Roadworks extended, businesses suffer
Six months of New England Highway safety improvement works between Stanthorpe and Ballandean have not only slowed traffic, but reportedly also sales for businesses...
A saddlemaking legend
20 years of hard work has earned Granite Belt resident Trevor Able a reputation in custom saddlemaking that few can match.
His status as a...
Rain damage costs revealed
Last month’s widespread rain felt like a godsend to many in the Southern Downs region, but the damage it has caused local roads is...
Aggressive dogs charge residents
Residents in Warwick have been left reeling after a series of encounters with aggressive dogs in their neighbourhood.
Local Jennifer Carrel said a dear friend...
Wind farm south-west of Warwick given State approval
The Queensland Government says “two windfarms and up to 400 jobs in the Southern Downs are a step closer to reality with the State...
Premier gives Toowoomba-Warwick pipeline update
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $20 million Drought Resilience Package for the Southern Downs, which includes an $8.1 million investment in early...
Drought review pending
Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner has confirmed that the heavy rainfall across the Warwick and Stanthorpe regions in March will be factored into an...
Plaza renovations to begin
$3 million carpark and building renovations will soon begin at the Stanthorpe Plaza, with existing tenants to vacate the centre by the end of...
Landfills set to close
With the region’s landfills nearing capacity, now is a critical time for Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) to consider its next step in waste...
Fatal crash at Allora under investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash at Allora overnight last night, Sunday 11 April.
A police spokesman today...
Farm labour shortage continues
2020 is over, but the pandemic still does not have a clear end in sight.
Outbreaks are still occurring, Australia’s international borders are still closed,...
Design to take ‘4 to 6 months’
A detailed design for the major upgrade of the Warwick Saleyards is likely to be up to six months away, following a vote of...
Campbell stars in Association croquet
Peter Campbell was the star of the Warwick Croquet Association Play competition on Tuesday 21 April.
Campbell had a big win over Tony Hinde,...
