MPs cash in
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Newman Government has revealed salary increases equating to as much as double that of previously estimated figures by the Queensland Premier,...
Anzac trip up for grabs
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs’ students went back to school this week for what will be a jam-packed third term.
Minister for Education, Training and Employment...
Expo outing a blooming success
By BEATRICE HAWKINS
The site was crammed with exhibitors with such a variety of wares on show that a day was not enough time to...
Crime surge in Tenterfield
By JONATHON HOWARD
TENTERFIELD crime rates have surged and police are calling for greater community information to help stem the tide.
March quarterly figures from the...
New rates on loans to improve farming production
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs farmers can now access lower fixed interest rate loans to cover the costs of entering primary production or improving production.
Agriculture,...
An eye for nature’s beauty
AWARD winning photographer, Sandra McEwan, known for her creative perspectives on nature will hold an exhibition at Lorenza’s Coffee Shop in Stanthorpe.
The opening will...
Surge in cost of living
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs household budgets were in the firing line this week with the State Government announcing a raft of cost increases designed...
Mole River Nursery beats the frost
By JONATHON HOWARD
MOLE River Native Nursery propagates and sells thousands of frost hardy native plants each year to farmers and landcare organisations throughout the...
Tourists want a touch of frost
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Granite Belt is gearing up for an influx of tourists as minimum temperatures plummet this week.
Karen Rowen from the Stanthorpe Visitor...
Windsor bows out
By JONATHON HOWARD
INDEPENDENT Member for New England, Tony Windsor, will not contest his seat during the next election and will retire from politics.
After 22...
Solar tariff fears
THE Greens are urging the State Government not to penalise residents who have invested in solar electricity generation in its Solar Bonus Scheme review...
Talented duo share care
By JONATHON HOWARD
MUSICAL duo the Howie Brothers will return to Tenterfield Golf Club to raise funds for the Community Care for Patients (PAM Hospital)...
Stay safe this snake season
As warmer weather sets in, Southern Downs residents are reminded to be on the lookout for snakes.
So far this snake season (September and October),...
