$5 million for pipeline extension
The first sod has been officially ‘turned’ on a $5 million project to extend Warwick’s recycled water pipeline network to the industrial estates off...
Animal activists charged with trespass
Police have charged 11 people with trespass and drug offences following animal activist ‘farm invasions’ in recent weeks, including at Carey Brothers abattoir at...
New waste contractor announced
The Southern Downs Regional Council has awarded its household waste collection and bulk waste haulage contract to Cleanaway Pty Ltd after a tender process...
Election date finally announced
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced the federal election will be held on Saturday May 18.
Speaking from Parliament House this morning, Thursday 11...
Take a spin in Stanthorpe’s Kilpa Street Park
Children and the young at heart can now take a spin around Stanthorpe’s Kilpa Street Park thanks to 10-year old resident Isobella Kerrigan.
New play...
Police complaint considered over abattoir invasion
“It’s a conspiracy to disrupt agriculture in Australia.”
That’s how Greg Carey described the invasion of his Yangan abattoir by animal rights activists in the...
Activists break into abattoir
No arrests have been made or charges laid after a gang of vegan activists broke into the Carey Brothers abattoir at Yangan east of...
Winery on the march into Asia
A Granite Belt winery will soon be conquering the Asian market with funding from the Queensland Government to help grow their enterprise.
Minister for Agricultural...
Strong turnout at de-merger workshop
More than 300 community members attended to provide feedback at a workshop on de-amalgamation presented by Southern Downs Regional Council-appointed consultants in Stanthorpe last...
Distribution centre to close in 2023
Woolworths Group has announced it will close the BIG W Distribution Centre in Warwick in 2023, following a national review of its operations.
But...
Warwick area link to major drug busts
Queensland Police say as part of an ongoing successful operation targeting the production, distribution and trafficking of cannabis, seven people have been charged and...
Call for “transparency” ahead of de-merger workshops
The Granite Belt Community Association (GBCA) is calling on the Southern Downs Regional Council for full transparency on workshops planned next week on de-amalgamation.
Community...
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New citizens welcomed to the Southern Downs
Seven new citizens have been welcomed into the Southern Downs region by the newly appointed Mayor Melissa Hamilton along with councillors Cynthia McDonald, Russell...
