‘Next wave’ of drought relief projects: SDRC
The Southern Downs Regional Council says more drought relief funding “will begin to flow into the region” after announcing its submission for upgrades to...
Work set to begin on estate
The Arcadia Developments Over 50s Lifestyle Resort at Stanthorpe has moved a step closer with contractors expected to be announced soon.
Arcadia Estate National Sales...
Emu Swamp Dam September update…
Granite Belt Irrigation Project (GBIP) chief executive officer LLOYD TAYLOR shares the latest September update on Emu Swamp Dam…
Spring has brought a flurry of...
Something new for the region
Who doesn’t love a jaffle? That’s what former Warwick man Jason Ryan thought when he introduced the latest of his businesses based at 12...
Final vote on road upgrade
Southern Downs councillors have remained divided over reducing road upgrade conditions imposed on the owners of Cherrabah Resort at Elbow Valley east of Warwick.
But...
Apple & Grape Harvest Festival a national finalist
The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival has been confirmed amongst the best events in Australia with the announcement of National Finalists in the...
Council statement on COVID-19 restrictions
The Southern Downs Regional Council has issued a statement about newly-announced COVID-19 restrictions applying to our council area and the wider Darling Downs region...
John Dee China exports suspended: Littleproud
Federal Agriculture Minister and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has confirmed meat exports to China from Warwick’s John Dee abattoir have been suspended, due to...
Sunwater ordered to back-pay employees
Queensland dam operator Sunwater is back-paying employees more than $2 million and has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking (EU) with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
In...
State announces $4.2m for Gundy water projects
The Queensland Government says it is “continuing to support drought-stricken border communities, with $4.2 million allocated to the Goondiwindi region’s future water security and...
The ‘other’ zoonotic disease – Q Fever
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There’s no vaccine yet for COVID-19 , but there is one for another ‘zoonosis’ or animal-borne disease – Q Fever. Australian researchers are working...
Border changes to aid farmers
The mayors of both Goondiwindi and the Southern Downs have welcomed changes to the “border bubble” aimed at easing pressure on Queensland and NSW...
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Councillor declares union campaign donations
Newly elected Southern Downs councillor, Joel Richters, has publicly disclosed receiving $8000 worth of donations from three unions during his election campaign.
Under the Electoral...
