New chapter for QLD Tourism
Queensland Country Tourism, formerly known as Southern Queensland Country Tourism, unveiled its rebrand at an event at the historic Gabbinbar Homestead in Toowoomba, marking...
How the Southern Downs voted
An analysis of last week’s Queensland election results showed record levels of pre-polling across the Southern Downs and a decisive victory at all but...
Grants open for the arts
Artists and creative organisations and businesses across the Southern Downs are invited to apply for funding to showcase their innovative and artistic visions to...
Warwick Mental Health Service in the Halloween spirit
Warwick Mental Health Service got into the Halloween spirit this year, as staff dressed up and decorated the facility on 31 October.
The event...
ACRRM recognises exceptional Rural Generalists with distinguished service awards
Dr Tom Doolan, a longtime advocate for rural healthcare and education, has been honoured with a 2024 Distinguished Service Award by the Australian College...
Community blooms at parade
Hundreds of excited locals and visitors lined Warwick’s streets on Saturday to cheer on the vibrant floats of the John Dee Warwick Rodeo Parade....
Markets come alive
Leslie Park was filled with lively energy on Saturday as the Warwick Potters’ Markets set up shop, drawing in locals and visitors alike alongside...
Rodeo ropes in the crowds
This year’s Warwick Rodeo wrangled in a big crowd with visitors flocking from all over Queensland to catch some of Australia’s best bronc and...
Council briefs
Hunting after hours
Night-time hunting might be the preserve of vampires and their slayers in the world of fiction, but in the Southern Downs...
Country Press urges new LNP Government to strengthen regional news
The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) congratulates the Crisafulli Government on its historic election win and is ready to work with the government to...
Proudly supporting the famous rodeo
At the Sponsors Night for the 2024 Warwick Rodeo, local volunteers, sponsors, and community leaders gathered in a celebration of support for one of...
Lister unswayed on federal coalition’s nuclear power pledge
Southern Downs MP James Lister has held firm on his energy stance in spite of mounting pressure for Queensland’s new government to back the...
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...
