Curbing coercive control
Fourteen years in prison! That’s how serious coercive control is.
It’s a form of domestic violence. The Queensland Government passed laws on 6 March this...
A Q&A with councillor Cynthia McDonald
This week’s Q&A is with returning councillor Cynthia McDonald, read on as she shares a little look into her life here on the Southern...
New mental health program supporting aged care residents
A new mental health initiative has expanded support options for aged care residents in the region, showing promising outcomes.
Lives Lived Well, a not-for-profit healthcare...
Men must step up to address the ’crisis’ of violence
Echoing the words of anti-family violence campaigner Rosie Batty, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called on men in Australia to “step up“ and stamp out...
An evening of remembrance
Warwick Safe Haven is set to host its annual Peace Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, 1 May, marking the start of the official...
New citizens welcomed to the Southern Downs
Seven new citizens have been welcomed into the Southern Downs region by the newly appointed Mayor Melissa Hamilton along with councillors Cynthia McDonald, Russell...
Shaping committee reshaped
The Shaping Southern Downs Advisory Committee may not shape quite as much as previously intended after the council voted to limit its involvement to...
Help stop the scourge
Family violence and violence against women has been described as a scourge on society.
Federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus last week went as far as...
Better deal for farmers
Queensland farmers will be taught how to better negotiate with supermarkets to get a fairer price on their produce at a series of workshops...
Young voices at the table
The Southern Downs Youth Council (SDYC) was born to give the youth of the region a voice in the issues that matter to them....
Mayoral minute opens up deeper dive into pool decision
A previous decision not to renew the lease of the pool operator at the Allora public swimming pool has been the subject of a...
Saleyards safety concerns
Safety concerns regarding the Warwick Saleyards have been highlighted at the recent meeting of the Southern Downs Regional Council.
Cr Cynthia McDonald raised the issue...
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Curbing coercive control
Fourteen years in prison! That’s how serious coercive control is.
It’s a form of domestic violence. The Queensland Government passed laws on 6 March this...
