‘Perfect’ bushfire conditions spark total fire ban
“Perfect” bushfire conditions and a sudden spate of heightened fire activity have triggered a total three-day fire ban for most parts of southern Queensland.
Up...
Heartbreak for Cowboys
The hardworking Warwick Cowboys have finished a heart-breaking eight points from a well-deserved Toowoomba Rugy League Reserve grade premiership, going down 28-20 to defending...
Zonta promotes child protection
Zonta Club of Warwick recently took part in Queensland’s Child Protection Week, held from 1 to 7 September.
The week aimed to raise awareness...
The adventurous life of Leonard
From time to time when writing Anzac stories, one comes across some little-known events that have never received the accolades that are due to...
Starting the school holiday fun
On Saturday, Churches of Christ Warwick brought the community together for a fun-filled family event, with over 80 people in attendance.
Held at the...
Capturing fruit and veg
The Allora Photography Club embraced a creative approach to its August competition theme, “Fruit and Vegetables,” with members capturing diverse interpretations.
Some opted for...
Tales from vacation
The big day finally arrived and after spending a couple of days with my sister and meeting my niece Emma’s new baby, Addison Rose,...
‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage
A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...
Bushfire downgraded to ‘advice’ level as crews battle fast-moving blaze near Warwick
UPDATE 3.51pm -
The Queensland Fire Department has downgraded its warning level for a bushfire burning near Warwick's southern edge to ADVICE, advising residents...
Yangan school milestone
Yangan State School celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, marking 150 years of educational excellence and community spirit.
The celebration, brought together past students,...
Action packed awareness
TRED Outdoors’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness event will bring The Springs 4x4 Park to life with an action-packed program.
This event raises funds for...
Council issues statement on CEO’s sacking
Southern Downs Regional Council has issued a statement confirming its now-former chief executive Dave Burges was on long service leave at the time of...
Rates pain ahead
A deeply divided council narrowly approved a rate rise of 7.4 per cent when the Southern Downs Regional Council adopted its budget for the...
