Connecting communities through care
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week 2025 and this year’s theme, “Connecting Communities”, we reflect on what truly makes our communities strong: people who...
Design and construction integrity rewarded with national award
A Noosa hinterland haven has won the 2025 HIA-CSR House of the Year for architect-builder Sarah Waller.
Held in Melbourne, the award win recognised the...
A flying year of D4G team
The year is flying and so is the Allora and District Days for Girls team.
At our last gathering we packed 60 kits which were...
Warwick Art Gallery opens its doors to Quiet Corners
The Warwick Art Gallery has unveiled its latest exhibition, Quiet Corners, by emerging artist Joy Del Castillo, running from 15 May to 12 July.
Showcasing...
Youth Council launched ambitious ideas
The Southern Downs Youth Council held its first official meeting of the year on 27 March, with students breaking into four themed groups to...
Cunningham Highway issues raised constantly, mayor says
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has spoken with state MPs and neighbouring mayors about the condition of the Cunningham Highway labelled "absolutely deplorable” by...
Highlighting health and safety in portfolio report
The health and wellbeing of the Southern Downs community was front and centre at this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, as Councillor Sarah Deane delivered...
Bursaries to help support Maranoa’s emerging female students
Rural women pursuing higher education are eligible for a helping hand with the $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ)....
Plaque unveiled at historic Sandy Creek Schoolhouse
A special gathering was held on Saturday, 17 May, at the heritage-listed Sandy Creek schoolhouse to unveil a commemorative plaque recognising the historic contribution...
Nationals walk away from Coalition agreement with Liberals
The Nationals have severed ties with the Liberals and will sit alone in parliament for the first time in 38 years.
Maranoa MP and Nationals...
Southern Downs tourism experiences among state’s best
Up to 73 Southern Downs tourism experiences have been awarded Queensland tourism’s highly sought after stamp of excellence.
The Best of Queensland Experience label is...
Historic Leyburn Sprints gears up for record-breaking event
The 29th edition of the Historic Leyburn Sprints is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with entries for the 2025 event...
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...
