Celebrating volunteers connecting communities
Volunteers are at the heart of our region, and Southern Downs Regional Council is proud to celebrate their incredible and tireless contributions during National...
Nationals facing internal tension over energy policies
Fresh from retaining the Nationals leadership, Maranoa MP David Littleproud has hinted at refining the party’s nuclear policy as tensions over whether to dump...
Snowflakes start their countdown
With just 54 days to go, the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe committee officially launched the 2025 festival with a celebration of the volunteers, sponsors and...
A cautious welcome to the Small Business Action Statement
Warwick Chamber of Commerce has cautiously welcomed the $100 million Small and Family Business First Action Statement announced by the State Government.
Launched during...
QPS expands DFV response
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has expanded its Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Units (DFVVPU) to be available across all Police Districts,...
Growers Gala celebrated resilience and innovation
The Granite Belt Growers Association celebrated a year marked by resilience, innovation and community spirit at its annual Gala Dinner over the weekend.
The...
Littleproud hangs on as Nationals leader
Maranoa MP David Littleproud has retained his position as leader of the National Party despite losing the favour of his neighbouring MPs, defeating challenger...
First look: Warwick study hub taking shape
The “bare bones” of Warwick’s $1.5 million regional study hub have begun taking shape ahead of its expected opening this year.
What was once used...
YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
WELL DONE TO THOMAS:
Congratulations to Paul Thomas, managing director of the Star News Group, for his non-partisan, post-election letter promoting freedom of the press...
Budget open for community engagement
Residents are invited to attend local community information sessions by the Southern Downs Regional Council.
With the 2025/26 Budget in preparation, residents are encouraged...
Thank you to our nurses
This International Nurses Day (12 May), Churches of Christ is taking the time to thank all our wonderful nurses in the Southern Downs region...
‘Their muscle is increased’: Nationals loom larger in Coalition
Regional voices could boom louder within the Coalition, one expert has predicted, after metropolitan Australia’s rejection of the Liberal Party.
In the aftermath of last...
Celebrating volunteers connecting communities
Volunteers are at the heart of our region, and Southern Downs Regional Council is proud to celebrate their incredible and tireless contributions during National...
