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A Q&A with councillor Cynthia McDonald

This week’s Q&A is with returning councillor Cynthia McDonald, read on as she shares a little look into her life here on the Southern...

View vintage vans in Stanthorpe this weekend

If you have a passion for quaint little houses on wheels or you have fond memories of the halcyon days of caravanning in the...

New mental health program supporting aged care residents

A new mental health initiative has expanded support options for aged care residents in the region, showing promising outcomes. Lives Lived Well, a not-for-profit healthcare...

Men must step up to address the ’crisis’ of violence

Echoing the words of anti-family violence campaigner Rosie Batty, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called on men in Australia to “step up“ and stamp out...

Celebrating the three saints

Stanthorpe is set to come alive once again with the vibrant colours, flavours, and traditions of Sicilian culture and Catholic heritage as it hosts...

An evening of remembrance

Warwick Safe Haven is set to host its annual Peace Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, 1 May, marking the start of the official...

New citizens welcomed to the Southern Downs

Seven new citizens have been welcomed into the Southern Downs region by the newly appointed Mayor Melissa Hamilton along with councillors Cynthia McDonald, Russell...

Shaping committee reshaped

The Shaping Southern Downs Advisory Committee may not shape quite as much as previously intended after the council voted to limit its involvement to...

Help stop the scourge

Family violence and violence against women has been described as a scourge on society. Federal Attorney General Mark Dreyfus last week went as far as...

Better deal for farmers

Queensland farmers will be taught how to better negotiate with supermarkets to get a fairer price on their produce at a series of workshops...

Young voices at the table

The Southern Downs Youth Council (SDYC) was born to give the youth of the region a voice in the issues that matter to them....

Herculean relief effort

Approximately 32 volunteers have crammed what one farmer described as five years worth of work into one week on Granite Belt properties still recovering...

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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...