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Imagine gliding through Europe’s most iconic landscapes, surrounded by history, culture, and luxury. Thanks to Viking and your local newspaper, one lucky reader will...
RBA running hot and cold on interest rates: REIQ
The Reserve Bank of Australia is running hot and cold cash rate cuts, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
The decision to...
FEATURE: Nothing beats local coffee
There’s something special about that first sip of coffee in the morning. For many, it’s a daily ritual, the comforting aroma, the warmth of...
Bright future for First Nations health cadets
The future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leadership is looking strong in the Southern Downs and surrounding Darling Downs region, with a...
Fifth ambassador of Apple and Grape
Eighteen-year-old Ashley Wren has been officially named as the fifth entrant in the 2026 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Young Ambassador Program.
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Ag shows given first state funding boost since 2006
Southern Downs show societies have been given their first permanent state funding boost in nearly two decades.
Shows in Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney and Allora will...
Elders honoured at NAIDOC morning tea
Elders from across the Southern Downs gathered at Warwick BUSHkids this week for a special Goolburri Elder’s Morning Tea, sharing traditional food, stories and...
New flora guide showcases Killarney’s natural beauty
Killarney Bushcare officially launched their latest publication Flora of Killarney over the weekend, offering residents and visitors an accessible new way to identify the...
Community champion honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship at rotary changeover
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe celebrated a very special moment at its recent changeover dinner, presenting long-time community volunteer Ros Day with a Paul...
Stanthorpe Rotary Club welcomes new president and reflects on a year of ‘magic’
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe held its annual changeover dinner on the weekend, celebrating a year of major achievements and officially inducting Jim Baxter...
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...
All aboard the Mini Train
A much-loved attraction is returning to Leslie Park for this year’s Jumpers and Jazz in July festival, the Southern Downs Steam Railway (SDSR) Mini...
