A new generation of young leaders step up
A fresh cohort of young leaders has taken on the responsibility of advocating for youth issues in the Southern Downs through the 2025 Youth...
Ex-rower’s croc-less alternative to Olympic rowing venue
Ex-rower Cynthia McDonald has been left “shocked” by plans to hold Olympic rowing events in Rockhampton’s crocodile-inhabited waters, suggesting the Southern Downs posed a...
Alfred a result of the changing climate
As the region recovers from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, experts are using the event as a reminder of the realities of climate change and the...
Council after $1.7 million for critical sewer upgrades
Southern Downs Regional Council will seek more than $1.7 million in state funding to upgrade aging sewer infrastructure in Warwick and Stanthorpe.
At a total...
Littleproud pushes back against internal Coalition dissent
Nationals leader David Littleproud has leapt to the defence of shadow treasurer Angus Taylor after reports of frustration amongst coalition ranks over the party’s...
Stargazing soon to be in Warwick
The Brisbane Astronomical Society (BAS) has shifted its gaze to Warwick as a new hub for stargazing, seeking refuge from the increasing light pollution...
Boosting road recovery efforts
The Southern Downs Regional Council has announced plans to appoint two external contractors to assist in the delivery of a $13 million flood recovery...
Sorting the Southern Downs
Understanding what household waste does and doesn’t belong in your yellow lid bin is essential for maximising recycling efforts and reducing the amount of...
Bowls club to host Australian music great
Lindy Morrison doesn’t remember much from her last visit to Stanthorpe.
“The Go-Betweens never played Stanthorpe and I’ve only ever been once. That was on...
Have your say on the impacts of TC Alfred
A survey has been created to help understand the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting community feedback....
Help sponsor refugees to settle in Southern Downs
The Southern Downs Welcome Circle, a small group that sponsored a refugee family to come to Warwick in 2023-2024, is looking for volunteers to...
Red Bench welcomed by Allora
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton is personally funding the installation of Red Benches across the region with Allora being the next town to receive...
‘Terrifying’ giant hailstones leave trail of damage in major storms
Residents and businesses are facing a massive clean-up after hail stones the size of tennis balls tore through cars and homes during a series...
