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Australiana Park leads the way with new playgear
The installation of new play gear in Australiana Park is nearing completion and children will soon be able to enjoy some amazing new equipment at the playground. As a first in Queensland, the new playground will include a 30 metre long Flying Fox. ...
Clean out for Stanthorpe & Wallangarra water mains
For the next month, Council staff will be flushing water hydrants and mains in the Stanthorpe and Wallangarra areas. Some water discolouration may be experienced for a short time after. As with the Warwick region, this routine maintenance program h...
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013!
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013! The Warwick and Stanthorpe Libraries invite you to join them for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday 22 May 2013 at 11.00 am. Now in its 13th successful year NSS is a colourful, v...
Get Reading with the Warwick Art Gallery & Library
You are invited to join romantic suspense writer Helene Young for an entertaining morning tea hosted by the Warwick Art Gallery & Warwick library on Tuesday 28 May at the Warwick Art Gallery commencing at 10.30am. ...
National Volunteer Week – SDRC thanks our SES Volunteers (9.00am)
(posted @ 9.00am on 16 May 2013) This week we celebrate Volunteer Week and recognise the amazing work of our volunteers. More than 40,000 Queenslanders committed in excess of 27 million minutes of their time volunteering in emergency situations and ...
Footpath Construction Works for Dragon Street, Warwick (3.05pm)
(Posted @ 3.05pm on 15 May 2013) SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL ADVISES THAT FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION WORK will be carried out in Dragon Street, Warwick (on the eastern side of the roadway from the Medical Centre to Percy Street) from Monday 27 May 20...
Cheers to our Volunteers!
Volunteers are a proven backbone to any community. They provide valuable “hands on” assistance in many and varied situations, whether it be for fund raising, raising awareness or providing much needed assistance in times of community need. &l...
Clean out for Warwick water mains
If you notice water pouring out of the mains system in the near future, don’t be alarmed. Southern Downs Regional Council will be conducting flushing of some water pipes in the Warwick area. This routine maintenance program has been deferred over...
Notice of Sale Land for Overdue Rates
Notice of Sale of Land for Overdue Rates Local Government Regulation 2012 (Chapter 4 Part 12 Division 3) Notice of Sale of Land for Overdue Rates
Get rid of your rubbish with Council’s help! (10.00am)
(posted 23 April 2013 @ 10.00am) The Southern Downs Regional Council is conducting a Kerbside Cleanup campaign in the northern region from Monday May 20 to Wednesday June 19 and is encouraging residents to take advantage of this great opportunity to...
Experience the fun of ‘Ageing with Adventures’ at the Warwick Library (10.15am)
(posted 22 April 2013 @ 10.15am) Author Maggie Counihan will be at the Warwick library on Friday 3 May to speak about the many adventures from her latest book ‘Bring on the Birthdays: Ageing with Adventures’. ...
Join in the May Madness at WIRAC! (10.00am)
(posted 22 April 2013 @ 10.00am) Madness will be taking over at the Warwick Indoor Recreation & Aquatic Centre (WIRAC) during the month of May with fantastic giveaways for new members. ...
Water Rates notices have been issued (9.50am)
(posted on 18 April 2013 @ 9.50am) Ratepayers in the Southern Downs region will soon be receiving, or may have already received, their water rates notices. The deadline to receive the discount on payment of water rates is 5pm on Friday 17 May 2013. ...
Major Alyson Auliff RAAMC to commemorate Anzac Day with Stanthorpe community (9.10am)
(posted 15 April 2013 @ 9.10am) Originally from Stanthorpe, where she completed her education St Joseph’s School and Stanthorpe State High School, Major Alyson Auliff, RAAMC will be returning as Reviewing Officer and Guest Speaker at the Stant...
East Warwick Residents encouraged to attend Community Forum (4.20pm)
(posted 11 April 2013 @ 4.20pm) Floods happened in 2010 and 2011 and again in 2013 with many people in East Warwick being affected. Council is seeking input from these residents on how we can prepare as an individual, a neighbourhood or community to...
SDRC launches Community Recovery Plan
Southern Downs Regional Council is committed to facilitating the recovery and reconstruction of the Southern Downs in the wake of the Australia Day 2013 flooding. As part of this commitment, Council has released the Southern Downs Community Recover...
National Youth Week 2013~ Be Active, Be Happy, Be You
Southern Downs Regional Council, SDIEA (Southern Downs Industry Education Association), and headspace Southern Downs have partnered once again to bring the youth of the Southern Downs some fantastic events and activities for National Youth Week 2013. ...
Welcome facelift for Waste Water Treatment Plant (11`.35am)
(posted 27 March 2013 @ 11.35am) Not everyone would enjoy working at a sewerage treatment plant, let alone think about making improvements! However the staff at Warwick’s Waste Water Treatment Plant have done just that. ...
Improvement works for Warwick’s CBD (8:50am)
(posted 27 March 2013 @ 8.50am) Maintenance works will be carried out over the next few weeks to the CBD area in Warwick which will also improve the overall appearance. Southern Downs Regional Council has engaged Asphalt Pattern Paving to repain...
Council’s Waste Facilities Easter Weekend Hours (8.30am)
(posted 26 March 2013 @ 8.30am) Southern Downs Regional Council advises residents that the Yangan Waste Facility will be closed on Good Friday. All other waste facilities will be open for normal business hours on Good Friday. Council’s...
Council takes zero tolerance stance on unsafe backpacker accommodation (10.55am)
(posted 22 March 2013 @ 10.55am) Conditions found during inspections Southern Downs Regional Council is ...
Region’s pools to close for Winter months (10.50am)
(posted 22 March 2013 @ 10.50am) Pools within the Southern Downs region will be closing soon with the onset of the Winter season making it too cold to enjoy outdoor water activities. The Allora and Killarney pools will close this Friday 22 March...
Social Impacts of Natural Disasters Survey
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for people who were affected by a natural disaster more than 6 months ago, such as the 2010 and 2011 flooding to participate in a voluntary survey by Fieldworx, a specialist community engagement company, which...
Stanthorpe Civic Centre Improvements Underway (1.00pm)
(posted 20 March 2013 @ 1.00pm) Southern Downs Regional Council is excited about the commencement of its latest capital project. Improvements to the Stanthorpe Civic Centre will see internal toilets being installed and the construction of a chair st...
Find Southern Downs Libraries on Facebook (11.00am)
(posted 14 March 2013 @ 11.00am) Southern Downs Regional Libraries have embraced the current social media trend by launching a Facebook page. The page will feature announcements, newsletters, competitions, photos and links to various websites and arti...
Amendments to the Southern Downs Planning Scheme (4.30pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 4.30pm) The Southern Downs Planning Scheme has been in place for 6 months. It has recently been reviewed in keeping with Council’s intention to continuously improve the scheme and ensure that it meets the requirements o...
Council decides on organisational restructure (3.45pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 3.45pm) A cultural review undertaken last year within Council’s organisation indicated that the entire region would be better serviced by a realignment of directorates and a reduction in middle management. As part of it...
Council appoints Stanthorpe Office Place Manager (2.20pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 2.20pm) As part of its commitment to improving services across the region, Southern Downs Regional Council has appointed Michael Bell to the role of Stanthorpe Place Manager. In announcing the appointment today, Council&r...
Local Business urged to have a say! (2.15pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 2.15pm) The Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) Economic Development Unit is keen to create a strong business future and is asking local business and industry representatives to have a say in how we get there. Through Marc...
Sunstate Group Queensland chooses Warwick (3.30pm)
(posted 8 March 2013 @ 3.30pm) L to R: Nick Edols, Economic Development Officer SDRC; Harry Roche – Operations Manager SGQ; Ward Veitch – Consultant, Urban...
Southern Bypass toilets to get a facelift (8.40am)
(posted 6 March 2013 @ 8.40am) Southern Downs Regional Council advises that the Southern Bypass toilets located on Wallangarra Road, 300m from the southern end of the New England Highway, will be closed from the 11 March through to the 26 March. ...
Invitation to attend conclusion of digital literacy training
The free digital literacy workshops are almost at an end and Southern Downs Regional Council and GraniteNet are keen to celebrate the achievements of this project. We invite you to attend a demonstration of our new local history and food wikis and ...
Local Disaster Management Group continues to monitor weather situation
Following the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), the Condamine River has reached a peak of 6.15m at Murray’s Bridge during the early hours of this morning and a Minor flood peak of approximately 5m is expected at Warwick during t...
Local Disaster Management Group Monitors Wet Weather
With rain set to continue across much of the Southern Downs throughout this weekend, Southern Downs Regional Council would like to remind all residents and visitors to our region to remain watchful, but calm. Predictions currently issued by th...
Ensure approvals are in place for Operational Works associated with flood repairs (11.30am)
(posted on 26 February 2013 @ 11.30am) Southern Downs Regional Council is aware of the extensive damage to rural and some urban lands as a result of the recent flood. The damage is heart breaking for those affected and the effect on livelihoods is v...
Council keeps a wet weather watch
With the heavy, consistent rain falling across much of the Southern Downs today and during the weekend, Southern Downs Regional Council would like to remind all residents and visitors to our region to please make sure you take care of yourself and othe...
Allora Bus Stop moving soon (4.20pm)
(posted 21 February 2013 @ 4.20pm) Planned works to relocate the Allora bus stop from its current location on Herbert Street around the corner into Warwick Street are scheduled to occur in the next three to four weeks. Southern Downs Regional Co...
Counselling services now available (1.25pm)
(posted 21 February 2013 @ 1.25pm) Given the recent battering many have taken from this year’s flood event, following on the back of the 2010/2011 flood events, it would be no surprise to find that some are finding their resilience a little lo...
Farmers raise concerns at meeting (1.25pm)
(posted 21 February 2013 @ 1.25pm) Farmers from the Glengallan Valley area met again on Monday (18 February) to continue the push for better levels of funding assistance. The Mayor Cr Peter Blundell, Nick Edols, Economic Development Officer, Sheila ...
Ride the new Granite Belt Bike Trail (6.00pm)
(posted 20 February 2013 @ 6.00pm) The Granite Belt Bike Trail from Stanthorpe to Ballandean will be officially opened on Sunday, 17th March 2013 by the Hon. Lawrence Springborg, Minister for Health and Member for Southern Downs. The launch incorporat...
Southern Downs granted Category D assistance for flood damage (9.00am)
Southern Downs Regional Council is pleased to announce that Category D Measures under the jointly funded Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) have been activated by the Commonwealth and State Government. Under these arrangements, p...
Southern Downs granted Category C assistance for flood damage (5.30pm)
(posted 5.30pm on 13 February 2013) Southern Downs Regional Council is pleased to announce that following activation of Category C Measures under the jointly funded Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) by the Commonwealth and St...
New weighbridge now in use at Stanthorpe (3.10pm)
(posted 3.10pm on 13 February 2013) After many months of construction, as of Tuesday the 12th of February, the Stanthorpe Waste Management Facility’s new weighbridge became operational. Council were legally required to install a weighbridge as p...
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, The Honourable John McVeigh - More Shires receive flood support
(posted 3.15pm on 12 February 2013) Flood-affected primary producers in the local government areas of South Burnett, Gladstone and Scenic Rim and targeted areas in Banana, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Somerset, Southern Downs and Toowoomba will now be able t...
SDRC Farm Flood Survey Interim Results – direct cost is $180,000 per farm - 4.34pm 11 February
(posted 4.34pm 11 February 2013) Following participation in a number of flood disaster meetings and site visits through flood affected areas, the Southern Downs Regional Council’s (SDRC) Economic Development Unit has been running a Flood Survey ...
Applications for community grants close this Friday (11.00am)
(Posted 11.00am on 11 February 2013) Round 2 of Council’s General Grants program closes for applications this Friday, 15 February 2013. The General Grants Program focuses on supporting local initiatives, local organisations, and projects tha...
IMPORTANT INFO FOR FLOOD AFFECTED FARMERS - MEDIA STATEMENT FROM MINISTER MCVEIGH
Dear Mayors and Councillors I’ve spent the past couple of days inspecting flood damaged farms and rural businesses in the Fassifern Valley, Warwick and Eastern and Western Darling Downs – heading through the Lockyer to Kilcoy tomorrow a...
Allora Streetscape – what do you think?
The final stage of the Allora Streetscape design is now in progress following Council’s adoption of the draft concept plan 1 for final public comment. Residents of Allora and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to provide feedback on t...
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION – JANUARY 2013 FLOODS
Updated at 10.00am 30 January 2013 The road between Warwick and Toowoomba is open. One lane is open between the 8 mile and Allora and controlled conditions are in force. The condition of the road is quite rough so travellers are advised to take car...
Youth Art Competition Winners Announced
'Cherry Blossom' Millicent Kelly The Peace and Harmony Art Competition has come to a close for 2012 and a big thank you must go to all the talented young people who ente...
Celebrating Seniors – Living and Loving Life’ Photographic Project
Are you a budding amateur photographer? If so, you will be very interested in the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Celebrating Seniors – Living and Loving Life Photographic Project, an amateur photographic project open to all Southern ...
Palmer Bridge repairs completed at Freestone
Repairs to the guardrail at Palmer Bridge in Freestone were completed this week for just under $9,000. The railing was damaged after a single vehicle accident at the bridge earlier this year. Five bays of post and rail fence with new...
Rosenthal Tower relocated for SES
The Rosenthal Lookout tower which has been closed to public access since October 2008 for safety reasons was dismantled yesterday by Southern Downs Regional Council. “This historic tower does not meet current Australian safety guidelines and has...
WIRAC closes pool, courts for maintenance
Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre’s pools and sports courts will be closed for planned maintenance from 31 March to 16 April 2012, with the gymnasium remaining open. WIRAC manager Don Warrener said the pools would be drained to allo...
Love2Read at Southern Downs libraries
Southern Downs libraries are inviting you to celebrate 2012’s National Year of Reading by joining in their ‘Love2Read’ programs running all year. In Southern Downs libraries, highlights of the ‘Love2read’ program will i...
Which tree species would you like replanted on Guy Street, Warwick?
With seven mature London Plane trees on Warwick’s Guy Street facing removal due to ill-health, Southern Downs Regional Council is asking residents to nominate their preferred replacement tree. Manager Parks & Projects Michael Bell said it...
Congratulations to Stanthorpe's 2012 Australia Day Award recipients
This year there are nine recipients of Stanthorpe Australia Day Awards, as the Stanthorpe Australia Day Citizen of the Year award has been awarded jointly for only the second time in the longstanding history of the Awards. A spokesperson from the sel...
Apply now for a share of community grants - Round 2 opens
Round 2 of Council’s General Grants program opens for applications on Monday, January 23, 2012. The General Grants Program focuses on supporting local initiatives, local organisations, and projects that enhance community wellbeing and opportuni...
Part road closure for works in Fitzroy Street, Warwick
Temporary single lane conditions will exist during road works on Fitzroy Street Warwick, between Steeles' Bakery and Can...
Council commences Stanthorpe and Leyburn flood studies
Water marks and information wanted for Stanthorpe and Leyburn Residents living on floodplains in Stanthorpe and Leyburn will receive a flood information survey in the mail over the coming week. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that Council has commissio...
Seven waste facilities now key-locked
From Monday 12 December 2011, the seven unmanned waste transfer stations listed below will be locked, with key access given to local residents only. Key-lock waste facilities - For domestic waste only Amiens Thulimbah Pozieres The Summit ...
No wasted opportunity with new $1.5m contract
Endeavour Foundation CEO David Barbagallo will visit Warwick today to sign a contract with Southern Downs Regional Council for the continued management of waste facilities and recycling services. Mr Barbagallo said the $1.5 million three and a half-y...
Boil water alert lifted for Stanthorpe
Southern Downs Regional Council today lifted a boil water alert on town water in Stanthorpe. Council issued the boil water notice as a cautionary measure due to the incidence of discoloured water appearing in some parts of the town on Friday. Aft...
Council to pursue Kital Road Bridge replacement
Southern Downs Regional Council today resolved to pursue a low level crossing to replace Kital Road Bridge near Allora, by negotiating with the State Government on environmental issues that are impacting the project. Design investigations have found ...
Last chance for indoor Mausoleum at Stanthorpe
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling on anyone who has not yet expressed their interest in an indoor burial option at the proposed new Stanthorpe Mausoleum to quickly come forward for the project to proceed. Take up of burial options for...
Allora flood data up for community review
Allora residents are invited to a Community Open Session on Saturday 17 September 2011 to review new data from the December 2010 and January 2011 floods that has now been incorporated into the Condamine Rivers & Tributaries Flood Study. The Flo...
Call for input to State plans
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for input into two important state strategies to ensure the Southern Downs’ needs are represented. Queensland Regionalisation Strategy Council’s Economic Development Officer John Randall is pre...
Update on rates notices
Council advises that Southern Downs rates notices have been forwarded to the printers for issue and are expected to be in your letterboxes next week. Residents will have 30 days from the date of issue on their rates notice to pay their rates in full ...
Talk to a planner about the Southern Downs Planning Scheme
After a very busy drop-in day yesterday in Warwick, residents of Ballandean, Maryvale, Dalveen and Stanthorpe are urged to take advantage of a Council town planner visiting their region this week to find out how the proposed new Southern Downs Planning...
Major new developments good for Southern Downs economy
Like so many other people keeping a close eye on the global economy, Southern Downs Regional Council’s Economic Development Team continues to look for ways to support local businesses. “The recent changes to the global economy have impac...
New permit does not ease flying fox dispersal restrictions: Mayor
Southern Downs Mayor Ron Bellingham said today that a new three year Damage Mitigation Permit for flying foxes announced by the State Government this week is unlikely to make it any easier to move flying fox colonies on. “We are still investig...
Budget 2011/12 - Beautifying the Southern Downs - Parks & Gardens
The Southern Downs region prides itself on beautiful parks and green space areas that meet the needs of residents and visitors. The 2011/12 budget provides $310,000 for capital expenditure on park improvements, playground equipment and public toilets...
Budget 2011/12 - Good work of Youth Councils to continue
Southern Downs Regional Council has voted to continue to support the Youth Council program in 2011/12 allocating just over $17,000 to the program. Under this program, Warwick Young Ambassadors and Stanthorpe Young Delegates advise Council on youth is...
Budget 2011/12 - $200,000 for Council elections
The 2011/12 budget includes $200,000 in expenses for the upcoming Council elections. Mayor Ron Bellingham explained that elections are now all run by the Electoral Commission Queensland and this is the amount they asked for to run next year’s e...
Budget 2011-2012 - Support continues for early literacy program
Funding of $5,000 has been provided in this year’s budget to allow the Southern Downs Regional Council Library Service to continue and expand a program encouraging literacy in the vital pre-school years of 0-3, including resources. “Resea...
Budget 2011/12 - Vision to grow the Warwick Saleyards
$15,000 has been set aside in this year’s budget to develop a concept plan to expand the Warwick Saleyards into a formidable regional facility. Chair of the Corporate Services portfolio Cr Mally McMurtrie said that the Council’s vision wa...
Budget 2011/12 - Improved waste management
Southern Downs Regional Council is continuing to work towards the implementation of best practice waste management initiatives across the region and will this year allocate $20,000 to allow completion of an overall waste management strategy. It will ...
Budget 2011/12 - Roads are a big job ahead
Post flood, roads are a big job ahead, with the 2011/12 Southern Downs Regional Council budget providing $27.81 million for work on Council-owned roads. This includes $5.791 million for general road maintenance and $4.54 million on capital roadworks ...
Budget 2011/12 – $4.3 million for Water Supply & Sewerage Works
The major capital project in the 2011/12 Southern Downs Regional Council capital budget for water and sewerage is $1.67 million to investigate, design and construct an upgrade to Storm King Dam in Stanthorpe. Council is required to start the upgrade ...
Budget 2011/12 - Extra costs from changes to State Government legislation
The cost of functions required under legislation by the Queensland Government is significant in the 2011/12 budget. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that state requirements account for $1.556 million in the operational budget and $1.412 of capital costs in ...
Budget 2011/12 - Apply for Pensioner Rebate Subsidy Scheme by 15 July
Southern Downs Regional Council is reminding eligible pensioners that they must apply by this Friday 15 July 2011 to be eligible for the Pensioner Rebate Subsidy Scheme. The Queensland Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme provides a subsi...
Budget 2011/12 - Internal Audit function gets down to business
Residents can expect even greater scrutiny and accountability for Southern Downs Regional Council in 2011/12 as the new Internal Audit function starts this year. Deputy Mayor and member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee (A&RMC) Cr Pete...
Budget 2011/12 - Discount Period returns to 30 days
Ratepayers have 30 days from the date of issue on their 2011/12 rates notice to pay their full rates bill if they want to receive a 10 per cent early payment discount. Residents can also object to their rating category by asking in writing within 30 ...
Budget 2011/12 - Budgeting for long term sustainability
CEO Rod Ferguson says the 2011/12 Southern Downs Regional Council budget is about long term sustainability while maintaining a level of service the community expects. “One of the key elements for a local authority is to ensure long term sustain...
2011/12 Budget Briefs
Community Plan The development of a Community Plan for the Southern Downs Region is a requirement of the Local Government Act and an amount of $118,500 has been allocated in the 2011/12 budget for this purpose. Following the floods of December 2010 a...
SDRC Adopts 2011/12 Budget
The Southern Downs Regional Council today handed down its 2011/2012 Budget with a 9.6 per cent overall rise in rate revenue across the region. Mayor Ron Bellingham said the priority of councillors was to be firstly financially responsible to maintain a...
Southern Downs RADF Program Secures Funding for 2011/12
Arts Minister Rachel Nolan announced yesterday the Southern Downs Regional Council has once again been successful in securing funds to run the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). “This money, combined with Councils contribution helps support...
Change to commercial and industrial waste services
Businesses in the Southern Downs will no longer have their commercial and industrial waste service billed through Council after a decision by Southern Downs Regional councillors at today’s June General Meeting. Mayor Ron Bellingham promised t...
Get your hands on free updated weed identification book
Weed Society President Rachel McFadyen and the Hon. Mike Horan at the ...
Council pushes to retain Granite Belt water allocation
Southern Downs Regional Council has taken steps to retain a 4,000ML unused water allocation for the Granite Belt. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that Council would be pushing very strongly not to remove the allocation as recommended in a Queensland Govern...
National Youth Week Nominations 2011
As part of the celebrations for National Youth Week (NYW) for 2011 the Youth Development workers Rebecca Schroder and Bonita Tyler are organising two awards nights (one in Stanthorpe and one in Warwick) to celebrate the contributions of young people to...
Historic Slade School Campus for sale
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Spring Creek Road status
Southern Downs Regional Council and Main Roads engineers have assessed Spring Creek Road between Killarney and Condamine River Road today and cleared it for limited openings by Friday afternoon, weather permitting. The road has been closed between ...
Stanthorpe boil water alert lifted
Queensland Health has given Stanthorpe town water supply the all clear after it passed three consecutive days of negative results for nasties. Mayor Ron Bellingham said the tests were carried out after the water treatment plant was affected by floodi...
Traffic restrictions from tomorrow on Carnarvon Bridge
As a temporary measure, one lane of traffic on Carnarvon Bridge will be closed from early morning Saturday 15 January 2011 until further notice at the request of Main Roads. Southern Downs Deputy Director Engineering Services, Chris Loveday, said th...
Road closures in Southern Downs Monday 10 January 2011 as at 1:00pm
Pratten Street & Hope Street Warwick Closed Flooding ...
Southern Downs Mobile Library cancelled this week
Southern Downs Regional Council advises that the Mobile Library will not be operating in the Southern Downs this week to minimise risks from rain and flooding. Sheila Stebbings, Manager of Community Development, said that Council apologises for any i...
Photographs - December 2010/January 2011 Floods
Below is a small sample of photographs taken by Council employees of the impact and spread of the December 2010 floods. (click an image to open a larger copy). ...
The installation of new play gear in Australiana Park is nearing completion and children will soon be able to enjoy some amazing new equipment at the playground. As a first in Queensland, the new playground will include a 30 metre long Flying Fox. ...
Posted: May 20, 2013
Clean out for Stanthorpe & Wallangarra water mains
For the next month, Council staff will be flushing water hydrants and mains in the Stanthorpe and Wallangarra areas. Some water discolouration may be experienced for a short time after. As with the Warwick region, this routine maintenance program h...
Posted: May 17, 2013
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013!
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime 2013! The Warwick and Stanthorpe Libraries invite you to join them for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) on Wednesday 22 May 2013 at 11.00 am. Now in its 13th successful year NSS is a colourful, v...
Posted: May 17, 2013
Get Reading with the Warwick Art Gallery & Library
You are invited to join romantic suspense writer Helene Young for an entertaining morning tea hosted by the Warwick Art Gallery & Warwick library on Tuesday 28 May at the Warwick Art Gallery commencing at 10.30am. ...
Posted: May 17, 2013
National Volunteer Week – SDRC thanks our SES Volunteers (9.00am)
(posted @ 9.00am on 16 May 2013) This week we celebrate Volunteer Week and recognise the amazing work of our volunteers. More than 40,000 Queenslanders committed in excess of 27 million minutes of their time volunteering in emergency situations and ...
Posted: May 16, 2013
Footpath Construction Works for Dragon Street, Warwick (3.05pm)
(Posted @ 3.05pm on 15 May 2013) SOUTHERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL ADVISES THAT FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION WORK will be carried out in Dragon Street, Warwick (on the eastern side of the roadway from the Medical Centre to Percy Street) from Monday 27 May 20...
Posted: May 15, 2013
Cheers to our Volunteers!
Volunteers are a proven backbone to any community. They provide valuable “hands on” assistance in many and varied situations, whether it be for fund raising, raising awareness or providing much needed assistance in times of community need. &l...
Posted: May 14, 2013
Clean out for Warwick water mains
If you notice water pouring out of the mains system in the near future, don’t be alarmed. Southern Downs Regional Council will be conducting flushing of some water pipes in the Warwick area. This routine maintenance program has been deferred over...
Posted: May 6, 2013
Notice of Sale Land for Overdue Rates
Notice of Sale of Land for Overdue Rates Local Government Regulation 2012 (Chapter 4 Part 12 Division 3) Notice of Sale of Land for Overdue Rates
Posted: April 24, 2013
Get rid of your rubbish with Council’s help! (10.00am)
(posted 23 April 2013 @ 10.00am) The Southern Downs Regional Council is conducting a Kerbside Cleanup campaign in the northern region from Monday May 20 to Wednesday June 19 and is encouraging residents to take advantage of this great opportunity to...
Posted: April 23, 2013
Experience the fun of ‘Ageing with Adventures’ at the Warwick Library (10.15am)
(posted 22 April 2013 @ 10.15am) Author Maggie Counihan will be at the Warwick library on Friday 3 May to speak about the many adventures from her latest book ‘Bring on the Birthdays: Ageing with Adventures’. ...
Posted: April 22, 2013
Join in the May Madness at WIRAC! (10.00am)
(posted 22 April 2013 @ 10.00am) Madness will be taking over at the Warwick Indoor Recreation & Aquatic Centre (WIRAC) during the month of May with fantastic giveaways for new members. ...
Posted: April 22, 2013
Water Rates notices have been issued (9.50am)
(posted on 18 April 2013 @ 9.50am) Ratepayers in the Southern Downs region will soon be receiving, or may have already received, their water rates notices. The deadline to receive the discount on payment of water rates is 5pm on Friday 17 May 2013. ...
Posted: April 18, 2013
Major Alyson Auliff RAAMC to commemorate Anzac Day with Stanthorpe community (9.10am)
(posted 15 April 2013 @ 9.10am) Originally from Stanthorpe, where she completed her education St Joseph’s School and Stanthorpe State High School, Major Alyson Auliff, RAAMC will be returning as Reviewing Officer and Guest Speaker at the Stant...
Posted: April 15, 2013
East Warwick Residents encouraged to attend Community Forum (4.20pm)
(posted 11 April 2013 @ 4.20pm) Floods happened in 2010 and 2011 and again in 2013 with many people in East Warwick being affected. Council is seeking input from these residents on how we can prepare as an individual, a neighbourhood or community to...
Posted: April 11, 2013
SDRC launches Community Recovery Plan
Southern Downs Regional Council is committed to facilitating the recovery and reconstruction of the Southern Downs in the wake of the Australia Day 2013 flooding. As part of this commitment, Council has released the Southern Downs Community Recover...
Posted: April 4, 2013
National Youth Week 2013~ Be Active, Be Happy, Be You
Southern Downs Regional Council, SDIEA (Southern Downs Industry Education Association), and headspace Southern Downs have partnered once again to bring the youth of the Southern Downs some fantastic events and activities for National Youth Week 2013. ...
Posted: March 28, 2013
Welcome facelift for Waste Water Treatment Plant (11`.35am)
(posted 27 March 2013 @ 11.35am) Not everyone would enjoy working at a sewerage treatment plant, let alone think about making improvements! However the staff at Warwick’s Waste Water Treatment Plant have done just that. ...
Posted: March 27, 2013
Improvement works for Warwick’s CBD (8:50am)
(posted 27 March 2013 @ 8.50am) Maintenance works will be carried out over the next few weeks to the CBD area in Warwick which will also improve the overall appearance. Southern Downs Regional Council has engaged Asphalt Pattern Paving to repain...
Posted: March 27, 2013
Council’s Waste Facilities Easter Weekend Hours (8.30am)
(posted 26 March 2013 @ 8.30am) Southern Downs Regional Council advises residents that the Yangan Waste Facility will be closed on Good Friday. All other waste facilities will be open for normal business hours on Good Friday. Council’s...
Posted: March 26, 2013
Council takes zero tolerance stance on unsafe backpacker accommodation (10.55am)
(posted 22 March 2013 @ 10.55am) Conditions found during inspections Southern Downs Regional Council is ...
Posted: March 22, 2013
Region’s pools to close for Winter months (10.50am)
(posted 22 March 2013 @ 10.50am) Pools within the Southern Downs region will be closing soon with the onset of the Winter season making it too cold to enjoy outdoor water activities. The Allora and Killarney pools will close this Friday 22 March...
Posted: March 22, 2013
Social Impacts of Natural Disasters Survey
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for people who were affected by a natural disaster more than 6 months ago, such as the 2010 and 2011 flooding to participate in a voluntary survey by Fieldworx, a specialist community engagement company, which...
Posted: March 21, 2013
Stanthorpe Civic Centre Improvements Underway (1.00pm)
(posted 20 March 2013 @ 1.00pm) Southern Downs Regional Council is excited about the commencement of its latest capital project. Improvements to the Stanthorpe Civic Centre will see internal toilets being installed and the construction of a chair st...
Posted: March 20, 2013
Find Southern Downs Libraries on Facebook (11.00am)
(posted 14 March 2013 @ 11.00am) Southern Downs Regional Libraries have embraced the current social media trend by launching a Facebook page. The page will feature announcements, newsletters, competitions, photos and links to various websites and arti...
Posted: March 14, 2013
Amendments to the Southern Downs Planning Scheme (4.30pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 4.30pm) The Southern Downs Planning Scheme has been in place for 6 months. It has recently been reviewed in keeping with Council’s intention to continuously improve the scheme and ensure that it meets the requirements o...
Posted: March 12, 2013
Council decides on organisational restructure (3.45pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 3.45pm) A cultural review undertaken last year within Council’s organisation indicated that the entire region would be better serviced by a realignment of directorates and a reduction in middle management. As part of it...
Posted: March 12, 2013
Council appoints Stanthorpe Office Place Manager (2.20pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 2.20pm) As part of its commitment to improving services across the region, Southern Downs Regional Council has appointed Michael Bell to the role of Stanthorpe Place Manager. In announcing the appointment today, Council&r...
Posted: March 12, 2013
Local Business urged to have a say! (2.15pm)
(posted 12 March 2013 @ 2.15pm) The Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) Economic Development Unit is keen to create a strong business future and is asking local business and industry representatives to have a say in how we get there. Through Marc...
Posted: March 12, 2013
Sunstate Group Queensland chooses Warwick (3.30pm)
(posted 8 March 2013 @ 3.30pm) L to R: Nick Edols, Economic Development Officer SDRC; Harry Roche – Operations Manager SGQ; Ward Veitch – Consultant, Urban...
Posted: March 8, 2013
Southern Bypass toilets to get a facelift (8.40am)
(posted 6 March 2013 @ 8.40am) Southern Downs Regional Council advises that the Southern Bypass toilets located on Wallangarra Road, 300m from the southern end of the New England Highway, will be closed from the 11 March through to the 26 March. ...
Posted: March 6, 2013
Invitation to attend conclusion of digital literacy training
The free digital literacy workshops are almost at an end and Southern Downs Regional Council and GraniteNet are keen to celebrate the achievements of this project. We invite you to attend a demonstration of our new local history and food wikis and ...
Posted: March 4, 2013
Local Disaster Management Group continues to monitor weather situation
Following the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), the Condamine River has reached a peak of 6.15m at Murray’s Bridge during the early hours of this morning and a Minor flood peak of approximately 5m is expected at Warwick during t...
Posted: March 3, 2013
Local Disaster Management Group Monitors Wet Weather
With rain set to continue across much of the Southern Downs throughout this weekend, Southern Downs Regional Council would like to remind all residents and visitors to our region to remain watchful, but calm. Predictions currently issued by th...
Posted: March 2, 2013
Ensure approvals are in place for Operational Works associated with flood repairs (11.30am)
(posted on 26 February 2013 @ 11.30am) Southern Downs Regional Council is aware of the extensive damage to rural and some urban lands as a result of the recent flood. The damage is heart breaking for those affected and the effect on livelihoods is v...
Posted: February 26, 2013
Council keeps a wet weather watch
With the heavy, consistent rain falling across much of the Southern Downs today and during the weekend, Southern Downs Regional Council would like to remind all residents and visitors to our region to please make sure you take care of yourself and othe...
Posted: February 25, 2013
Allora Bus Stop moving soon (4.20pm)
(posted 21 February 2013 @ 4.20pm) Planned works to relocate the Allora bus stop from its current location on Herbert Street around the corner into Warwick Street are scheduled to occur in the next three to four weeks. Southern Downs Regional Co...
Posted: February 21, 2013
Counselling services now available (1.25pm)
(posted 21 February 2013 @ 1.25pm) Given the recent battering many have taken from this year’s flood event, following on the back of the 2010/2011 flood events, it would be no surprise to find that some are finding their resilience a little lo...
Posted: February 21, 2013
Farmers raise concerns at meeting (1.25pm)
(posted 21 February 2013 @ 1.25pm) Farmers from the Glengallan Valley area met again on Monday (18 February) to continue the push for better levels of funding assistance. The Mayor Cr Peter Blundell, Nick Edols, Economic Development Officer, Sheila ...
Posted: February 21, 2013
Ride the new Granite Belt Bike Trail (6.00pm)
(posted 20 February 2013 @ 6.00pm) The Granite Belt Bike Trail from Stanthorpe to Ballandean will be officially opened on Sunday, 17th March 2013 by the Hon. Lawrence Springborg, Minister for Health and Member for Southern Downs. The launch incorporat...
Posted: February 20, 2013
Southern Downs granted Category D assistance for flood damage (9.00am)
Southern Downs Regional Council is pleased to announce that Category D Measures under the jointly funded Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) have been activated by the Commonwealth and State Government. Under these arrangements, p...
Posted: February 19, 2013
Southern Downs granted Category C assistance for flood damage (5.30pm)
(posted 5.30pm on 13 February 2013) Southern Downs Regional Council is pleased to announce that following activation of Category C Measures under the jointly funded Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) by the Commonwealth and St...
Posted: February 13, 2013
New weighbridge now in use at Stanthorpe (3.10pm)
(posted 3.10pm on 13 February 2013) After many months of construction, as of Tuesday the 12th of February, the Stanthorpe Waste Management Facility’s new weighbridge became operational. Council were legally required to install a weighbridge as p...
Posted: February 13, 2013
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, The Honourable John McVeigh - More Shires receive flood support
(posted 3.15pm on 12 February 2013) Flood-affected primary producers in the local government areas of South Burnett, Gladstone and Scenic Rim and targeted areas in Banana, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Somerset, Southern Downs and Toowoomba will now be able t...
Posted: February 12, 2013
SDRC Farm Flood Survey Interim Results – direct cost is $180,000 per farm - 4.34pm 11 February
(posted 4.34pm 11 February 2013) Following participation in a number of flood disaster meetings and site visits through flood affected areas, the Southern Downs Regional Council’s (SDRC) Economic Development Unit has been running a Flood Survey ...
Posted: February 12, 2013
Applications for community grants close this Friday (11.00am)
(Posted 11.00am on 11 February 2013) Round 2 of Council’s General Grants program closes for applications this Friday, 15 February 2013. The General Grants Program focuses on supporting local initiatives, local organisations, and projects tha...
Posted: February 11, 2013
IMPORTANT INFO FOR FLOOD AFFECTED FARMERS - MEDIA STATEMENT FROM MINISTER MCVEIGH
Dear Mayors and Councillors I’ve spent the past couple of days inspecting flood damaged farms and rural businesses in the Fassifern Valley, Warwick and Eastern and Western Darling Downs – heading through the Lockyer to Kilcoy tomorrow a...
Posted: January 30, 2013
Allora Streetscape – what do you think?
The final stage of the Allora Streetscape design is now in progress following Council’s adoption of the draft concept plan 1 for final public comment. Residents of Allora and surrounding areas will have an opportunity to provide feedback on t...
Posted: January 29, 2013
ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION – JANUARY 2013 FLOODS
Updated at 10.00am 30 January 2013 The road between Warwick and Toowoomba is open. One lane is open between the 8 mile and Allora and controlled conditions are in force. The condition of the road is quite rough so travellers are advised to take car...
Posted: January 29, 2013
Youth Art Competition Winners Announced
'Cherry Blossom' Millicent Kelly The Peace and Harmony Art Competition has come to a close for 2012 and a big thank you must go to all the talented young people who ente...
Posted: October 15, 2012
Celebrating Seniors – Living and Loving Life’ Photographic Project
Are you a budding amateur photographer? If so, you will be very interested in the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Celebrating Seniors – Living and Loving Life Photographic Project, an amateur photographic project open to all Southern ...
Posted: August 20, 2012
Palmer Bridge repairs completed at Freestone
Repairs to the guardrail at Palmer Bridge in Freestone were completed this week for just under $9,000. The railing was damaged after a single vehicle accident at the bridge earlier this year. Five bays of post and rail fence with new...
Posted: March 29, 2012
Rosenthal Tower relocated for SES
The Rosenthal Lookout tower which has been closed to public access since October 2008 for safety reasons was dismantled yesterday by Southern Downs Regional Council. “This historic tower does not meet current Australian safety guidelines and has...
Posted: March 22, 2012
WIRAC closes pool, courts for maintenance
Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre’s pools and sports courts will be closed for planned maintenance from 31 March to 16 April 2012, with the gymnasium remaining open. WIRAC manager Don Warrener said the pools would be drained to allo...
Posted: March 6, 2012
Love2Read at Southern Downs libraries
Southern Downs libraries are inviting you to celebrate 2012’s National Year of Reading by joining in their ‘Love2Read’ programs running all year. In Southern Downs libraries, highlights of the ‘Love2read’ program will i...
Posted: February 24, 2012
Which tree species would you like replanted on Guy Street, Warwick?
With seven mature London Plane trees on Warwick’s Guy Street facing removal due to ill-health, Southern Downs Regional Council is asking residents to nominate their preferred replacement tree. Manager Parks & Projects Michael Bell said it...
Posted: February 23, 2012
Congratulations to Stanthorpe's 2012 Australia Day Award recipients
This year there are nine recipients of Stanthorpe Australia Day Awards, as the Stanthorpe Australia Day Citizen of the Year award has been awarded jointly for only the second time in the longstanding history of the Awards. A spokesperson from the sel...
Posted: January 24, 2012
Apply now for a share of community grants - Round 2 opens
Round 2 of Council’s General Grants program opens for applications on Monday, January 23, 2012. The General Grants Program focuses on supporting local initiatives, local organisations, and projects that enhance community wellbeing and opportuni...
Posted: January 23, 2012
Part road closure for works in Fitzroy Street, Warwick
Temporary single lane conditions will exist during road works on Fitzroy Street Warwick, between Steeles' Bakery and Can...
Posted: January 5, 2012
Council commences Stanthorpe and Leyburn flood studies
Water marks and information wanted for Stanthorpe and Leyburn Residents living on floodplains in Stanthorpe and Leyburn will receive a flood information survey in the mail over the coming week. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that Council has commissio...
Posted: December 16, 2011
Seven waste facilities now key-locked
From Monday 12 December 2011, the seven unmanned waste transfer stations listed below will be locked, with key access given to local residents only. Key-lock waste facilities - For domestic waste only Amiens Thulimbah Pozieres The Summit ...
Posted: December 12, 2011
No wasted opportunity with new $1.5m contract
Endeavour Foundation CEO David Barbagallo will visit Warwick today to sign a contract with Southern Downs Regional Council for the continued management of waste facilities and recycling services. Mr Barbagallo said the $1.5 million three and a half-y...
Posted: December 2, 2011
Boil water alert lifted for Stanthorpe
Southern Downs Regional Council today lifted a boil water alert on town water in Stanthorpe. Council issued the boil water notice as a cautionary measure due to the incidence of discoloured water appearing in some parts of the town on Friday. Aft...
Posted: November 24, 2011
Council to pursue Kital Road Bridge replacement
Southern Downs Regional Council today resolved to pursue a low level crossing to replace Kital Road Bridge near Allora, by negotiating with the State Government on environmental issues that are impacting the project. Design investigations have found ...
Posted: October 18, 2011
Last chance for indoor Mausoleum at Stanthorpe
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling on anyone who has not yet expressed their interest in an indoor burial option at the proposed new Stanthorpe Mausoleum to quickly come forward for the project to proceed. Take up of burial options for...
Posted: September 14, 2011
Allora flood data up for community review
Allora residents are invited to a Community Open Session on Saturday 17 September 2011 to review new data from the December 2010 and January 2011 floods that has now been incorporated into the Condamine Rivers & Tributaries Flood Study. The Flo...
Posted: September 12, 2011
Call for input to State plans
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling for input into two important state strategies to ensure the Southern Downs’ needs are represented. Queensland Regionalisation Strategy Council’s Economic Development Officer John Randall is pre...
Posted: August 31, 2011
Update on rates notices
Council advises that Southern Downs rates notices have been forwarded to the printers for issue and are expected to be in your letterboxes next week. Residents will have 30 days from the date of issue on their rates notice to pay their rates in full ...
Posted: August 17, 2011
Talk to a planner about the Southern Downs Planning Scheme
After a very busy drop-in day yesterday in Warwick, residents of Ballandean, Maryvale, Dalveen and Stanthorpe are urged to take advantage of a Council town planner visiting their region this week to find out how the proposed new Southern Downs Planning...
Posted: August 9, 2011
Major new developments good for Southern Downs economy
Like so many other people keeping a close eye on the global economy, Southern Downs Regional Council’s Economic Development Team continues to look for ways to support local businesses. “The recent changes to the global economy have impac...
Posted: August 3, 2011
New permit does not ease flying fox dispersal restrictions: Mayor
Southern Downs Mayor Ron Bellingham said today that a new three year Damage Mitigation Permit for flying foxes announced by the State Government this week is unlikely to make it any easier to move flying fox colonies on. “We are still investig...
Posted: July 27, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Beautifying the Southern Downs - Parks & Gardens
The Southern Downs region prides itself on beautiful parks and green space areas that meet the needs of residents and visitors. The 2011/12 budget provides $310,000 for capital expenditure on park improvements, playground equipment and public toilets...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Good work of Youth Councils to continue
Southern Downs Regional Council has voted to continue to support the Youth Council program in 2011/12 allocating just over $17,000 to the program. Under this program, Warwick Young Ambassadors and Stanthorpe Young Delegates advise Council on youth is...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - $200,000 for Council elections
The 2011/12 budget includes $200,000 in expenses for the upcoming Council elections. Mayor Ron Bellingham explained that elections are now all run by the Electoral Commission Queensland and this is the amount they asked for to run next year’s e...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011-2012 - Support continues for early literacy program
Funding of $5,000 has been provided in this year’s budget to allow the Southern Downs Regional Council Library Service to continue and expand a program encouraging literacy in the vital pre-school years of 0-3, including resources. “Resea...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Vision to grow the Warwick Saleyards
$15,000 has been set aside in this year’s budget to develop a concept plan to expand the Warwick Saleyards into a formidable regional facility. Chair of the Corporate Services portfolio Cr Mally McMurtrie said that the Council’s vision wa...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Improved waste management
Southern Downs Regional Council is continuing to work towards the implementation of best practice waste management initiatives across the region and will this year allocate $20,000 to allow completion of an overall waste management strategy. It will ...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Roads are a big job ahead
Post flood, roads are a big job ahead, with the 2011/12 Southern Downs Regional Council budget providing $27.81 million for work on Council-owned roads. This includes $5.791 million for general road maintenance and $4.54 million on capital roadworks ...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 – $4.3 million for Water Supply & Sewerage Works
The major capital project in the 2011/12 Southern Downs Regional Council capital budget for water and sewerage is $1.67 million to investigate, design and construct an upgrade to Storm King Dam in Stanthorpe. Council is required to start the upgrade ...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Extra costs from changes to State Government legislation
The cost of functions required under legislation by the Queensland Government is significant in the 2011/12 budget. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that state requirements account for $1.556 million in the operational budget and $1.412 of capital costs in ...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Apply for Pensioner Rebate Subsidy Scheme by 15 July
Southern Downs Regional Council is reminding eligible pensioners that they must apply by this Friday 15 July 2011 to be eligible for the Pensioner Rebate Subsidy Scheme. The Queensland Government’s Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme provides a subsi...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Internal Audit function gets down to business
Residents can expect even greater scrutiny and accountability for Southern Downs Regional Council in 2011/12 as the new Internal Audit function starts this year. Deputy Mayor and member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee (A&RMC) Cr Pete...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Discount Period returns to 30 days
Ratepayers have 30 days from the date of issue on their 2011/12 rates notice to pay their full rates bill if they want to receive a 10 per cent early payment discount. Residents can also object to their rating category by asking in writing within 30 ...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Budget 2011/12 - Budgeting for long term sustainability
CEO Rod Ferguson says the 2011/12 Southern Downs Regional Council budget is about long term sustainability while maintaining a level of service the community expects. “One of the key elements for a local authority is to ensure long term sustain...
Posted: July 11, 2011
2011/12 Budget Briefs
Community Plan The development of a Community Plan for the Southern Downs Region is a requirement of the Local Government Act and an amount of $118,500 has been allocated in the 2011/12 budget for this purpose. Following the floods of December 2010 a...
Posted: July 11, 2011
SDRC Adopts 2011/12 Budget
The Southern Downs Regional Council today handed down its 2011/2012 Budget with a 9.6 per cent overall rise in rate revenue across the region. Mayor Ron Bellingham said the priority of councillors was to be firstly financially responsible to maintain a...
Posted: July 11, 2011
Southern Downs RADF Program Secures Funding for 2011/12
Arts Minister Rachel Nolan announced yesterday the Southern Downs Regional Council has once again been successful in securing funds to run the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). “This money, combined with Councils contribution helps support...
Posted: June 30, 2011
Change to commercial and industrial waste services
Businesses in the Southern Downs will no longer have their commercial and industrial waste service billed through Council after a decision by Southern Downs Regional councillors at today’s June General Meeting. Mayor Ron Bellingham promised t...
Posted: June 30, 2011
Get your hands on free updated weed identification book
Weed Society President Rachel McFadyen and the Hon. Mike Horan at the ...
Posted: June 27, 2011
Council pushes to retain Granite Belt water allocation
Southern Downs Regional Council has taken steps to retain a 4,000ML unused water allocation for the Granite Belt. Mayor Ron Bellingham said that Council would be pushing very strongly not to remove the allocation as recommended in a Queensland Govern...
Posted: June 14, 2011
National Youth Week Nominations 2011
As part of the celebrations for National Youth Week (NYW) for 2011 the Youth Development workers Rebecca Schroder and Bonita Tyler are organising two awards nights (one in Stanthorpe and one in Warwick) to celebrate the contributions of young people to...
Posted: February 9, 2011
Historic Slade School Campus for sale
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Posted: February 2, 2011
Spring Creek Road status
Southern Downs Regional Council and Main Roads engineers have assessed Spring Creek Road between Killarney and Condamine River Road today and cleared it for limited openings by Friday afternoon, weather permitting. The road has been closed between ...
Posted: January 19, 2011
Stanthorpe boil water alert lifted
Queensland Health has given Stanthorpe town water supply the all clear after it passed three consecutive days of negative results for nasties. Mayor Ron Bellingham said the tests were carried out after the water treatment plant was affected by floodi...
Posted: January 17, 2011
Traffic restrictions from tomorrow on Carnarvon Bridge
As a temporary measure, one lane of traffic on Carnarvon Bridge will be closed from early morning Saturday 15 January 2011 until further notice at the request of Main Roads. Southern Downs Deputy Director Engineering Services, Chris Loveday, said th...
Posted: January 14, 2011
Road closures in Southern Downs Monday 10 January 2011 as at 1:00pm
Pratten Street & Hope Street Warwick Closed Flooding ...
Posted: January 10, 2011
Southern Downs Mobile Library cancelled this week
Southern Downs Regional Council advises that the Mobile Library will not be operating in the Southern Downs this week to minimise risks from rain and flooding. Sheila Stebbings, Manager of Community Development, said that Council apologises for any i...
Posted: January 10, 2011
Photographs - December 2010/January 2011 Floods
Below is a small sample of photographs taken by Council employees of the impact and spread of the December 2010 floods. (click an image to open a larger copy). ...
Posted: January 7, 2011
