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Thanks, Diggers

By ALENA HIGGINS COLD and blustery conditions failed to deter a stoic crowd from gathering at Leslie Park to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the...

Saddling up again

By ALENA HIGGINS AFTER an 18-month hiatus, one of Tenterfield’s most iconic landmarks is open for business again. The Tenterfield Saddler, made famous by the Peter...

New find at drug site

A BURIED container with suspected links to drug trafficking and a decades-old triple murder case has been found on a property near Warwick. Police probed...

Three hospitalised after head-on smash

A WOMAN was thrown from her car and two others were injured in a devastating head-on crash on the New England Highway on Tuesday. RACQ...

Randy holds the champion back

By ALENA HIGGINS A “MATURE” and “polished” performance saw a young Warwick boxer stave off an expected win by his more experienced opponent at Rockhampton...

Teeth check for canines

By ALENA HIGGINS STINKY breath, trouble eating, inflamed gums and loose or broken teeth are all symptoms of gum disease in pets. August is dental awareness...

Galahs for love

WHETHER they’re hanging out upside-down or playing soccer with pebbles on the ground, you’ll see plenty of comical activities from the region’s galah population...

Bridge closures hit home

FEEDBACK is being sought on the impact of recent bridge closures and reduced load limits in the Southern Downs. Southern Downs Regional Council recently closed...

Policies get the rubber stamp

By ALENA HIGGINS DEPUTY mayor Ross Bartley says he is “disappointed” his fellow councillors adopted 11 policies en masse during last month’s general meeting, saying...

Red Cross marks centenary

By ALENA HIGGINS THE first Queensland country branch of Australian Red Cross will celebrate 100 years of continuous service at a gala presentation tomorrow. Clara Bedford...

Dental state average bettered

LASTEST figures reveal Darling Downs’ hospitals are punching above the state average when it comes to waiting times - but they’re still lengthy. No Darling...

High speed broadband

In brief WORK to connect Stanthorpe to super fast broadband has begun. A total of 276 Stanthorpe premises are a step closer to accessing the NBN...

Southern Downs police overwhelmed by domestic violence calls as landmark reforms...

Domestic and family violence remains the most pressing issue facing police in the Southern Downs, with more than 1000 call-outs recorded in 2024 alone. Southern...