Council can do more for cost of living
Not many candidates running in this election want to talk about rates… it can be a divisive topic. Local governments are certainly under enormous pressure and Southern Downs is no exception. (more…)
Housing should be a higher priority
Councillor candidate, Joel Richters wants to be clear that housing and development in our region will be his highest priority. A home is not a privilege but a necessity. (more…)
We should expect more from our councillors
Two time former labor candidate for the state electorate of Southern Downs, Joel Richters, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming local government elections. (more…)
More water in the tank for Granite Belt
Additional water tanks are now located at Applethorpe Rural Fire Station and ready to be used for this fire season. (more…)
Ingenious competition hits the mark
A rural show without livestock would be a strange sight, however in 2020 that was the dire situation facing many agricultural shows. (more…)
Warwick fuel is too expensive
The Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony Lynham took action last week on behalf of the Warwick community and wrote to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to seek an investigation into why fuel prices in Warwick are amongst some of the highest in the State.
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Big business steps up to help keep stock alive
Granite Belt Water Relief have only been operating for a few months to provide desperately needed water to people in rural areas so that they can keep their animals alive in what has become the worst drought on record in the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt region. (more…)
I want to know what you think about recycled water
There is nothing more grim than to drive around Southern Downs looking at the lack of greenery. This drought, while it is not the first and won’t be the last, its seems to be hitting us harder than before. (more…)
Council’s need to broadcast their meetings
With advances in technology we are missing an opportunity to better engage with local government, and I am advocating for their meetings to be recorded via video and broadcasted live. (more…)
Everyone enjoys a little theatre
Spy Glass is a creative production of the Stanthorpe Little Theatre Company which showcases an intertwined theatrical show of poetry and music. (more…)