Tales from vacation
The big day finally arrived and after spending a couple of days with my sister and meeting my niece Emma’s new baby, Addison Rose,...
‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage
A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...
Bushfire downgraded to ‘advice’ level as crews battle fast-moving blaze near Warwick
UPDATE 3.51pm -
The Queensland Fire Department has downgraded its warning level for a bushfire burning near Warwick's southern edge to ADVICE, advising residents...
Yangan school milestone
Yangan State School celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, marking 150 years of educational excellence and community spirit.
The celebration, brought together past students,...
Action packed awareness
TRED Outdoors’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness event will bring The Springs 4x4 Park to life with an action-packed program.
This event raises funds for...
Council issues statement on CEO’s sacking
Southern Downs Regional Council has issued a statement confirming its now-former chief executive Dave Burges was on long service leave at the time of...
Council votes to sack CEO ‘effective immediately’
Southern Downs Regional Council has voted to terminate its chief executive Dave Burges at its ordinary September council meeting.
Councillors had spent about one hour...
Council welcomes Nick
Nick Wellwood has been welcomed as the new Southern Downs Regional Council director of infrastructure services following an extensive nation-wide recruitment search.
With more...
Gassers roar through
The streets of Warwick came alive with the roar of engines last weekend as the V8 Vintage and Street Gassers rolled into town for...
Rent stress hits home
The Southern Downs continues to rank among some of the worst regions in Queensland for rental stress, a fresh report has found.
According to Suburbtrends,...
Big numbers at rodeo
There were spills, thrills and skills galore at this year’s McDougall and Sons 2024 Killarney National Rodeo Association Rodeo held at Killarney Showgrounds on...
Million-dollar roadwork project imminent
A section of road in Warwick’s north is set for a major $1.2 million rehabilitation to address pavement failures and drainage issues.
Works will take...
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...
