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Jessica Klein is a reporter for Warwick Daily News and Stanthorpe Border Post, covering topics such as court, crime, breaking news, council, human interest, community and state issues, events and sport. Jessica strives to give representation to the community she serves, a voice to those who are marginalised and to celebrate the Southern Downs through her storytelling.

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Gatton

An expected power outage has wiped out electricity across the Whitsundays.

What caused more than 6000 homes, businesses to go dark

Energex has revealed what caused more than 6000 homes and business in the Lockyer Valley to lose power overnight. DETAILS

Warwick

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10 stories that defined the Southern Downs in 2024

This year our region experienced one of the worst years on our roads this decade, the border and youth crime crises exploded, and there were sweeping changes in council chambers. These are the stories that defined 2024.

News

(from left) Kellie, Scott and Sam Iseppi. The Iseppi family Christmas lights display at & Lockyer St Kleinton. Friday, December 10, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Freut euch! 10 things to enjoy this festive weekend

There’s still plenty to do in the Darling Downs this weekend, with only four more sleeps until Santa arrives in his sleigh. See what’s on here.

Toowoomba

Grim discovery in freezer of regional Qld ‘house of horrors’

The landlords of a southwest Queensland rental property made the stomach-churning discovery of dead cats in a freezer after a months-long legal battle to evict their ‘horror tenants’. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Warwick

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Two trucks roll, cars crash within minutes of each other

Emergency services had their hands full with multiple crashes occurring across the Darling Downs within minutes of another. DETAILS.

News

Kim Sutton will continue advocating for aged care residents despite the newly passed Aged Care Bill, which is set to come into effect on July 1, 2025.

Aged care crusader unimpressed by ‘landmark’ new laws

The Albanese government’s ‘landmark’ aged care reforms are yet to impress two Darling Downs women who are on a crusade for justice. Here’s why.

Community News

Bikies tout pink tutus in epic ride against DV

A southwest Queensland man is determined to continue raising awareness of domestic violence in an eye-catching way. FULL STORY

Emergency Services

Man dies after ute crashes into tree on rural road

The forensic crash unit is investigating after a man was killed when his car crashed into a tree on Saturday in the Southern Downs. LATEST.

Gatton

776 Sandy Creek Rd at Grantham is on the market and awaiting its future proprietor. Photo: RealCommercial

Lockyer Valley’s unique business opportunity

A unique business opportunity has sat idly on the market waiting for the right buyer to show up at its doors. Here’s why it’s the perfect next business venture.

Roma

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Exclusion zone lifted after gas leak detected

Gas supply has been restored to Roma residents after two separate incidents saw a major hit to the town’s supply. See the latest.

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