Youth crime laws hit
The Queensland government has introduced its signature youth crime laws to parliament amid a flurry of backlash.
Under the proposed Making Queensland Safer laws, minors...
NYE festival gets late tick
A five day electronic music festival will be held at Morgan Park over new years after being approved by Southern Downs Regional Council one...
Boosting instrumental music at East
Warwick East State School is set to strike a chord with students thanks to a $34,950 Community Benefit Fund Grant aimed at enhancing access...
Tense wait on water
The Southern and Darling Downs regional water assessment could be released by early next year, ending an increasingly anxious wait for communities on the...
Chinese export ban lifted for John Dee as trade stoush eases
Warwick’s John Dee abattoir can resume selling beef to China as a four-year-long diplomatic trade stoush with Australia’s largest trade partner eases.
John Dee and...
Care packages explained
What services can you access?
If you have looked into aged care services, you must have come across the term Home Care Package.
What is a...
Have your say on the library
Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting residents to help shape the next chapter of its library programs and services by participating in the 2024...
Volunteers encouraged to express interest
Volunteer organisations across the Maranoa electorate are invited to apply for a share of the Australian Government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Grants Program, with expressions of...
Field day for farmers
Farmers and land managers are invited to attend a field walk at “The Hollow,” Allora, on Thursday, 12 December to explore innovative strategies for...
Nurture mental wellbeing
Be kind to yourself this holiday season. Christmas can be a time of joy and celebration for some, but for others, it can be...
Wetter and warmer summer predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2024 Summer Long-Range Forecast, indicating a season likely to bring warmer-than-average temperatures and above-average rainfall for most...
Giuliana joins tourism body
Queensland Country Tourism is thrilled to welcome Giuliana Bonel as the newest addition to its board, following her appointment at the annual general meeting....
A Q&A with historian John Telfer
What’s something people may not know about you?
People may not know I once won a six-round boxing contest at West Melbourne stadium.
How do...
