Letters to the editor
Climate change backed by science
Viv Forbes is wrong about climate change.
Extreme weather events are increasing every year as the earth heats. Yes, we’ve had...
The importance of vulnerability
Board3 (pictured) from last Friday illustrates the importance of vulnerability when considering what to bid.
Each board has the vulnerability marked on it according...
ARK Animal of the Week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting Zulu, a super friendly youngster.
Breed: Large Male Rottweiler...
MP speaks of border Covid pain
Member for Southern Downs James Lister spoke against the Public Emergency Bill in parliament last week, saying he believes the state government “took too...
Local kids giddy up for Rodeo
Local kids across the region got into the spirit of the rodeo last week, with many dressing up throughout the week.
Journalist Dominique Tassell paid...
Keen as mustard
It seemed like the rodeo action never ended over the weekend with competitors and spectators rising early to prepare for the finals on Sunday.
But...
A week in the life of royalty
Our Rodeo Royalty put in a huge amount of work before and during the rodeo, with jam-packed days.
Traditionally, many involved are also preparing to...
Housing solutions tabled for the region
Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Vic Pennisi attended the Queensland Housing Summit last week to table the council’s innovated solutions on how to meet...
Trick or treat in Warwick
The spookiest night of the year was here in a big way on 31 October, with local kids getting into the spirit.
Hundreds of mischievous...
Mick Bradford honoured
Swanfels local Michael (Mick) Bradford was honoured by Southern Downs Regional Council at their recent meeting when he was named citizen of the month.
Mick...
Local groups making the rodeo possible
The rodeo is a huge success thanks to the hard work of the Warwick Show & Rodeo Society, but the support from local community...
Rodeo draws massive crowds
The 2022 Ariat Warwick Rodeo drew huge crowds, proving a hugely successful event even while dealing with unprecedented weather conditions.
The Warwick Rodeo, known far...


















