Earthquake from blast
In brief
THE shockwaves from a massive truck explosion earlier this month on the Mitchell Highway near Wyandra was the cause of a previously identified...
Retrospective rate rage
By ALENA HIGGINS
AN ANGRY group of Rosenthal Heights ratepayers are demanding answers after being slugged two years' worth of back-dated rates last week.
The unwitting...
CEO resigns
By ALENA HIGGINS
THE hunt is on for a new captain to take the helm of Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) after chief executive officer...
Finalists:
Southern Downs Regional Council (Warwick) - CULTURAL HERITAGE CATEGORY
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Dawn Heath, Environmental...
Kim’s bit for cancer research
THE woman once dubbed ‘cooking’s JK Rowling’ is heading back to the Southern Downs to promote her latest cookbook.
Popular 4 Ingredients author Kim McCosker...
Don’t ignore emergencies
RELUCTANCE by some people to acknowledge their need for emergency assistance has prompted Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) to reinforce the importance of calling triple-zero.
Darling...
Projects off the table
By ALENA HIGGINS
LOCAL landholders can rest easy after Ergon Energy gave assurances that further infrastructure projects are off the table for Stanthorpe in the...
Protracted power drama ends
By ALENA HIGGINS
ERGON Energy has dumped its plans to build a second high voltage power line from Warwick to Stanthorpe, ending years of conflict...
Demand decline behind pole volt, says minister
A DECLINE in demand and changes to “gold-plating” standards were the reasons behind the decision to scrap the proposed second power line, according to...
Death trap
By ALENA HIGGINS
YOU could be forgiven for thinking this photo depicts a driveway, but it’s a road used by many and one that enters...
Up, up and away
SOUTHERN Downs residents will have access to 11 return flights to Sydney a week when the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport (BWWA) opens later this...
Tragic message driven home
TRAGIC accidents involving young drivers is often on the news.
To help stem the carnage, Tenterfield Rotary Club, New England Mutual and Tamworth Regional Council...
Rodeo draws strong crowds and record campdraft numbers
Organisers have begun breaking down the figures on this year’s Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft, reporting strong crowds and a record number of...
