Southern Downs to become second-hand treasure trove
The Southern Downs region is set to transform into a bustling hub for second-hand treasures this November when more than 50 garage sales join...
Allora to host second sole Australia Day ceremony
The Southern Downs Regional Council has announced Allora as host of its second sole Australia Day Citizen of the Year ceremony in 2026.
Nominations across...
Education pact aims to transform southern Qld
In a bid to address workforce needs, two tertiary education providers have joined forces to found southern Queensland’s first region-wide higher education alliance.
The Southern...
FEATURE: Spring styling starts here
If you’re thinking about refreshing your home, Andersens Stanthorpe is the place to start.
Locally managed by Gary and Hayley, the store brings a...
FEATURE: Real estate a passion
For Krista Going, real estate is more than a profession—it’s a passion built on helping people and supporting the local community. At STAR Realty...
Story of Corporal Reginald Roy Rattey
In 1918, Australian defense authorities carried a restructured its military battalions and units from World War1 which included Toowoomba’s 25th Battalion known as the...
FEATURE: A fresh start in spring
This time of year is perfect for giving your home or business a fresh start, and Electrical Worx Warwick is here to help make...
Apply now for Rural Women’s Awardd
The Queensland Government wants all rural women to throw their hats in the ring for the 2026 AgriFutures Australia Rural Women’s Award, with applications...
Take flight with bird count
Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event.
A national celebration of the country's diverse birdlife, from magpies and fairy-wrens to...
FEATURE: Long standing name
If you’ve spent time around Allora, Warwick or the wider Southern Downs, chances are you've met Clint Kenny. Part of a new wave of...
Allora gears up for family fun with disco and Halloween trail
The Allora Community Circle is keeping the fun rolling with two major family-friendly events on the calendar, a Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail and Boo-B-Q in...
Unions accept improved pay deal as council wage dispute ends
Months of stalled negotiations over a new pay deal for Southern Downs council workers came to an end on Friday with union members voting...
Markets feel the heat of weather and rising costs
Numbers were mixed this week as we settle into the normality of the 5-day week after the Easter break.
Cattle saw a yarding of...
