Whacky green political agenda
By LAWRENCE SPRINGBORG
WHY is it, in a country as well-resourced and privileged as Australia, do we undermine our advantages and opportunities out of complete...
Wet weather closes bridge under repair
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council advises that the Lyndhurst Lane bridge approaches are closed until 29 July, between 6am and 5pm on weekdays, to enable...
Rodeo queen off to Cheyenne
By TANIA PHILLIPS
IT’S every cowgirl’s dream to visit the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, and Warwick’s very own Warwick Rodeo Queen Georgie Stower will be...
Despite Labor swing Littleproud makes it
By TANIA PHILLIPS
WHILE the rest of the country is waiting to see who will be the new Prime Minister - the seat of Maranoa...
New councillors line up
INTENDING council candidates for Tenterfield Council have a chance to take part in a unique online information session via the NSW Electoral Commission’s website.
The...
Drones have pests in their sights
By TANIA PHILLIPS
NINOX Robotics officially launched their first commercial pest animal detection venture at a Southern Downs property this week.
Some 50 people gathered on...
Fun times in the Southern Downs
By TANIA PHILLIPS
THE Southern Downs is festival central this weekend with several major events expected to draw thousands to the region.
The first weekend in...
Week of cultural celebration
NAIDOC Week will be celebrated across the Southern Downs from this weekend with a wide calendar of events.
The week, which will be celebrated from...
Field trip down memory lane
FIELD trips are a highlight on the school calendar for Warwick West students, and last week 55 Year 2 students jumped at the chance...
Snow excited
By TANIA PHILLIPS
STANTHORPE is the coolest place in Queensland - or at least it will be this weekend according to organisers of the Snowflake...
Gotta love Wimbledon
By CASEY O’CONNOR
WIMBLEDON is off and running.
It won’t be hard to spot tennis tragics by the end of the tournament - they will...
Refugee launch tells their stories
THE Vijayadev Yogendra Auditorium at the School of Total Education was buzzing for the launch of the Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network during...
Young riders eye pathways forward
Endurance horse riding encourages participation across all ages and all abilities.
The Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Centre annual education weekend highlighted this, with young riders coming...
