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Energy relief for growers

By JONATHON HOWARD SOUTHERN Downs’ fruit growers could slash their energy bills by up to 20 per cent under a new energy efficiency project launched...

New life for Tenterfield shop fronts

RESTORATION of shop fronts in the Tenterfield town centre will be the only priority for projects funded this year under the Local Heritage Assistance...

Young cattle supply high

NUMBERS remained steady and young cattle continued to dominate the selling pens, along with a moderate supply of bullocks and cows. Not all of the...

Water results still unclear

SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has launched an investigation into a mysterious black ash-like substance flowing from taps in Killarney. Council’s Water and Waste Water manager...

Storm victims say thanks

By JONATHON HOWARD ROSEHILL couple Maree and Joe Gray have extended their deepest gratitude to the local community after they came close to financial ruin...

State’s best beef snag

By JONATHON HOWARD THE team at Carey Bros Meats have done it again and snagged themselves a winner at the Sausage King state finals this...

Green light for corn grower

By JONATHON HOWARD GROWING corn at the corner of South and George streets in Allora has been deemed lawful by Southern Downs Regional Council -...

Excell Solar helps our rural firefighters

By JONATHON HOWARD DALVEEN Rural Fire Brigade were the recent recipients of two solar panels donated by Toowoomba Company Excell Solar. Excell Solar Pty Ltd is...

Relay for Life needs support

By JONATHON HOWARD MOMENTUM is building for Warwick’s first Relay for Life event, with several teams taking up the fight against cancer. Set to run on...

Gary Shearston dies aged 74

By JONATHON HOWARD FAMED singer songwriter Gary Shearston has died at age 74 after suffering a stroke this month at his Tenterfield home. A statement from...

School zones safety plea

By JONATHON HOWARD POLICE and Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey has reminded motorists to observe school zones as thousands of students resume classes this week. He...

Flood of information

SOUTHERN Downs’ landholders impacted by the flooding this year will have access to specialist support and advice on recovery at a series of local...

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‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage

A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...

A Hallelujah moment