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...
Grants provide progress
MINGOOLA Progress Association, Tenterfield Wild Dog Control Group, Tenterfield Community Gardens and a group working to restore the Bunyip Creek will share in more...
Minimising crop viral disease
AUSVEG has launched a special biosecurity edition of ‘InfoVeg Radio’, as part of the increasingly popular series of research and development focused podcasts produced...
Aussies spoil pets more than partners this Christmas
Almost one in three Aussie pet parents will splurge more on squeaky toys than sweethearts as new GREENIES research reveals the extraordinary lengths Aussies...
