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Invasion of ibis

In brief IN ITS natural habitat the Australian white Ibis is a protected native species that plays an important role in its natural wetland habitat,...

Tip on way out

In brief DALVEEN’S tip is almost full and will have to close early next year, Southern Downs Regional Council has declared. There is room for only...

From Italy to an Aussie clan

IT was in 1925 that Peter Zanatta, in search of a better life, left family and friends and migrated to Australia. Now 88 years later...

Fired up over risk

By STEVE GRAY “IF A FIRE started up here, you’d just get in your car and go. And you’d better make it your fastest car.” That’s...

We shall remember…

By STEVE GRAY POLICE across the Southern Downs remembered those who have lost their lives in the line of duty during a solemn church service...

Major success twirling mace

THOSE people who made it to last week’s Police Crime Forum were treated to a stunning display by young Scots PGC College drum major...

Quilts a quality fund-raiser

IT’S the annual Airing of the Quilts this weekend at Glenrose, Warwick. The display, cent sale, stalls and raffles have raised $35,000 in the last...

Parks ready to make tracks

By STEVE GRAY MOST walking tracks in the region’s national parks have re-opened, thanks to the efforts of park rangers and volunteers. Many of the tracks...

Millenia of Landcare lessons

AUSTRALIANS need to learn the lessons of millennia of indigenous land management of the continent, a Landcare conference in Warwick was told last weekend. David...

Homes and hotels for cod

  THE Warwick District Recreational Fish Stocking Association Inc recently completed its major structure program in conjunction with the Condamine Alliance and the Warwick Murray...

Scott sweeps every booth

By STEVE GRAY MEMBER for Maranoa Bruce Scott swept all 129 polling booths in the September federal election which saw Tony Abbott and the coalition...

Education focus for gallery

By STEVE GRAY THE Stanthorpe Art Gallery has appointed a new manager. Highly qualified for the role, Nicola Holly has a Bachelor of Arts degree with...

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Tales from vacation

The big day finally arrived and after spending a couple of days with my sister and meeting my niece Emma’s new baby, Addison Rose,...

A Hallelujah moment