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Taps turned off

Southern Downs Regional Council has advised that the Everest Reservoir in west Warwick will be shutting down today, Thursday 24 August, between 9am and...

Enrol for say on marriage change

If you haven’t already done so you have until midnight tonight, Thursday 24 August, to enrol or update your voting details to be eligible...

Grassroots funding the dilemma

It is that time of year when I am “on the road again” with the Wanderers Cricket Club on the annual country pilgrimage. As...

Secret garden gladdies

The flower for the month of August is Dame Edna’s trademark favourite flower, the Gladiolus. It is said to symbolise strength, moral integrity, remembrance and...

Preps open up for visitors

Prep Enrolment and Open Days will be held at both Warwick Central State School and Warwick East State School next week. Both schools are looking...

Need for control

By Jeremy Sollars The Southern Downs Regional Council says any changes to its controversial Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS) would need to be passed by...

Work begins on new shed

By Jeremy Sollars Work on a replacement shelter shed for the Swanfels Pioneer Memorial Park started last Monday 14 August. The original shelters were demolished by...

Kick-start to local economy

By Jeremy Sollars The Southern Downs Regional Council says the development of a new Bunnings outlet in Warwick represents a $16 million investment in the...

Solitary councillor at dam session

Around 85 people attended an information session on the Emu Swamp Dam proposal held last Wednesday 9 August at the Stanthorpe International Club. The seminar...

Free baits up for grabs

The Southern Downs Regional Council is running its August wild dog, fox and feral pig baiting program and free baits are still available at...

Changing face of cricket

Interesting to read this week that as the Cricketers and Cricket Australia finally get their ducks in a row, the Bradman Centre in Bowral...

Feral pests in their sights

The Southern Downs Regional Council is running its next wild dog, fox and feral pig baiting program. The council encourages all landowners to take advantage...

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The show must go on

Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the show went on as scheduled, and the Warwick Show proved that neither rain nor wind could dampen the spirits...