New council CEO ‘excited’
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council (SDRC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
David Keenan will take over from acting CEO David Tuxford on 28...
Road toll down
In brief
QUEENSLAND has recorded its lowest ever road toll.
A total of 223 people lost their lives on Queensland’s roads in 2014, down 26 on...
Coal mining draws protest
By ALENA HIGGINS
MORE than 100 people turned out to Goomburra Town Hall on 17 December in a show of solidarity against APEC...
Motoring off in park
GOONDIWINDI National Heritage and Water Park has been temporarily closed to all motorised vessels due to low water levels.
Recent rain failed to trigger a...
Sizzles to support the firies
WARWICK residents are invited to celebrate Australia Day and support the Queensland Rural Fire Service (RFS) by joining Bunnings Warwick team members for an...
New rules for dogs
FROM January 2015, Southern Downs residents will no longer need a permit for a second dog and discounts on registration fees for desexed and...
Child, 6, drowns
A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl has tragically died after drowning at Leslie Dam on 3 January.
It is belived the youngster was playing on the water’s edge...
Keep in contact costs soar
SOUTHERN Downs ratepayers forked out more than $65,000 last financial year on council expenses, mobile devices and vehicle reimbursement.
Cr Vic Pennisi lead the charge,...
Revenue sources for 2013/’14:
Rates, levies and charges - 50%
Grant and contributions (operating) - 23%
Grants and contributions (capital) - 17%
Fees and charges 5%
Other 4%
Interest and investment revenue 1%
Total...
Council down, but not out
By ALENA HIGGINS
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council was $3.51 million in the red at the end of 2013/’14, despite rates, levies and utility...
Council highlights 2013-’14:
$17 million worth of capital works
CCTV systems updated
Libraries launch free internet
Medical centre opens in Allora
Community parks upgraded
Youth facilities/programs boosted
Completion of flood repair
Progression of disaster...
Change in the water
STANTHORPE’S water restrictions have been scaled back to permanent, but high level water restrictions will remain in place for Warwick, Allora and Yangan.
Council’s director...
Global bronc battle puts Warwick on world stage
Four years ago, Goondiwindi’s Tom Webster traded away the Queensland bush for Texas to fulfill his bronc riding dreams in the birthplace of rodeo.
Now...
