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Accolade for JJJ volunteers

The Jumpers and Jazz in July committee has been recognised for its dedication and hard work with the Oztix Volunteer of the Year Award....

Australia’s biggest renewables investment unveiled

Australia's largest renewable energy investment will be unveiled in Queensland's budget, with Premier Steven Miles committing $26 billion to the plan. Mr Miles said he...

Screening awareness for refugee week

As Refugee Week approaches, communities across the region are gearing up for a series of events aimed at raising awareness and celebrating the contributions...

Your say on sports survey

The Southern Downs, renowned for its vibrant communities and love for the great outdoors, is looking to its residents for feedback on how to...

Letters to the editor: Wind farms blow the seeds of division

Wind farms blow the seeds of community division: Recent talk of more wind farm developments in our electorate of Southern Downs has stirred up all...

Winter arrives but just how cold will it get?

Warwick shivered through its coldest morning of the year early this week and Stanthorpe, its joint second coldest, as plummeting temperatures signalled the arrival...

Train station set to thrive again

The Warwick Railway Station precinct is set to become a major community hub thanks to an enthusiastic group of volunteers. The Southern Downs Steam...

Pipeline underway to create jobs and cart water

Progress on the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline has taken a step forward with the launch of a Request for Tender. This project, part of...

New directory launched

An online platform with a mission to connect everything that is important to the people in the community has been officially introduced in Stanthorpe. On...

A changeover for Zonta

May is recognised as Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month and Zonta Stanthorpe were given the opportunity to show our support of this issue...

Star seeks volunteers

Local non-profit organisation STAR Community Services is seeking volunteers to provide friendship visits to seniors in their local area. Loneliness and social isolation top the...

Youth crime declining thanks to task force

Queensland police have marked the first anniversary of a specialised task force targeting youth crime in high-risk areas by declaring the crackdown is working. Almost...

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...