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Planting a future for Killarney cockatoos

Killarney Bushcare are encouraging the community to plant local native flora to support the region’s most vulnerable, feathery residents. The organisation’s team is calling...

PM to make COVID-style address to nation on fuel crisis

The prime minister will make a pandemic-style address to the nation on the fuel supply crisis, as a cut to the fuel excise kicks...

Stretcher bearer’s courage immortalised

When England declared war on Germany in 1914 and requested that the British colonies support them, it created an immediate response from the young...

Absent MP fumes over claim he voted down fuel bill despite criticism

State member for Southern Downs James Lister was left surprised to learn from the opposition that he had voted against a bill that would...

Fallout over festival’s collapsed funding deal deepens

The fall-out has continued over a collapsed sponsorship deal between the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape festival and the Southern Downs council. The council would have...

Relief at the pump expected as fuel excise falls

Australians could see their fuel cost decrease by 26.3 cents per litre by late this week due to the Federal Government halving the fuel...

Council beat: Privacy wins, grants shake-up and costly road call binned

COUNCILLORS FAIL TO UNMASK PUBLIC SUBMITTERS A trio of councillors have failed in their bid to gain full access to public submissions made under draft...

WarwickCon returns for Youth Week

WarwickCon is back for 2026 Queensland Youth Week, bringing “cosplay, creativity and community” to the forefront once again. The free event, supported by the...

Alleged car thief charged after police chase

A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle and evading police across the Southern Downs and Goondiwindi regions. Police alleged the incident...

War hero’s bravery prompts bid for posthumous Victoria Cross

Decades before becoming Warwick Mayor, Stanley Walsh was a warrant officer in the Australian Army who helped repel Italian and German forces from taking...

Minister demands review into Cherrabah water licence

Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy has demanded a formal review into the circumstances surrounding Cherrabah Resort’s controversial water licence approval, but questions remain over...

Queensland primary producers feeling less optimistic

Queensland primary producers began the year with a less optimistic outlook, as concerns about policy uncertainty, seasonal conditions and mounting cost pressures – even...

Planting a future for Killarney cockatoos

Killarney Bushcare are encouraging the community to plant local native flora to support the region’s most vulnerable, feathery residents. The organisation’s team is calling...