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Highway closed in both directions

By Jeremy Sollars The Cunningham Highway just south of Aratula will be closed in both directions for several hours following an accident involving...

Widespread falls very welcome

By Jeremy Sollars Districts to the west of Warwick and Stanthorpe fared the best in Sunday night’s unexpected downpours, with Inglewood receiving more...

Solar farm life extended by vote

By Jeremy Sollars Southern Downs councillors yesterday voted at their June general meeting in favour of extending the potential life of a new...

Dubois appeal decision pending

By Jeremy Sollars Convicted killer Garry Dubois is awaiting a decision by the Queensland Court of Appeal on his bid to have his...

Loco named after a legend

By Jeremy Sollars Southern Downs Steam Railway stalwart Bob Keogh has been honoured for his years of dedication to the group by having...

One man’s trek for the Anzacs

By Jeremy Sollars If you’re driving along the Cunningham Highway towards the Gap in the next couple of days you’ll spot a fluro-vested figure...

‘Food on table’ scheme extended

The Coalition Government will extend the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) from three to four years to help the nation’s farmers with more effective drought...

‘Temporary interruptions’ expected

Southern Downs Regional Council is upgrading water main infrastructure along Albion Street in Warwick. A spokeswoman said the work involves the replacement of valves within...

Council brings down new budget

By Jeremy Sollars Ratepayers face a 2.75 per cent rates hike in the new Southern Downs Regional Council budget for 2018-2019 formally adopted...

Saleyards lease option off the table

By Jeremy Sollars The Southern Downs Regional Council has announced that a potential deal with a private operator to lease the Warwick Saleyards...

Solar farm deal with uni revealed

By Jeremy Sollars The approval earlier today by a majority of Southern Downs councillors of a massive solar farm at Sladevale north of...

Close vote but solar plan approved

By Jeremy Sollars Southern Downs councillors have narrowly voted five to four in favour of approving a massive solar farm in the Sladevale...

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Easter holidays around the Southern Downs

As the Easter holidays approach, residents and visitors to the Southern Downs region are spoiled for choice with a plethora of events, live music,...