More than 30,000 road users have been pulled over by Queensland police this holiday season, with the annual road toll statistics a tragic reminder for the need to drive safely. Full story here.
The first of hundreds who will rehabilitate offenders behind the walls of the state-of-the-art Lockyer Valley Correctional Centre have been welcomed into Queensland Corrective Services. See the reality of working at the prison here.
A beloved piece of Southern Downs history, which has stood for more than 100 years, has sold for an eye watering amount after years on the market. See how much the historical beauty went for here.
Warwick and Stanthorpe courts saw dozens of drug offenders sentenced this year for a range of drug related offences. See the full list of offenders sentenced in 2023 here.
A renowned Australian country music legend turned hemp farmer will open his southern Queensland property in early 2024 as part of a national industrial hemp variety trial. See where to register here.
The most anticipated time of year is well and truly upon us, and what better way to bask in the festive spirit than taking a trip to view all of the bright displays around the region. See where you can find the best Christmas lights in the Southern Downs here.
Recent changes to the Warwick Saleyards redevelopment project have caused a stir between local selling agents and Southern Downs Regional Council. Read why the plans were changed here.
The nail biting wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2023, with exclusive data revealing which of the Southern Downs and Goondiwindi region schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
With the latest fatality on our roads coming just last week, safety should be at the forefront of all our minds. However Operation Mistletoe has already seen an alarming amount of drug drivers caught on our region’s roads in a matter of weeks.
A Queensland woman’s wedding night was made extra special as she shaved her head to raise money for a beloved former teacher who lost everything in the 2022 Ballina floods before a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
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