Springborg poised for leadership
By JONATHON HOWARD
RE-ELECTED member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg is being told by his ministerial colleagues and senior MPs that he has...
Coal ban warms hearts
By ALENA HIGGINS
COMMUNITY members and lobbyist groups have applauded Southern Downs Regional Council’s hard-nosed stance following its decision to ban coal and...
Swing springboard against Springborg
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Labor candidate for Southern Downs Louise Ryan has said she wants to continue advocating for a better Queensland following...
Helloworld rakes big bucks
FEVERISH fund-raising was honoured on Saturday night as crowds gathered at the Exhibition Centre to hear the winners of the 2015 helloworld Miss Showgirl...
Eye-catching photos
AN IMPRESSIVE display of photos from the Allora Photography Group will be on display this month at Clifton Library.
“Entry is free and all are...
Young leaders in place
THE first meeting of members of the Southern Downs Young Leaders’ Program 2015 was held last Thursday when mayor Peter Blundell welcomed the young...
Up close with firebird Simmons
By ALENA HIGGINS
QUEENSLAND Firebird Verity Simmons had just two questions for her doctors after being diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.
“I asked, ’can...
Rates deadline looms
SOUTHERN Downs ratepayers who have chosen to pay their rates in two instalments are being reminded that their second payment is due on 13...
Arrests after police chase
A LAZY Sunday morning took a dramatic turn for Warwick police last week when an unmarked traffic vehicle spotted a stolen car on the...
Chamber backs streetscape plan
By JONATHON HOWARD
STANTHORPE Chamber of Commerce president John Bylicki says he is concerned that misinformation and misunderstanding of Stanthorpe’s streetscape is causing...
Brekky with Crime Stoppers
TO PROMOTE Crime Stoppers Day on Monday 16 February, the Warwick Area Committee of Crime Stoppers Queensland will be hosting a free buffet breakfast...
Generator spotlight on disaster
IN THE event of a natural disaster, there will be one place on the Southern Downs that will not be left in the dark.
A...
Herbicide resistance overseas
No doubt about it, the Americans certainly learnt from us Aussies about the adopting the Weedsmart Big 6 tips and tactics, as practical solutions...
