Amiens: A town built on service
Tucked away on Queensland’s Southern Downs, the rural community of Amiens stands as a quiet but powerful reminder of the region’s ANZAC legacy, a...
Southern Downs welcomes new Youth Member for Queensland Youth Parliament
Warwick’s Erin Walsh has been named the Southern Downs Youth Member in the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP), stepping into the role for a...
Deadly plane catastrophe set for 70 year tribute
“Cleared to 5,000 feet, or 4,000 feet if you wish … report sighting Caboolture.”
“Roger. Roger. Will do.”
The last exchange between air traffic control and...
Southern Downs leaders meet with lead tourism agency
A visit from Queensland’s lead tourism agency posed an opportunity for Southern Downs leaders to showcase the region to a different kind of audience...
Crowds and collectors come for Easter Rock Swap
The Warwick Showgrounds were a hive of activity over the long weekend as the Easter Rock Swap returned under the stewardship of the Warwick...
Roll up to the circus in town
One of Australia’s most iconic and enduring entertainment acts is making its way to Warwick this May, bringing with it more than 173 years...
Motorbike rider hospitalised after Easter Sunday crash
A man in his 40s has airlifted to Toowoomba after suffering serious injuries from a rural motorbike incident in the Southern Downs on Easter...
Council approves child-care centre
Warwick could soon have a new child-care centre following the approval of a Glengallan Road site by the Southern Downs Regional Council.
A kindergarten and...
YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
Not good enough:
Why are our country roads being left behind our city cousins?
It doesn’t matter what direction you travel out of Warwick, they are...
Lend a hand to keep your community moving
Loneliness is one of the most pressing challenges facing our communities today, particularly among older Australians and people with disability. But there is something...
A celebration of the joy of reading
At Glen Aplin State School, we don’t just teach reading—we live it. This World Book Day, we proudly celebrate the joy, wonder, and lifelong...
Weather welcomed the district bowls
In glorious autumn weather on Tuesday April 8, fourteen teams from around the district took part in Stanthorpe Bowls Club's monthly ‘Turkey Triples’ day.
Maria...
How new maternity care is helping ease pregnancy fears
Mothers have embraced an increasingly popular type of maternity service on the Southern Downs which pairs pregnant women with just one midwife before, during...
