Council Notices
Our Dalveen – Have your say
Our Dalveen – Have your say Our Dalveen – Have your say 17 February 2021 Following community consultation in December 2020, Ethos Urban and Southern Downs Regional Council have developed the Draft Dalveen Urban Design Framework. Urban design frameworks are integral to enhancing the functionality, liveability, character and spirit of an urban area and we appreciated the community stepping forward
Killarney Pump Station
Killarney Pump Station Killarney Pump Station 15 February 2021 Southern Downs Regional Council advises residents of Killarney of a switchboard failure at the Killarney pump station on 13 February 2021. Council has been advised that this failure caused the overflow of approximately 200 KL from a sewer pump on site but that the overflow was contained on the ground and
Young local readers embrace summer reading challenge
Young local readers embrace summer reading challenge Young local readers embrace summer reading challenge 15 February 2021 More than a hundred young avid readers from across the region made the most of the recent holiday break by embracing the Southern Downs Libraries’ Summer Reading Club Challenge, with a lucky seven rewarded for their efforts. Themed ‘Tales of Wonder’, the Southern
Applications invited for Regional Arts Development Fund Round One
Applications invited for Regional Arts Development Fund Round One Applications invited for Regional Arts Development Fund Round One 5 January 2021 Innovative and creative projects within the Southern Downs region will come alive as part of one of the State’s most active arts programs, the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said that the long
Warwick’s street gallery welcomes another work of art!
Warwick’s street gallery welcomes another work of art! Warwick’s street gallery welcomes another work of art! 5 January 2021 Local art enthusiasts can head down to the Southern Downs Regional Council carpark behind Warwick Twin Cinema to see Warwick’s latest street art addition being painted. Renowned artist James Giddy will be in action throughout this week and next, painting two
COVID-19 detected in local wastewater
COVID-19 detected in local wastewater COVID-19 detected in local wastewater 7 January 2021 Routine wastewater testing collected on 29 and 30 December 2020 has detected viral fragments of COVID-19 in sewerage at four treatment plants across the state, including Stanthorpe and Warwick. Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young said she was calling on the Warwick and Stanthorpe, communities to
Condamine River Road remains closed
Condamine River Road remains closed Condamine River Road remains closed 7 January 2021 Due to safety concerns for road users on the river crossings, the Condamine River Road remains closed, with the gate at Killarney re-locked from midday, January 6th, 2021. Visitors in the area should take care around water crossings which are subject to fast changing depths and flows
Australia Day Awards recognise nine of the region’s most deserving community members
Australia Day Awards recognise nine of the region’s most deserving community members Australia Day Awards recognise nine of the region’s most deserving community members 18 January 2021 Community members from all corners of the Southern Downs have been recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Awards. Standing tall above the crowd is this year’s Southern Downs Citizen of the Year, Debbie-Ann
Advancing regional skills a priority for Council
Advancing regional skills a priority for Council Advancing regional skills a priority for Council 21 January 2021 The Regional Skills Investment Strategy (RSIS) implemented on the Southern Downs in November 2018 has now been extended until June 2021. Funded by the Queensland Government, the project is a working partnership between Southern Downs Regional Council and the Department of Employment, Small
New lease on life for Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
New lease on life for Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery New lease on life for Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery 21 January 2021 The canvas of Stanthorpe’s thriving art scene has received an exciting new layer with the Southern Downs Regional Council voting at yesterday’s Special Meeting in favour of expanding the art gallery’s current site at Weerona Park to create a