Greens back grower profits
THE Greens have announced an $85 million plan to help Southern Downs’ farmers bypass the big two supermarkets and sell direct to local consumers.
The...
Accident witness plea
A TRAFFIC accident that occurred west of Warwick on Friday, 30 August, has reportedly resulted in a traffic sign operator losing one of his...
Forgotten hero to be remembered
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE grave of Tenterfield war hero, Private Leslie James Kiernan, will be given an official War Graves Commission plaque in recognition of...
Councillors split workload
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Councillors have been allocated portfolios as part of an overall streamlining of Council’s business functions.
Mayor Peter Blundell said as community members...
Cattle numbers ease
CATTLE numbers at Warwick saleyards eased to 1180 head down from the high numbers of the previous week (1590).
A fair panel of buyers was...
Fete funstars prepare for quest
WARWICK West State School students are ready to rock their school fete on Friday, 6 September.
The school fete extravaganza will feature an exciting range...
Chicken sale a real hoot
THE Stanthorpe Agricultural Society Poultry 2013 Auction last Sunday, 25 August, was hailed a success by organisers with the highest price going to two...
Fun in the sun as time goes by
THE outdoor setting at Leslie Park provided the perfect backdrop on Wednesday, 21 August, for the Warwick Christian Fellowship day in the park.
More than...
Dairy farmers fed up with price war
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs’ dairy farmers say they are fed up with being screwed over on milk prices.
About 25 Southern Downs dairy operators attended...
Rural health a priority
By JONATHON HOWARD
FEDERAL LNP Member and incumbent for Maranoa, Bruce Scott, said the Coalition’s health policy, released last week, will work towards retaining and...
Too close for comfort
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs motorists want their fellow drivers to show more courtesy on the roads and back off a little, according to RACQ’s...
Tales of the bush
AUSTRALIAN storyteller Nicole Alexander will visit the Stanthorpe Library next Tuesday, 3 September, for a talk with locals and to sign her books.
Stanthorpe librarian...
Deadly plane catastrophe set for 70 year tribute
“Cleared to 5,000 feet, or 4,000 feet if you wish … report sighting Caboolture.”
“Roger. Roger. Will do.”
The last exchange between air traffic control and...
