Offering a blend of American-style menu items, a Stanthorpe diner has been named as boasting one of Queensland’s best burgers and the owners don’t plan on stopping there. Full story here.
More than 60 Lions Clubs from across the state congregated in Goondiwindi for a weekend of events, raising money for residents who were affected by the catastrophic fires that burned through Millmerran Woods and surrounds. Full story here.
Fatigued fireys have welcomed the arrival of interstate reinforcements, who have touched down from Victoria to help tackle the 20,000ha blaze that threatened towns in the Southern Downs. See the full update here.
Emergency services crews responded to what was thought to be a grass fire in the backyard of a Warwick residence last night, which turned out to be a small structure fire with no persons located at the scene. Full story here.
New fronts are emerging across the latest Queensland region under threat from bushfires, with firefighters declaring today “critical” in their battle to halt the firestorm. LATEST UPDATES
The Premier has given an updated on the “unfolding” bushfire emergency around Queensland. LATEST ALERTS
Aerial footage has revealed the frightening situation in the Southern Downs that led to an entire town being told to ‘shelter immediately’. WATCH THE VIDEO
Southern Downs police have battled another week of alleged traffic and drug offending in the region, with an investigation now underway into an alleged assault that occurred in a Warwick park. Full details here.
Despite the occasional gust of wind, the weather remained just about perfect for the Clifton Races at the weekend, with patrons coming from all over the southwest and afar. See the full gallery of bright faced patrons here.
With weather conditions for the week ahead not predicted to bring any relief for the dedicated fire crews and volunteers around the southwest, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have extended the local fire ban. Full update here.
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