Cox Bridge scheduled for major makeover
The popular Cox Bridge on Victoria Street is getting a complete overhaul, aiming to fix the frequent traffic disruptions caused by flooding due to...
Will the Federal Budget ease the regional squeeze?
As the Federal Budget night on Tuesday, 12 May, creeps closer, and cost-of-living pressures across the country continue to tighten, many economists and locals...
Brave Wieambilla shooting heroes formally recognised
Deadly scenes at a rural bush block in Queensland’s Western Downs region more than three years ago sent shockwaves around the country.
Police officers were...
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One hundred laps around the sun for Warwick woman
It was a birthday worth a long wait for one happy Warwick resident this week.
Mavis Pacey marked 100 laps around the sun on Tuesday...
Fuel prices drop as excise cut kicks in
In the past three weeks, since the federal government implemented a temporary halving of the fuel excise, Australians have eagerly awaited the relief of...
Turning interest into action this National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day
SavourLife Pet Adoptions and Southern Downs ARK are taking the time this National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day to remind locals of the thousands...
Tributes flow after passing of former mayor Ron Bellingham
Tributes have poured out for former Southern Downs and Warwick Mayor Ron Bellingham who passed away this week.
Mr Bellingham served as mayor of the...
Council beat: $2.5 million sewage renewal approved
COUNCIL APPROVES $2.5 MILLION SEWERAGE RENEWAL
Southern Downs Regional Council has approved a $2.5 million contract for sewerage renewal specialists to inspect and reline aging...
Weeroona Park filled with respect as region marks ANZAC Day
Despite the chilly temperatures and the strong wind, hundreds of locals filled the local war memorial at Weeroona Park to show their gratitude this...
GALLERY: Southern Downs villages mark Anzac Day
Anzac Day services across the region's small towns and villages drew high turnouts as crowds gathered to commemorate the service of all Australian defence...
Hospital records rare maternity milestone
Stanthorpe Hospital has marked a rare milestone, welcoming three babies within hours of each other in a single day.
The hospital typically records between 80...
Full house for Gremlins juniors
It will be all hands-on deck as the Stanthorpe Gremlins Rugby League Club juniors take to the field on both Sullivan and Crisp Oval....
