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Telstra upgrades to disrupt Stanthorpe mobile service for six days

Stanthorpe’s connectivity is about to get a boost with new Telstra upgrades scheduled for late November and early December, but customers should prepare for...

Pratten couple to foot $200k in storm repairs

An uninsured Pratten resident has estimated damage from this month’s hailstorms could set her back by up to $200,000. Prue Rogers and her husband moved...

Shattered families disappointed by coronial findings

The grief-stricken families of two police officers ruthlessly gunned down in cold blood at the deadly Wieambilla ambush have been dealt another blow by...

Notorious sewage mains set for $3 million rebuild

Southern Downs Regional Council has awarded a $3 million contract to Newlands Civil Construction to replace a notorious 54-year-old section of Warwick’s sewage network. The...

Police ‘at risk’ unless Wieambilla shooting sees change

Coronial findings into the deadly Wieambilla shootings show police will continue to be under-resourced and "at risk" from radio and internet black spots unless...

Woman dead after car collides with tree south of Stanthorpe

A single vehicle crash near Stanthorpe on Sunday night has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Caboolture woman. Police said the victim was driving along...

YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor

The review committee: A group of people calling themselves ’the review committee’ have put out a 15-page proposal of changes to the constitution of the...

Vet urges pet owners to remain vigilant of snake bites

Summer in the Southern Downs brings open skies, sprawling paddocks, and snakes. For local pet owners, this is one of the busiest times of...

‘Would not like to see it close’: Pensioners league appeals for support

For 88 years the Warwick Pensioners League has been a go-to source of critical advice on matters affecting pensioners. But dwindling membership numbers, driven by...

Cattle leader Bim Struss earns Producer of the Year honour

Anthony “Bim” Struss has been named Ag Force’s Producer of the Year in recognition of his leadership, innovation and lifelong service to Queensland’s cattle...

School hails another successful year

The Gums State School has had another very successful and enjoyable year. We will begin 2026 with 36 students enrolled in years P-6. This...

What to do in those first crucial moments

As the weather warms and snake sightings become more common across the Southern Downs, Accidental Health & Safety Warwick is reminding locals that preparation...

Twenty20 to begin in Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe Cricket’s regular 40 over competition enters its mid-season hiatus to make way for The Lanza Family T20. The season has been a bit disjointed...