Warwick trainers dominate cup
Warwick trainers have dominated this year’s Mitre Ten Stanthorpe Cup, race four, picking up first and second in an exciting finish on Saturday in...
Lister ‘grateful’ as LNP wins government in Qld
Southern Downs incumbent MP James Lister has been catapulted into government with the LNP projected to claim victory in Saturday’s Queensland election.
Lister will hold...
Council briefs
Procurement policy loopholes to close
An updated version of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s procurement policy will come before the council’s November meeting following comments...
Beginnings of catholic education
In 1867, a small school was started by the Misses O’Mara at the Oddfellows Hall under the pastoral guidance of the parish priest, Rev....
Youth mental health crisis creates barriers to employment
As the mental health crisis among young Australians worsens, more young people are struggling to enter and remain in the workforce.
Rising rates of...
Son of late racing industry icon secures prestigious UK scholarship
Basil Nolan has rarely strayed far from horse racing’s allure.
Come January, the fourth generation thoroughbred breeder will stray as far away as ever from...
Have your say on honouring Olympian Matt Denny
Southern Downs Regional Council is proud to open public consultation, inviting community feedback on two legacy projects to honour local sporting hero and Olympic...
No plans to upgrade Carnarvon Bridge, says TMR
Orange safety tape has been waving in the wind at Carnarvon Bridge’s locked-off pedestrian walkway for months, but the Department of Transport and Main...
Where to vote on election day
Southern Downs voters will have 29 locations to lodge their ballot from this Saturday with the state's electoral commission reminding Queenslanders to bring their...
Southern Downs candidates back local news
At least two election candidates running in the Southern Downs have directly backed calls for the next Queensland government to direct a fairer share...
Region is rodeo ready
The Warwick Rodeo kicks off today and promises to deliver significant benefits to the Southern Downs region, not only as an iconic sporting event...
A blessed visit
The students at St Mary’s School Warwick have been blessed with a visit from Sisters of Mercy in preparation for their 150 Years of...
Global fertiliser market facing prolonged period of strain
The global fertiliser market faces a prolonged period of tight supply, weak affordability and heightened price risk and, even if current geopolitical tensions ease...
