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From Backpacker to Belonging: Nicola’s journey to citizenship
After eight years of calling Australia home, Nicola Featherstone officially became one of the nation’s newest citizens during a ceremony held on Tuesday, a...
Inaction and poor coverage drive Southern Downs telco complaints
Inaction from telco providers, slow data speed and poor mobile and internet connection were among the top complaints lodged with Australia’s telecommunications ombudsman by...
Netball action
It’s a big weekend for Warwick and District Netball with eight teams off to the Darling Downs Inter District Netball Competition in Roma.
The event,...
More freight using fractured highways as minister’s visit delayed
Lead trucking figures have voiced frustration at stretches of damaged highway across the Southern Downs amid growing volumes of freight and claims Queensland’s heavy...
From winemaker to artist, it wasn’t accidental
A new exhibition opening this week at Artworks in Stanthorpe marks a deeply personal milestone for local artist Louise Samuel, who has returned to...
Summit duo win mixed pairs
Summit duo Pam Moore and Mark Spiller are set to represent the region in the Mixed Pairs after taking out the SDMDBA Mixed Pairs...
32 new Australians welcomed to Southern Downs
A group of 32 new citizens from 11 different countries were officially welcomed into the Southern Downs community during a Citizenship Ceremony held on...
Stanthorpe shines with silver in Top Tourism Town Awards
Stanthorpe has claimed silver in the Queensland Top Tourism Town 2025 Awards, a recognition that highlights the region’s growing reputation as one of the...
Walking raised $10,000 for Blazeaid
The Granite Belt community has once again shown its generosity, raising an impressive $10,000 to support BlazeAid and their work in Western Queensland through...
Revving up for a two weeks of action
The motorcycle racing spotlight has fallen squarely on Warwick this month with the multi-purpose Morgan Park motorsport precinct hosting both the Australian Superbike and...
Landholders appeal Dalveen dog kennel rejection in court
Landholders behind Dalveen’s embattled dog kennel bid have challenged the Southern Downs Regional Council’s development rejection in court.
Lawyers working on behalf of landowners Alexander...
Redbacks show heart under lights
The Warwick Redbacks took to their home turf under lights on Saturday night for a much-anticipated AFL Darling Downs round eight clash against the...
Sheep sales sees weather-driven surge
The conditions and the unfavourable weather have seen more stock come on to the market for the weekly sheep and lamb sale.
Growers and...
