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Live at the Factory: Warwick favourites to rock out with ‘hell of a show’
After Covid wiped out live entertainment, homegrown talents Sleeping Dogs took matters into their own hands. This weekend they are going to light up and rock the iconic Parmalat Precinct like never before. Full details:
Full list: Southern Downs school leaders for 2022 revealed
These are the young guns across Warwick and the wider Southern Downs set to lead their cohorts through a massive year in 2022. Meet all the region’s new young leaders here:
Warwick dam spillway gates to open after years of brutal drought
‘From the outhouse to the penthouse’: Just two years ago it was feared the vital water source was going to run dry as it sat at just 4 per cent, but now heavy falls have sent Leslie Dam to capacity and floodgates are expected to open imminently.
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Small businesses face more costly setbacks with border closures, lockdowns
Many Southern Downs motel owners have reported spikes in booking cancellations with future bookings in doubt as the new Covid restrictions take effect across the country.
Named: Drink/drug drivers sentenced in Stanthorpe court
A raft of offenders have had their date with the magistrate after being nabbed driving on our region’s roads while either over the legal alcohol limit or with an illegal drug in their system. Full list here:
Stanthorpe’s best bartender revealed
The Stanthorpe woman voted your favourite says the job is in her blood, and has dreams of owning her own pub one day.
$550k invested in Warwick, Stanthorpe schools to boost energy efficiency
Schools in Warwick and Stanthorpe will soon be completely powered by renewable energy, with the recent electricity saving practices set to be beneficial to student learning and climate change.
Bloody idiot: Thief almost jailed after stealing tampons in string of petty crimes
The Granite Belt man racked up more than a dozen offences including drug driving, drug possession, obstructing police and stealing.
First look at Stanthorpe theatre’s massive $60k transformation
Over the last six months the iconic Stanthorpe Little Theatre has undergone major renovations to turn the structure, built more than a hundred years ago, into a community space that can be used for more than just stage shows. Take a look inside here:
Industry-leading organic farm set to swing open gate for exclusive tour
The Southern Downs family is set to showcase how their farm survived years of drought by producing organic grains and designing innovative machinery for all-year round farming operations.
Truckie charged over ‘almost hitting cop’ in cross-border chase
Police claim the 43yo man almost ran down an officer while fleeing the Wallangarra border checkpoint, then became abusive and threw items at the cops.
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