Reflecting on Spin
After reporting on as much sport as a couple of hacks can fit in each week my trusty offsider ‘P” or more accurately Perditta...
Gorge hoons on notice
Killarney Police will take a “zero tolerance” approach against antisocial behaviour at Condamine Gorge over the new year in response to growing reports of...
What a year in sport
It is that time of the year, again Santa has been and gone – the gifts unwrapped, the regifting stack is hopefully not too...
Recognition for councillors
Southern Downs Regional Council elected representatives Councillors Cameron Gow and Jo McNally have been acknowledged for their service to local government.
At two different statutory...
Strong uni hub bid
Southern Downs Regional Council has coordinated a submission to the Commonwealth Department of Education to establish a regional university study hub in the Southern...
Retire 2023 with the NYE Rodeo
Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration as the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society proudly presents the Criterion Hotel Warwick New Year’s...
Warwick named the most welcoming town
In a recent accolade, Warwick has proudly secured its position amongst the seven most welcoming towns in Queensland, as declared by the reputable global...
O’Connors declare innings closed
They haven’t missed a week in almost 20 years, not even when they took holidays - filing their columns and stories from cruise ships...
The final festive hurrah
It was eyes to the skies to see how the weather would play out for St Marks twilight markets and Christmas Tree Festival on...
Top 10 schools named
The recently released 2023 NAPLAN results have unveiled the academic prowess of schools in the Southern Downs, showcasing outstanding achievements in both primary and...
$20k to defend mayor
Southern Downs Regional Council spent more than $21,000 fighting councillor misconduct complaints made against Mayor Vic Pennisi to the state watchdog in the previous...
Fact from fiction this election
As the Southern Downs gears up for the local government elections scheduled for 16 March, 2024, the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) is taking...


















