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TC Alfred live updates (Friday): What you need to know
3.20pm - TIME TO WATCH AND ACT
By Lucy Waldron
The status of the Southern Downs has been upgraded to a 'Watch and Act' as...
Stanthorpe Stars New Caledonia bound
Some of the stars of Stanthorpe Cricket this year are set to miss some or all of the final series but it’s for a...
Prepare for flooding: Mayor’s Update
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes its way closer to the coast, updates on its impact are becoming more frequent.
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton...
Women behind Warwick Credit Union
At Warwick Credit Union, women have always been a driving force, shaping both the organisation and the community it serves.
With a team that...
Redbacks back in the park
The Redbacks Australian Rules Football team is back training and looking forward to their first game of the season – the annual Cardinal Cup...
Have your say on the 2025 federal election
As Australia heads toward this year’s federal election, it is crucial that the voices of regional Australians are heard loud and clear.
Warwick Stanthorpe Today...
TC Alfred live updates (Thursday): What you need to know
4.44pm - MAYOR: 'MINOR FLOODING' POSSIBLE AT WARWICK AND PRATTEN
By Jeremy Cook
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecasting continues to evolve, Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton...
Spirits high in Killarney as town braces for severe weather
Spirits are reportedly high in Killarney and surrounding areas where storm preparations are taking place ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
A severe weather warning for...
Tourism body issues challenge to Granite Belt businesses
The president of the Granite Belt’s peak tourism body has called on businesses to cater towards the region’s strong tourism presence.
Speaking at a chamber...
Big day for motorcross
Warwick MX officially opened its 2025 season with its first club day of the year at the weekend.
The club declared the day, sponsored by...
Looking towards leadership for International Women’s Day
Not so long ago, women were unable to get a bank loan in their own name, they were unable to own a property without...
‘Unpredictable’: Mayor urges caution ahead of TC Alfred
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has urged caution ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, telling residents to get prepared, remain informed and stay home unless...
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...
