NAPLAN results show need for regional improvement focus
While individual school results are yet to be released, nationwide data from the 2025 NAPLAN assessments shows student performance has held steady overall, though...
FEATURE: Celebrating moments, memories, and the magic of the lens
Every year on 19 August, World Photography Day shines a spotlight on the art, science, and storytelling power of photography. It’s a day to...
Council clarifies plans to extend heritage overlay
The Southern Downs Regional Council has clarified a proposed extension to the heritage overlay, saying it will have no impact on property owners as...
State timber plan hits a ‘saw’ spot
The Queensland Government has announced it will need to ramp up the state’s logging industry to address its 2044 housing target, eyeing native forestry...
Major milestone marked with blessing
St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe marked a major milestone with the blessing of its new “150 Celebration Stone” by Bishop Ken Howell during a special...
Granite Belt breeder returns to Ekka ring with success
Granite Belt primary producer Karina Crisp has returned to the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) with her prized Simmentals cattle, achieving impressive results and inspiring...
Two golden Ekka wins for Ballandean winery
A Ballandean winemaker’s award-winning drop has flown off the shelf within weeks of upstaging some of Australia’s top producers at this year’s Ekka.
Golden Grove...
Program helping regional mums and bubs
A perinatal mental health initiative is changing the lives of new mums and families across the Darling Downs.
Darling Downs Health’s Together in Mind is...
Bubsie brings Australian motoring history to the Southern Downs
One hundred years ago, a 22-year-old Perth mechanic pointed the nose of a little French Citroën towards the untracked Australian bush, and kept driving...
Work begins on restoring stretch of highway
State transport authorities have begun restoring a weathered section of highway north of Warwick.
Under the project, the Department of Transport and Main Roads will...
Ballandean man named Qld’s emerging winemaker of the year
A sudden change in career paths more than a decade ago has paid dividends for Brad and Stacey Allan whose Ballandean winery View Wine...
QCWA celebrates 103 years of services
The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) is celebrating a remarkable 103 years of service, with Southern Downs branches joining the statewide festivities throughout August.
Founded...
Toowoomba bowlers for The Summit
The Summit
Toowoomba United bowlers will visit The Summit Bowling Club on Friday 17 October and the call has gone out for local bowlers to...
