointed by Federal cage phase-out recommendation
New Federal guidelines have recommended the phase-out of conventional cages in Australia by 2036, along with new...
Expanding the region’s produce output
The Southern Downs region, particularly the Granite Belt, has a reputation for being a hub of great food and Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC)...
SDRC discuss library project amid calls from other residents for better services
Southern Downs Regional Council has spoken about the decision to move forward with the Stanthorpe Art Gallery and Library project amid calls from other...
New signs for Stanthorpe Railway
Locals gathered at Stanthorpe Railway over the weekend to unveil new signs, organised by community groups.
Five signs were commissioned by the Rotary Club of...
Measures to protect region from FMD
Due to the increasing threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), a letter on behalf of the Council of Mayors was sent to the...
Competition winner scores free Leyburn Sprints entry
Five-year-old Lachlan Powell from Pittsworth won the Historic Leyburn Sprints colouring-in competition and attended the event with his family over the weekend.
Lachlan, his...
Warwick celebrates QLD road safety week
Queensland Road Safety Week 2022 occurred 22 August to 26 August, with this year focusing on the theme, “Road Safety starts with Me”.
The...
Clarifications
In last week's edition, it was reported that Councillors had gone against the staff's recommendation when deciding on the contract for the Connolly Dam...
News in brief
Water meter readings begin soon
Half-yearly water meter readings commence across the region on Monday 22 August.
Council’s water meter readers will be easily identifiable in...
Southern Downs heading towards renewables
In light of the Federal Government and Clean Energy Finance Corporation's (CEFC) $160 million commitment to connect Southern Downs' wind farms to the national...
Foster caring is ‘joyful’, says local
Warwick local Cheryl Baxter is encouraging other locals to foster animals in need, saying she “can’t think of a reason not to”.
Cheryl has been...
Farmers welcome farm biodiversity scheme
Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a national scheme paying farmers to improve biodiversity and protect remnant vegetation.
CEO...
Littleproud admits Coalition ran ‘atrocious’ election campaign
In amongst the federal Coalition’s ongoing electoral post-mortem, Nationals Leader David Littleproud delivered possibly his most blunt finding yet, calling his party’s failed election...
