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Rainfall less than predicted across Southern Downs
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has provided an update on ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred after the region appeared to have largely escaped the brunt of...
Wanderers and Valleys fight for finals spot
Wanderers are set to take on Valley’s in Saturday’s Stanthorpe Cricket Association major semi-final at CF White Oval – weather permitting.
The winner will take...
Champs tee off
Melanie McLennan was a big winner in the opening round of the club championship, taking the title on Saturday with a 71 nett in...
The heroic but sad story of Percy Jones
When writing personal stories of the Anzacs of the first World War one can only wonder at the bravery, resilience and mateship, that was...
Crews working to restore Killarney water pump, premier says
Severe weather has reportedly impacted a water pump in Killarney, east of Warwick, where residents have been told to “conserve water” and “cease non-essential...
Throw out complicated and trust your instincts
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“Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding Risk Remains”: Mayor says
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall early this morning and has been slowly moving west, but Southern Downs residents are being urged to use this...
District Fours champions
The team of Matthew Murphy (The Summit), Wes Smith (Inglewood), Glen Babbington (Inglewood) and Mark Spiller (The Summit) have taken out the Southern Downs...
TC Alfred weakens but threat of heavy rain, possible flooding remains
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low ahead of crossing mainland south east Queensland, though flood watch and severe weather warnings...
‘Tastes and Tunes’ coming to Stanthorpe showgrounds
Live music and plenty of food will be on offer when Stanthorpe State High School’s parents and citizens committee takes its Tastes and Tunes...
Warwick pair snare Australian titles
Just months after turning 18 two Warwick Boxers have taken out Australian Championships in two big bouts at Sydney’s Arena Sports Club at the...
Piping the region’s heritage
The Southern Downs is the land of bagpipes, echoing the Scottish and Irish roots of its early settlers. Bagpipes have long been an integral...
Subsidies announced for mandatory livestock tagging
The Queensland Government are rolling out discounted electronic identification devices (eID) for sheep and goats to assist with the “financial burden” of the industry’s...
