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QPS expands DFV response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has expanded its Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Units (DFVVPU) to be available across all Police Districts,...
Colour Run brings fun and fundraising success to Warwick West
Warwick West State School was awash with colour and laughter as students, staff, and community members came together for a fun-filled Colour Run that...
Littleproud hangs on as Nationals leader
Maranoa MP David Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the National Party despite losing the favour of his neighbouring MPs, defeating challenger...
Wattles outgunned in TRL clash
Halfback Tom Hatch and wily hooker Dan Taber were at their organisational best for the Wattles Warriors on Saturday evening at the very chilly...
Redbacks show heart in tough Ben Brooks Memorial clash
The Warwick Redbacks travelled to Kingaroy to face the South Burnett Saints in the fourth annual Ben Brooks Memorial Match—a game played with passion,...
First look: Warwick study hub taking shape
The “bare bones” of Warwick’s $1.5 million regional study hub have begun taking shape ahead of its expected opening this year.
What was once used...
YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
WELL DONE TO THOMAS:
Congratulations to Paul Thomas, managing director of the Star News Group, for his non-partisan, post-election letter promoting freedom of the press...
Budget open for community engagement
Residents are invited to attend local community information sessions by the Southern Downs Regional Council.
With the 2025/26 Budget in preparation, residents are encouraged...
Thank you to our nurses
This International Nurses Day (12 May), Churches of Christ is taking the time to thank all our wonderful nurses in the Southern Downs region...
‘Their muscle is increased’: Nationals loom larger in Coalition
Regional voices could boom louder within the Coalition, one expert has predicted, after metropolitan Australia’s rejection of the Liberal Party.
In the aftermath of last...
Drone spraying and spreading
Agricultural drones designed and built specifically to apply crop inputs are now an affordable option for individual farming businesses.
Gary Rentenaar, project manager with Australia...
All systems go at the farm
Sometimes I open my mouth before thinking things through. Quite often actually. This is precisely what happened on Australia Day when I...
Markets feel the heat of weather and rising costs
Numbers were mixed this week as we settle into the normality of the 5-day week after the Easter break.
Cattle saw a yarding of...
