Boosting volunteers in the region
Community organisations across Southern Queensland are gearing up for positive change as they receive a significant boost from the federal government's Volunteer Grants program....
Making QLD communities safer
Premier Steven Miles has released the Community Safety Plan for Queensland, backed by $1.28 billion in additional investment from the government.
It builds on the...
Fellow Award recognises staple community member, Kev Armstrong
The Paul Harris Fellow Award is one of the highest honours Rotary can bestow upon a person. Recipients are Rotarians and community members who...
Postcards of honour
Students at Ballandean State School joined hundreds across Queensland in a heartfelt tribute to veterans by creating postcards for Anzac Day. The culmination of...
Vintage vanners visit
It’s not just the past that has vintage caravanners enthralled.
Their transport might be in a ’60s and ’70s time warp, but with everything else...
The benefits of Rainbow Responders
In the 12 months since launching its dedicated email channel for LGBTQIA+ participants and carers, Carers Queensland has seen an increase in people from...
$161 million in funding for National Firearms register
The Australian Government has announced a funding commitment of $161 million to implement a National Firearms Register, a signature community and police safety initiative...
Deputy Mayor announces end date
The Southern Downs Regional Council Deputy Mayor Sheryl Windle will not seek re-election when this council term is over.
She made the announcement quite casually...
Cuddle beds bringing comfort and compassion to palliative care
The Warwick Hospital has welcomed a double-sized palliative care cuddle bed, generously donated by the Warwick RSL Sub-branch through the Belinda McGowan Foundation.
The Belinda...
Crisafulli spruiks vision
Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli spruiked his party’s vision for supporters in Warwick on Saturday as the hopeful premier counts down six months until...
Saddling up for Anzac Day
The day started soon after 3am at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds as members of the 11th Light Horse Darling Downs began preparing for one of...
Saddling up for Anzac Day
The day started soon after 3am at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds as members of the 11th Light Horse Darling Downs began preparing for one of...
Steam Railway given $20k to overhaul heritage locomotive
Warwick’s Southern Downs Steam Railway has been handed $20,000 in state grant funding to overhaul a heritage diesel locomotive.
Southern Downs Steam Railway Chairman Kelvin...
