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Council optimistic about new pay deal
The chief executive of Southern Downs Regional Council has expressed optimism about a new pay agreement as voting on the deal opens to all...
Kart club look to the new year
Warwick Kart Club wrapped up its Championship season in style earlier this month with the much-anticipated final round.
The pits were buzzing, the karts...
Council pledges $4 million of debt for WIRAC
The Southern Downs Regional Council has pledged to go into debt for $4 million to replace the leaking and structurally compromised roof at the...
Gutsy Cowboys capture premiership
Warwick Cowboys Reserve grade showed true grit and determination to take out the club’s first premiership since 2009, defeating arch-rivals and defending premiers Valleys...
Littleproud admits Coalition ran ‘atrocious’ election campaign
In amongst the federal Coalition’s ongoing electoral post-mortem, Nationals Leader David Littleproud delivered possibly his most blunt finding yet, calling his party’s failed election...
Mayor to chair disaster management group after councillor resigns role
Mayor Melissa Hamilton has been voted in as the chair of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) at the same time as Councillor Cynthia...
Council issues apology to former councillor
Southern Downs Regional Council has apologised to a former councillor and his wife for comments made earlier this year when seeking to change a...
Wet conditions prove costly for Denny
Heavy rain proved a major obstacle for Allora athlete Matt Denny at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Denny was forced to settle...
Students to pitch vision for Southern Downs youth
Up to 21 Year 10 students are set to end their tenure on the Southern Downs Youth Council by proposing ways to improve youth...
New health campaign making access to support easier
A major Southern Downs health provider has launched a new community-wide initiative to make it easier for people to find the support they need,...
Gatton Hawks down Wattles to take title
Alas, 2025 Toowoomba Rugby League A Grade premiership honours weren’t to be for the Central Downs favourite sons the Wattles Warriors on Saturday as...
FEATURE: A different perspective to real estate
For Nigel Andrews, his journey into real estate began on the other side of the table. He and his wife had bought and sold...
Dalveen student becomes Prime Minister for the day
Dalveen local, 12-year-old Jett Jarvis, got to be Prime Minister for the day after winning Squiz Kids’ competition with his video about wonky produce...
