Symbol of remembrance
Pinned to lapels or laid upon headstones and memorials worldwide, poppies remain indelible reminders of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Why poppies...
Get festive on the Southern Downs
The Southern Downs & Granite Belt region is a perfect setting for festive Christmas functions, with its breathtaking landscapes, warm community atmosphere, and varied...
McLean a Swan Creek hero
Swan Creek is a small rural community that is situated 12.8 kilometers from Warwick on the Southern Downs, Queensland. It was the home of...
‘Expect delays’: Cunninghams Gap reopened after deadly truck crash
UPDATE 8/11 10am:
Both lanes through Cunninghams Gap are now open, though a 40km/h speed limit remains in place. TMR have warned of delays, telling...
Birdwatching brochure boosts nature-based tourism
Enhancing the Granite Belt and Southern Downs as a premier nature-based tourism destination, the Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network (GBSAN) has partnered with the...
Bravery beyond the frontlines: A stretcher bearer’s story
Throughout the Anzac story of World War 1, the medical personnel of doctors and nurses come immediately to the fore, but history does not...
Isa Rodeo administrators confident of event’s future
The chief executive of Australia’s largest rodeo has been made redundant after voluntary administrators revealed the iconic event owed more than $1.7 million to...
Warnings issued as Southern Downs consumed by severe heat
High fire ratings, soaring temperatures and a severe heatwave warning have engulfed the Southern Downs as authorities urge vulnerable community members to keep cool.
In...
Races and fashion at Tannymorel
Saturday night saw the Tannymorel Hall host their inaugural Melbourne Cup event steeped in Tanny tradition. The wider community came together for...
Qld cabinet sworn in as department bosses cleared out
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s first cabinet was sworn in late-last week and included some surprise appointments.
Crisafulli and 18 other ministers were sworn in last...
A journey of growth and tradition begins for Queen
The boots, buckles and hats are put away for another year as the masses put the 2024 Warwick Rodeo in their rearview, but for...
Vale a cherished heart in the community
Words of Remembrance for Gaynor ‘Gay’ Marjorie Barrett nee Hilton by eldest nephew Kent Well.
Gay was Born in Warwick Hospital on 14 July...
Million-dollar feral pig plan opens for feedback
The Queensland Government’s $1 million feral pig management action plan draft is now open for public consultation.
Aligning with the national action plan, the...
