Warmer months call for water safety
A recent non-fatal incident at Leslie Dam has sparked renewed calls for water safety awareness as the Southern Downs heads into the warmer months....
Revved up for 16th VW Drags
Volkswagen lovers descended upon Warwick over the weekend for the 16th annual VW Drags, a thrilling event that brought together enthusiasts from across the...
First turbines turned on at MacIntyre wind farm
The largest operating onshore wind farm in Australia and the southern hemisphere has finally begun generating power right on Warwick’s doorstep.
Spanish renewables developer Acciona...
Labor unveils Southern Downs candidate as election campaign officially begins
Queensland Labor have announced Stanthorpe resident and former aspiring Southern Downs councillor Greg Johnson as its state election candidate just three weeks out from...
Expo focusing on improving for future generations
The 2024 Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Expo and Awards Day, saw a remarkable level of participation from across the globe, with students...
Tourism takeover in the region
The Southern Downs is defying tourism downturns seen across Queensland, with the region continuing to attract visitors while popular destinations like the Gold Coast...
Spring Fair brings community together
The Country Spring Fair brought a wave of family fun to the Southern Downs, with locals and visitors flocking to Leslie Park to enjoy...
Celebrate seniors at Steam Railway
October is Seniors Month, the Southern Downs Steam Railway are rolling out the red carpet to honour the wonderful seniors in the Southern Downs!...
Infrastructure charge dissent
A request by the Southern Downs Steam Railway Association Inc (SDSR) that the Southern Downs Regional Council drop infrastructure charges for a proposed tourist...
Traprock vacation continued
Sunday morning dawned bright and clear. I had not seen rain since my arrival in London. I bounced the suitcases down the four...
Recognising and supporting local artists
Southern Downs artists of all ages will be the stars when Warwick Art Gallery presents the pARTicipate exhibition opening on the 17th of October...
Volunteers needed for artisan festival
The Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail – better known as GBART – may be just over a year away but now is the...
Olympian back home
International professional caddy Luke Reardon was back on his home course at Stanthorpe at the weekend enjoying the stableford competition with his dad and...
