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$2 million boost to combat Queensland’s feral pig problem
Queensland’s battle against feral pigs is set to receive a $2 million boost, with new funding aimed at reducing the destructive pest population and...
Welcoming WillowTree 37
At the usual Wednesday gathering of Quart Pot Quilters in Stanthorpe on 26 March, our group welcomed Karen and Jill, together with companion dog...
Local opportunities through TAFE and SDIEA partnership
Valuable hands-on training and career pathways for community members are being developed from the partnership between Southern Downs Industry Education Association (SDIEA) and TAFE...
Typhoon tagged for award
Kooralbyn International School student Typhoon LeGard has been shortlisted for a Young Achiever Award.
The 16-year-old musician and community volunteer said he was honoured to...
Land valuations jump 29 per cent across Southern Downs
Land valuations have climbed 29 per cent across the Southern Downs with two residential localities facing increases in excess of 100 per cent.
Queensland’s Valuer-General...
Morgan park alive to the sound of circuit racing
The Queensland Circuit Racing Championship is underway for another year with a large contingent of cars taking to the track at Morgan Park on...
Littleproud kicks off campaign with bold claim
During one of his first interviews on the 2025 federal election campaign trail, Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud disclosed a rather odd...
Opening to support vulnerable women
On 1 April 2025, WillowTree 37 Women’s Support Centre will officially come into being, run by a dedicated local committee that has been working...
WillowTree 37 officially opens its doors
WillowTree37, the vital support centre for vulnerable women in the Southern Downs, has officially opened its doors.
The Women’s Support Centre aims to provide...
Meals on Wheels thanked 60 years
Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels marked its 60th anniversary with a special luncheon, bringing together 150 volunteers to celebrate the organisation’s long-standing commitment to the...
Navy veteran and comedian on board for special Anzac tribute
Beloved figure of Australian comedy Col Elliott will deliver a guest speech for a special pre-Anzac Day memorial dinner in Warwick.
Hosted by the Southern...
Council to push for Olympic benefits, Mayor says
Southern Downs Regional Council will look to seize on Toowoomba’s Olympic fortunes and push to have local equestrian facilities used for training, according to...
Collis heads turkey triples winners
Peter Collis, Carl Sutherland and Glen Preston have won the Warwick East monthly turkey triples held on the Thursday before Easter.
With sixteen teams...
