School embracing the Anzac spirit
The day preceding Anzac Day saw schools across the Southern Downs region pay tribute to the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who sacrificed for...
A Q&A with Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton
Warwick Today and Stanthorpe Today are delving a little deeper into the mind of the new Southern Downs councillors. This week it's time to...
Commemorating 110 years
Warwick’s main Anzac Day Parade and Service brought together schools, veterans, bands, services, and community members to commemorate the day on 25 April.
The...
WAAT continues advocacy efforts for women’s issues on Southern Downs
The Women’s Advocacy and Action Team (WAAT) of Southern Downs has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and welfare of women in the...
More pig control needed
Councillor Ross Bartley has called for an increased emphasis to be placed on the control of feral pigs in the Southern Downs region.
Referring to...
In brief
String of break-ins
Police are investigating a string of break-ins in the Mount Tabor and Condavale Estate areas on Saturday night.
Six houses were entered and...
Tackling DV to remain a priority for new top cop
Queensland's next top cop says domestic violence will remain a priority after its shocking rise was highlighted in the state's latest crime report.
The state's...
Curbing coercive control
Fourteen years in prison! That’s how serious coercive control is.
It’s a form of domestic violence. The Queensland Government passed laws on 6 March this...
A Q&A with councillor Cynthia McDonald
This week’s Q&A is with returning councillor Cynthia McDonald, read on as she shares a little look into her life here on the Southern...
New mental health program supporting aged care residents
A new mental health initiative has expanded support options for aged care residents in the region, showing promising outcomes.
Lives Lived Well, a not-for-profit healthcare...
Men must step up to address the ’crisis’ of violence
Echoing the words of anti-family violence campaigner Rosie Batty, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called on men in Australia to “step up“ and stamp out...
An evening of remembrance
Warwick Safe Haven is set to host its annual Peace Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, 1 May, marking the start of the official...
Selina makes history
Souths player Selina Solman is set to make history this weekend when she becomes the first woman to play for defending champions Stanthorpe in...
