Innovations wins Young Grower of the Year
A vegetable grower with crops in the Southern Downs has been named the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year for his innovative...
‘An absolute blessing’: WillowTree 37 funded for four years
A surprise funding announcement from the State Government has delivered a major boost to WillowTree 37, enabling the Warwick-based women’s support centre to continue...
FEATURE: Warming up your region
As the temperature dips across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, winter brings with it the need to get prepared—whether that means heating the...
Deep freeze turns Southern Downs white for tourists
Frosty mornings will likely continue through to next week after Southern Downs residents shivered through their coldest morning of the year on Friday.
Car windows...
Breakfast gets groovy
The Groovy Grannies are set to add an intriguing touch to this year’s Jumpers and Jazz in July with a special literary breakfast event...
‘Greatest job in the world’: Warwick paramedic bags King’s birthday honour
Warwick’s top paramedic who took a lead role in responding to Inglewood’s devastating 2021 floods almost never knew his name had been put forward...
Stanthorpe named one of Queensland’s top off-the-grid destinations for 2025
Stanthorpe has been named one of “7 Off-The-Grid Queensland Towns To Visit In 2025,” earning a spot alongside some of the state’s most unique...
Rocks supporting the animals
The Warwick and District Lapidary Club has donated $400 to Southern Downs Ark, thanks to fundraising efforts during their annual Easter Rock Swap.
Lapidary Club...
Supporting global causes
A new op shop will open in Warwick this month, bringing affordable second-hand goods to the community while supporting disadvantaged children around the world.
Neighbours...
Residents invited to join nation-first solar panel recycling pilot
Southern Downs locals are being called to take part in Australia’s first-ever solar panel recycling pilot program, with dedicated drop-off points now open in...
Crackdown on illegal activity in National Parks
A targeted compliance operation has resulted in fines and warnings being issued across the region’s national parks and State forests, in response to growing...
PICS: Killarney’s dual tribute to hospital and mercy flight crash
Killarney residents past and present braved the winds to honour two historic anniversaries on Sunday.
The unveiling of two plaques at the Killarney War Memorial...
FEATURE: Celebrating 150 years of education
Warwick Central State School is set to mark a significant milestone in 2025, celebrating its 150th anniversary. This occasion honours nearly a century and...
