Notorious sewage mains set for $3 million rebuild
Southern Downs Regional Council has awarded a $3 million contract to Newlands Civil Construction to replace a notorious 54-year-old section of Warwick’s sewage network.
The...
Police ‘at risk’ unless Wieambilla shooting sees change
Coronial findings into the deadly Wieambilla shootings show police will continue to be under-resourced and "at risk" from radio and internet black spots unless...
Woman dead after car collides with tree south of Stanthorpe
A single vehicle crash near Stanthorpe on Sunday night has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Caboolture woman.
Police said the victim was driving along...
YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
The review committee:
A group of people calling themselves ’the review committee’ have put out a 15-page proposal of changes to the constitution of the...
‘Would not like to see it close’: Pensioners league appeals for support
For 88 years the Warwick Pensioners League has been a go-to source of critical advice on matters affecting pensioners.
But dwindling membership numbers, driven by...
Vet urges pet owners to remain vigilant of snake bites
Summer in the Southern Downs brings open skies, sprawling paddocks, and snakes.
For local pet owners, this is one of the busiest times of...
Cattle leader Bim Struss earns Producer of the Year honour
Anthony “Bim” Struss has been named Ag Force’s Producer of the Year in recognition of his leadership, innovation and lifelong service to Queensland’s cattle...
What to do in those first crucial moments
As the weather warms and snake sightings become more common across the Southern Downs, Accidental Health & Safety Warwick is reminding locals that preparation...
‘Stand with the Land’: Celebrating National Agricultural Day
Locals throughout Warwick and Stanthorpe celebrate National Agricultural Day to thank the farmers and producers across the region who help keep them fed. According...
Prepare for snake season
Living in the Southern Downs means sharing our paddocks, backyards and bush tracks with some remarkable wildlife, and snakes are simply part of that...
An update from Allora Days for Girls
The last gathering of the Allora and District Days for Girls involved the packing of a new consignment to go to PNG in early...
Wieambilla shootings ‘not a terrorist act’: coroner
Three conspiracy theorists had shared delusions but did not carry out a terrorist act when they ambushed police in an attack that killed six...
Severe damage as Warwick rocked by freak storm
Power remains out for hundreds of Warwick residents after Wednesday night’s freak storm.
Ergon crews have progressively restored power since the early hours of Thursday...
