Making a splash for cancer research
For Stanthorpe local Jayme Simpson, the month of August meant more than just cold winter mornings; it meant diving headfirst into icy water every...
Clear up recycling confusion
Southern Downs households are still struggling to sort their waste, with a study conducted by an environmental consultancy showing 20 per cent of items...
Petition pushes for return of Lifeblood Mobile Donor Unit
A petition has been launched to bring back the Lifeblood Mobile Donor Unit to the Southern Downs and surrounding regions, with community groups urging...
Flags in Warwick, clashes in cities: March for Australia divides nation
A small group of residents gathered in Leslie Park on Saturday, 31 August, as part of the nationwide March for Australia demonstrations.
Participants displayed the...
Blaze burns thousands of acres at The Glen
Residents of The Glen were on high alert on Saturday, 30 August, as a fast-moving fire swept through cattle grazing land off Pikedale Road.
Strong...
St Joseph’s teacher shortlisted for statewide award
St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe secondary teacher Anna Jones has been recognised among Queensland’s top educators, after being shortlisted for this year’s Queensland College of...
Highway upgrades for Cunningham
A four-kilometre stretch of the Cunningham Highway has begun major safety upgrades with works aimed at reducing the risk of serious crashes.
The project, led...
Court shines again after community-led lighting upgrade
A popular Warwick basketball is back in action after three local businesses joined forces to fix its long-standing lighting problems.
The Queens Park court had...
FEATURE: Putting women’s health first
Women’s Health Week is your reminder to pause, breathe, and put yourself back on the list.
For many women, life can feel like a constant...
FEATURE: Highlighting safety above all
Electrical Safety Fortnight is the perfect time to stop and think about how safe your home or workplace really is. For many of us,...
Campaign launches to support the next generation of farmers
Rural Aid has launched a new fundraising campaign aimed at securing the future of rural Australia by supporting the children growing up on the...
Queensland rural confidence softens
Queensland rural confidence has dipped slightly in the most recent quarter, with the state’s primary producers reporting concern about the cost of inputs,
according to...