New tech key to Southern Downs water security
Steps to improve water security and reduce costs for Southern Downs residents have been made with more than 9,600 smart water meters now installed...
Lion ’just playing’ when it attacked: zoo owner
A zoo owner says a lion was “just playing“ when it attacked a woman, leaving her with “macabre injuries“, including the loss of an...
New function room kicks goals
The Condamine Sports Club has officially opened the doors to its brand-new function room, marking a major milestone in the club’s evolution and a...
Winds send temps plunging as Southern Downs feels impact of weather bomb
Mt Marlay lookout turned to fog last Wednesday as wind gusts of up to 52 kilometres per hour slammed Stanthorpe, sending the “feels like“...
Queensland enters drought-free era with focus on future preparedness
For the first time in 12 years, Queensland is entirely drought-free, but the State Government is urging primary producers not to become complacent.
While the...
Yarnbombing begins with Byrnes
Warwick’s unique Jumpers and Jazz in July festival is just around the corner, and the first official sign of its arrival has appeared in...
Students invited to perform at State Music Championships
Young musicians from the region are being offered a prestigious opportunity to showcase their talents at the 2025 Oz Schools Instrumental Championships (OSIC) Queensland...
All happening at Stanthorpe Gallery
July is another busy month at the Stanthorpe Art Gallery – check out what’s happening this time around.
Chris Worfold, “Numinous” - 10...
Hundreds mark 50 years of NAIDOC week at Leslie Park
NAIDOC week celebrations have kicked off with a bang in Warwick as hundreds took to Leslie Park to mark a milestone year.
Marking half a...
Get ready to celebrate
Jumpers and Jazz in July is more than just an event—it’s a region-wide celebration brimming with creativity, heritage, and community spirit.
Returning in 2025,...
Lion bites woman in ‘inexplicable’ zoo attack
A woman has had her arm bitten in a gruesome incident at the Darling Downs Zoo after a lion lunged and "inexplicably" attacked her.
The...
Legal showdown looms over ‘pounding psychedelic trance’ festival
A legal dispute between the Southern Downs council and organisers of EDM festival Rabbits Eat Lettuce will re-emerge before the courts and be reviewed...
‘Just A Farmer’ sparks conversations on mental health in rural communities
A powerful Australian film highlighting the often silent struggles of rural life is bringing communities together and sparking vital conversations about mental health in...
