News & Media Archive - January 2009

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12/01/2009 - Committee Member - SDRC Audit Committee
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) is seeking to appoint two qualified people to the roles of committee member for its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is an advisory committee of Council that reports to Council on: The capability of Co...

20/01/2009 - Put the drinks on ice, fire up the barbecue for Australia Day celebrations
Residents of the Southern Downs are encouraged to find their national pride this Australia Day and join in local community celebrations. Mayor, Ron Bellingham said that there are plenty of fun and free activities planned in the Southern Downs to hel...

24/01/2009 - 2009 Australia Day Winners – Northern Region
Citizen Awards Australia Day Citizen Award – Les Meiklejohn In 1959, Les Meiklejohn won an award for the best apprentice in Queensland for conduct, diligence and achievement, which was presented by then Governor of Queensland, Sir Henry Abel. ...

24/01/2009 - 2009 Australia Day Winners – Southern Region
CITIZEN AWARDS Australia Day Citizen Award – Ronald Salata Ronald leads a generous and compassionate life, regularly donating to Blue Care, RACQ Careflight and the Stanthorpe Hospital.  He is a collector of historical farm machinery an...

28/01/2009 - For personal reward in ‘09… join the SES
The local SES has put out a call for interested people to join up and help the community in times of natural disaster, storms, floods, missing people, community events and ...