Overdue Mt Lindsay upgrade starts
Work has started on the upgrade of Mount Lindesay Road between Legume and Woodenbong.
Member for Lismore Thomas George, Federal Member for New England Barnaby...
Minor injuries after rollover
A truckie had a lucky escape after his rig rolled on the New England Highway near Wallangarra overnight on Thursday, 26 July.
The accident happened...
Lister denies “pushing“ Labor MP
Local State LNP Member for Southern Downs James Lister has described a Labor MP’s accusation that he was physically pushed by Mr Lister during...
Appeal for info on suspected arsonist
Rural firefighters continue to hold grave fears that a suspected arsonist active in the Dalveen and surrounding areas may pose a threat to both...
Four at the top – no room for more
It was a little congested at the end of the Single Stroke event at the Stanthorpe Golf Club last Saturday. After the round, sponsored...
Region’s juniors battle it out
Junior football teams from Warwick and Stanthorpe took on sides from across the Darling Downs, Lockyer, Toowoomba, South Burnett and Border regions - and...
Dragon a symbol of resilience
Creators of the ‘Dragon of Drought’ on Palmerin Street Louise Tait and Robyn Marsh had a tonne of fun putting him together, but there’s...
Hidden gem revealed for Big Chill
The Carnell Raceway depending on your view is either a breeding ground for noise pollution or according to the many people who turned out...
June water report card released
Adherence to the Southern Downs Regional Council’s town water use target of a maximum of 200 litres per person per day was mixed across...
Stanthorpe Library options on table
Future options for the re-location of the Stanthorpe Library will be discussed by Southern Downs councillors at their July general meeting in Stanthorpe next...
National Park closed to campers
In yet another indication of the severity of the drought afflicting the region Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) has closed Girraween National Park...
Road rage leaves 18yo in shock
By Jeremy Sollars
Police are urging members of the public to come forward if they have information about a serious road rage incident...


















