In brief
Teen killed
Police have launched investigations into the death of a male teenager who died in a singe-vehicle crash at Leslie Dam on Monday afternoon.
The...
Struggle for volunteers
Rural firefighters have raised ongoing concerns about volunteer numbers after several weeks of flaring temperatures and dangerous bushfire conditions.
On the Granite Belt, Sugarloaf Rural...
Lettuce stay, says organiser
Organisers of the Rabbits Eat Lettuce music festival have sought to ease concerns about plans to host their annual event permanently in the Southern...
It just makes cents
The Southern Downs Recycle Shops in Warwick and Stanthorpe are joining in on National Recycling Week celebrations from 11 to 17 November and participating...
Round the clock rowing for a cause
Beyond the Barbell Performance gym in Warwick has raised over $10,000 for men’s mental health with its first Meters for Mates 24-hour row event.
The...
Get creative for National Recycling Week
Southern Downs Regional Council is on the lookout for young waste warriors to design the region’s next recycling-themed artwork!
During Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week...
Police probing deadly truck crash
Police will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding last week’s double truck collision which left two men dead and forced major delays along the...
Community honours sacrifice
The Southern Downs community gathered on Remembrance Day throughout the region to honour the sacrifices of past and present veterans.
The Warwick ceremony was...
Significance of 11 November
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – Remembrance Day – is a time to not only remember those who...
Symbol of remembrance
Pinned to lapels or laid upon headstones and memorials worldwide, poppies remain indelible reminders of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Why poppies...
Get festive on the Southern Downs
The Southern Downs & Granite Belt region is a perfect setting for festive Christmas functions, with its breathtaking landscapes, warm community atmosphere, and varied...
McLean a Swan Creek hero
Swan Creek is a small rural community that is situated 12.8 kilometers from Warwick on the Southern Downs, Queensland. It was the home of...
A plea for vigilance
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Warwick area manager Warren Dean says that, although the official bushfire season hasn’t started yet, it’s just around...
