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TC Alfred live updates: What you need to know
1.53pm - 'UNPREDICTABLE': MAYOR PROVIDES UPDATE ON TC ALFRED
By Jeremy Cook
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has urged caution ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, telling...
TC Alfred live updates: What you need to know
10.50am - SUPPLY CHAINS ABLE TO RE-STOCK AROUND THE CLOCK
by Lucy Waldron
As many residents stock up in preparation for TC Alfred, the Queensland Government...
Final club night for season 2024-25
Stanthorpe Swimming Club held its 16th and final club night for the 2024-25 season on Friday night according to club president Craig Magnussen.
“We...
Killarney’s new-look aged care ready for milestone year
A leading Southern Downs aged care and health provider has undergone a major rebrand in a bid to better reflect the growing number of...
Hear them roar for the region
March is the month of awareness for Lions Clubs all over Australia, and many clubs are taking the opportunity to make their presence known....
How to prepare for extreme weather
Cyclones and storm surges can cause significant damage, but proper preparation can help reduce their impact.
Here’s a guide to ensuring your safety and...
Residents urged to prepare for impacts from TC Alfred
Authorities have urged Darling Downs residents to prepare and remain informed ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall.
The weather system will likely hit the...
Grants up for grabs
Southern Downs community organisations are being invited to apply for the first round of ACCIONA Energía’s community grants for 2025, with up to $10,000...
Showgirls crowned
The Warwick Show and Rodeo Society hosted its annual Showgirl Presentation ahead of the Warwick Show taking place later in the month.
Young women...
Sandbags ‘ready to go’ as TC Alfred threatens coast
Heavy rainfall and potentially damaging wind gusts have been forecast for the Southern Downs, putting residents on alert as Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens Queensland’s...
Wattles mark 60 years
With the curtain about to rise on the 2025 rugby league season, the Allora-Clifton Wattles Warriors Club are about to embark on what will...
Opening the door on more housing
Southern Downs councillor Joel Richters says growth and positive changes lie ahead for housing in the region.
In a report on his Southern Downs...
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...
