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News & Media Archive - May 2009
05/05/2009 - Feedback sought on Draft Futures PlanWith the finalisation of first round sector and community forums, residents now have a chance to comment on the resulting Draft Warwick Futures Plan, prepared by consultant Jim Cavaye. Mayor Ron Bellingham declared the draft copy of the Warwick Future...
07/05/2009 - New pontoon adds to river scenery
Walking on water has become a reality with the addition of a new pontoon in Federation Park, upstream from Tiddalik. The eight tonne pontoon has made a home on the Condamine River beside the boat ramp in Federation Park. Director Engineering S...
07/05/2009 - Nominations closing for International Relations Community Group
Southern Downs’ community members with an interest in the development and promotion of international relations have until the end of this week to register for the Council’s International Relations Community Group. Mayor Ron Bellingham is k...
07/05/2009 - Young artists display good environmental initiatives
As Council moves to introduce kerbside recycling into the Stanthorpe community, officers have been encouraging local school children to think about recycling. To heighten awareness of impending kerbside recycling, Council has been running a colouring-...
12/05/2009 - Volunteer register about to be reality
As Australians celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, Southern Downs Mayor Ron Bellingham has announced an exciting new partnership that will recognise volunteers and organisations seeking volunteers in the region. “Council and the Daily ...
27/05/2009 - Browns Falls walkway/bikeway secures funding
Southern Downs’ residents will be able to safely peddle and walk their way to a healthier life thanks to Council’s success in a State Government grant program. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that the $13,500 grant will go towards the Bro...
27/05/2009 - National Simultaneous Storytime comes to Southern Downs’ Libraries
At 11.00am on Wednesday May 27, Southern Downs Libraries will join organisations from Broome to Hobart, in reading the picture book Pete the Sheep to more than 100,000 children across Australia. Now in its ninth successful year, National Simultaneous ...
27/05/2009 - WIRAC offers free lifesaving course to over 55’s
From June 9, the Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre is offering a free Lifesaving course to over 55’s. WIRAC Aquatics Coordinator Karen Peters is looking forward to a full house when she runs her first Grey Medallion course with an ent...
28/05/2009 - A Celebration, A Comedy and A Whodunit in Warwick
Warwick residents are set to get cosy with a troupe of travelling actors when Bille Brown’s new play The School of Arts visits the Warwick Town Hall, Saturday 15 August, 7.30pm as part of a Charity Gala Tour. All proceeds will benefit the Warwick...
29/05/2009 - New era of recycling collection for Stanthorpe
June 29 marks a new era for former Stanthorpe Shire residents with the introduction of a new fortnightly recycling collection service. Southern Downs Mayor Ron Bellingham is confident that residents will embrace the new service that brings with it man...
29/05/2009 - Southern Downs Council calling on residents to recycle old mobiles and help koalas displaced by Victorian bushfires
Southern Downs Council is calling on residents to support MobileMuster and Landcare Australia’s ‘Old Phones, More Trees’ campaign, by recycling their old mobile phones, batteries and accessories throughout May and until World Environm...
29/05/2009 - Terry scoops state prize again for Local Government Week competition
Allora’s Terry Heslin has done it again. Terry Heslin's winning entry [click to enlarge] The Year 8 student from Al...
29/05/2009 - Warwick residents recycle right
Warwick residents have recycled over 2,240 tonnes of material since the kerbside recycling service was introduced in July 2007. That’s equivalent to around 11,000 beer bottles or 45,000 two litre milk bottles. By recycling, Warwick reside...
