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Wombat crossings to improve school safety

Pedestrian safety around Warwick State High School is set to improve, with new upgrades scheduled for Warwick-Allora Road as part of a Queensland Government...

Council policy delayed for months to be drafted for June meeting

Southern Downs council information sessions have come under more scrutiny. A draft policy explaining how the Southern Downs Regional Council’s monthly information sessions can operate...

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...

Warriors confidence boosting win before big clash

A try in the final seconds of the game has given second-placed Wattles Warriors a 32-30 victory over arch-rivals Warwick Cowboys in their Round...

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