Drivers stung as police clamp down on bad driving
Police have renewed calls for safe driving on the Southern Downs after charging three people for speeding and drink driving during the school holidays.
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Festival ambassador serves up bowls and big smiles
More than 40 people turned out to enjoy the sunshine and friendly competition at the Barefoot Bowls Day, hosted by Stanthorpe Lions Club Young...
Farmer and filmmaker to lead rural mental health campaign
Beyond Blue had announced the appointment of Leila McDougall, farmer, filmmaker, and mental health advocate, as Campaign Ambassador for Farming and Rural Communities as...
National review into fire ant battle underway
An independent review has begun into Australia’s national fire ant eradication program, amid warnings from scientists and conservationists that governments are underfunding the fight...
Data shows red meat consumption gap
New national data has revealed a concerning nutrition gap between Australian men and women, with women consuming significantly less red meat than recommended for...
FEATURE: The horses are coming
CelticFest Warwick is truly combining the Queensland country with the Celtic, with horse encounters and displays a key feature of the 2025 event.
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GALLERY: Festival thanks supporters
Snowflakes in Stanthorpe festival organisers paid tribute to the volunteers, sponsors, snow makers and everyone in the community whose efforts brought the popular winter...
State’s $800k housing supply push ‘essential’
Southern Downs Regional Council will use $800,000 in state funding to fund trunk infrastructure in Warwick west in a bid to unlock land and...
FEATURE: Meet us in The Meadows at CelticFest
CelticFest Warwick is delighted to announce The Meadows, a new family-friendly venue within the main CelticFest event at the Warwick Showgrounds – located not...
Roads no shock to deputy premier on Southern Downs visit
Ongoing concerns about the conditions of Southern Downs roads came under scrutiny during a visit from Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie.
The deputy premier was asked...
Stable cattle market, mixed sheep results at weekly sales
Cattle prices held steady at this week’s Warwick Saleyards sale, while sheep and lamb numbers were down and the market mixed across categories.
Agents reported...
Market holds for lambs, eases for ewes and wethers
Lamb prices held firm while ewes and wethers notably fell as agents yarded just over 1,000 head at this week's sheep and lamb sale...
Tributes flow for Ian Leavers
Tributes have continued to flow today for Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Ian Leavers APM.
Mr Leavers was located deceased around 9.50am this morning (Monday, 10 November)...
