Council Notices
Virtual memorial honours Stanthorpe First World War Kyoomba Sanatorium
Virtual memorial honours Stanthorpe First World War Kyoomba Sanatorium Virtual memorial honours Stanthorpe First World War Kyoomba Sanatorium 23 April 2021 As the Southern Downs prepares for the return of traditional Anzac Day services, an exciting digital preservation project is underway to honour an important piece of the region’s wartime history. Little was known about the Kyoomba Sanatorium when local
Opportunity for Southern Downs farmers to dispose of Agvet chemicals with ChemClear
Opportunity for Southern Downs farmers to dispose of Agvet chemicals with ChemClear Opportunity for Southern Downs farmers to dispose of Agvet chemicals with ChemClear 21 April 2021 ChemClear collections happen in Queensland every 2- 3 years, so this is a great opportunity to clean up eligible chemicals from your property. If you have unwanted or obsolete agvet chemicals you
Short-term caravan park supports Maryvale tourism
Short-term caravan park supports Maryvale tourism Short-term caravan park supports Maryvale tourism Southern Downs Regional Council received a petition at last week’s Ordinary Meeting from the Maryvale Progress Association (MPA) in favour of a 72-hour RV stopover park and dump point at the Railway Reserve and voted to refer the matter for further investigation. While the petition was signed by
Premier announces $20m investment towards region’s long-term water security
Premier announces $20m investment towards region’s long-term water security Premier announces $20m investment towards region’s long-term water security 15 April 2021 In a joint statement today in Warwick by Premier and Minister for Trade The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing and Minister for Water The Honourable Glenn Butcher, the Queensland Government announced a $20 million
Warwick and Stanthorpe announced as Top Tourism Town Finalists
Warwick and Stanthorpe announced as Top Tourism Town Finalists Warwick and Stanthorpe announced as Top Tourism Town Finalists 12 April 2021 Southern Downs residents are being urged to throw support behind the region’s two major centres, as public voting opens for the Queensland Top Tourism Town Awards. Both Warwick and Stanthorpe have been announced as award finalists for 2021, which
Proud region prepares for return of ANZAC Day services
Proud region prepares for return of ANZAC Day services Proud region prepares for return of ANZAC Day services 9 April 2021 Preparations are well underway across the region for the return of public ANZAC Day commemorative ceremonies and the community are invited to attend COVID-19 safe events to honour those who have served our proud nation. After services and marches
New travel podcast shines a spotlight on the Southern Downs.
New travel podcast shines a spotlight on the Southern Downs. New travel podcast shines a spotlight on the Southern Downs. 9 April 2021 Sue and Tony Hoopmann (Adjinbilly Rainforest Retreat), Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi, podcast creator Sally Eeles, Fran Hockings (Warwick Visitor Information Centre) and Lindsay Mills (Southern Downs Steam Railway) at the launch of the Queensland Adventures
Drum roll please: Stanthorpe 150th Anniversary Celebration Advisory Committee announced
Drum roll please: Stanthorpe 150th Anniversary Celebration Advisory Committee announced Drum roll please: Stanthorpe 150th Anniversary Celebration Advisory Committee announced Preparations for Stanthorpe’s 150th anniversary celebrations are in excellent hands. Southern Downs Regional Council announced the committee members who will spearhead the arrangement for one of the region’s biggest celebrations at this week’s Special Meeting. The Stanthorpe 150th Anniversary Celebration
Enthusiastic travel writers hosted on the Granite Belt
Enthusiastic travel writers hosted on the Granite Belt Enthusiastic travel writers hosted on the Granite Belt 8 April 2021 President of Granite Belt Wine Tourism Martin Cooper, Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi and CEO of Southern Queensland Country Tourism Peter Homan at Ballandean Estate with members of the Australian Society of Travel Writers. Twenty members of The Australian Society of
Applications open: $150k available to drought-affected community organisations
Applications open: $150k available to drought-affected community organisations Applications open: $150k available to drought-affected community organisations 6 April 2021 While our dams are at full urban supply capacity, the region is still reeling from years of drought, and impacted not-for-profit community organisations are invited to apply for a share of $150k available through the Southern Downs Regional Council. Funded by