Dalveen great honoured for more than 25 years of service to rural school
For more than a quarter of a century, Jim Mitchell sat on Dalveen State School’s P&C committee.
The remarkable achievement was one which the P&C...
First ambassador for 2026 Apple and Grape diamond jubilee revealed
The 2026 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is off to an amazing start with the announcement of its first Young Ambassador, Tessa Pascoe,...
Wise figure in the Bovine Industry honoured
Glen Aplin cattle farmer and distinguished veterinarian Dr Ced Wise has been recognised with one of the most prestigious honours in his field, the...
Dams filled as farmers hail above average rainfall
The Southern Downs exceeded its monthly average rainfall in just one day last week as ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne completed its devastating inland tour of...
Denny smashes 70m barrier
Olympic discus bronze medallist Matt Denny has soared to fifth on the all-time list, crashed through the 70-metre barrier for the first time and...
Coalition doubles down on fuel excise pledge
Nationals leader David Littleproud believes a Coalition pledge to halve the fuel excise at the expense of Labor’s new tax cuts will deliver “practical”...
Rates on hold; pressure builds for cuts in May
The decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.1 percent in April comes as no...
Your say: Green Council
I was dismayed to read your report about Councillors rejecting the biodiversity plan. Councillors wouldn't know a good idea if it popped up in...
Energy solutions, the hot topic of the Federal Election campaign
A majority of Southern Downs residents support the Coalition's stance on nuclear energy, according to a recent federal election survey conducted by Today News...
The importance of preventative care
Have you ever had a health problem with a family member that when they were diagnosed you thought “Oh, I wish we’d been able...
Federal election issues for Southern Downs voters
Border control, the rising cost of living and national roads and rail infrastructure are shaping up as key issues for local residents ahead of...
BUSHkids celebrates 90 years of supporting regional children
For 90 years, BUSHkids has remained steadfast in its mission to support the health, development, education, and wellbeing of children in rural and remote...
Making history at Warwick East State School
Thousands of people streamed onto the grounds at Warwick East State School on Saturday 8 November to become part of history as the oldest...
