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Michael Hudson is a general news reporter currently based in the Southern Downs. He covers local sport, business news and courts. Michael never studied physics but his greatest achievement was playing in the physics football team at university and got promoted to the second division.

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Michael Hudson

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Warwick

‘I’m shaking’: Southern Downs mum’s mammoth Lotto win

One Darling Downs mother now has one less worry during the summer heat following a Lotto win worth hundreds of thousands.

Regional News

Matt Denny thumbs up's the adoring crowd (Photo: NRM)

Photos: Olympian returns to hometown a hero

One of the region’s greatest athletes has returned to where it all began, cheered on by adoring locals who showed their love for their Olympic hero. See the pics here, and find out why locals like him so much.

Regional News

The helicopter above the dam at Tarome, moments before the crash. (Photo: 7 News)

Miracle escape: Cause of chopper crash revealed

The cause of a firefighting chopper crash can be revealed as new information on the incident which led to a miracle escape has been released.

Sport

Bronze medallist Australia's Matthew Denny celebrates on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's discus throw final athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)

Hometown Olympic legend set to receive hero’s welcome

A southwest Olympic legend will be honoured and celebrated in his hometown, after showcasing incredible athleticism on the biggest international stage.

Business

Rabbits Eat Lettuce could be calling the Southern Downs home for the next decade (Photo: supplied)

Controversial EDM festival’s bid to secure Southern Downs home

A major electronic music festival has applied to Southern Downs Regional Council for a permanent site to host events with crowds of up to 10,000. DETAILS.

Regional News

Dad busted with knife at library in three month crime spree

A southern Queensland man has pleaded guilty to almost two dozen charges ranging from fraud to enter premise offences. Here’s what happened in court.

Police & Courts

A man has been jailed for a raft of crimes, including stealing a cement truck (Photo: Istock)

Southern Downs father sentenced for stealing concrete truck

A Queensland dad has faced court after a ‘difficult situation’ spiralled out of control that saw him busted stealing an industrial vehicle from a depot.

Police & Courts

Picture of pedophile standing at the child room entry iStock image

Octogenarian charged with alleged historic child sex charges

An elderly man has been charged with alleged historic child sex offences has had his matters mentioned in court.

UpdatedRegional News

SDRC CEO Dave Burgess (Photo: Warwick Daily News/ File)

‘Best interest’: Mayor breaks silence after CEO sacking

The mayor of a regional Queensland council has opened up after the contract of a ‘professional and hardworking’ chief executive was terminated during a live-streamed meeting. LATEST.

Police & Courts

Boy showing STOP gesture with his hand. Concept of domestic violence and child abuse. Copy space

Dad bashes 15yo son in vile attack over school lunches

A court was told a Darling Downs man was ‘very concerned’ for his son leading up to a brutal bashing in the family kitchen, resulting in bruising and lacerations.

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