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...
DV crisis line delays could cost lives, warns Safe Haven
Unanswered crisis calls to Queensland’s domestic violence helpline are putting victims at severe risk, Warwick Safe Haven Inc. has warned, after a statewide review...
Mystery $1.6 Million Lotto winner yet to claim prize
Warwick residents are being urged to check their Saturday Gold Lotto tickets after a mystery player won more than $1.6 million in the weekend’s...
Mayors join ranks for stronger regions
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has joined mayors from across the Darling Downs and South West to push for stronger infrastructure, water security, and...
Warwick Cowboy takes on world’s best
Warwick Cowboy Callum Miller is set to take on some of the best in the world this weekend in Edmonton in Alberta Canada.
The 30-year-old...
