Youth Council launched ambitious ideas
The Southern Downs Youth Council held its first official meeting of the year on 27 March, with students breaking into four themed groups to...
Cunningham Highway issues raised constantly, mayor says
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has spoken with state MPs and neighbouring mayors about the condition of the Cunningham Highway labelled "absolutely deplorable” by...
Highlighting health and safety in portfolio report
The health and wellbeing of the Southern Downs community was front and centre at this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, as Councillor Sarah Deane delivered...
Bursaries to help support Maranoa’s emerging female students
Rural women pursuing higher education are eligible for a helping hand with the $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ)....
Plaque unveiled at historic Sandy Creek Schoolhouse
A special gathering was held on Saturday, 17 May, at the heritage-listed Sandy Creek schoolhouse to unveil a commemorative plaque recognising the historic contribution...
Nationals walk away from Coalition agreement with Liberals
The Nationals have severed ties with the Liberals and will sit alone in parliament for the first time in 38 years.
Maranoa MP and Nationals...
Southern Downs tourism experiences among state’s best
Up to 73 Southern Downs tourism experiences have been awarded Queensland tourism’s highly sought after stamp of excellence.
The Best of Queensland Experience label is...
Historic Leyburn Sprints gears up for record-breaking event
The 29th edition of the Historic Leyburn Sprints is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with entries for the 2025 event...
Celebrating the heart of the community
They are the welcoming smiles at the door, the storytellers of our history and the champions of our culture, and this National Volunteer Week,...
The bands are readying for battle
Border District Eisteddfod is right around the corner and ready to welcome their new competition, Battle of the Bands.
While amplifiers, electric guitars, drumkits...
YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
POLITICAL LITERACY IN SCHOOLS:
On election night, I went to a local store and had 4 conversations with staff. Two young women had not...
How volunteers are connecting communities and shaping Australia’s future
Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week (19-25 May 2025), will shine a spotlight on the millions of volunteers making an extraordinary impact...
Locals all in for 2032
Planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is in full swing, and the University of Southern Queensland is backing young athletes as...
