Beekeepers on alert as deadly varroa mite found at border
The Queensland government has put out a round of grants to combat the deadly varroa mite weeks after it was found on the border town of Boggabilla. MORE HERE.
Community
Rural community hub to receive major renovations
A rural Southern Downs community is about to witness a major upgrade to essential services with construction now under way. See what’s in store here.
Emergency services rush to fiery blaze on major highway
Motorists travelling between Toowoomba and Warwick could be delayed after a vehicle caught fire on a major highway.
Hundreds without power as reported tornado hits Western Downs
Wild weather has battered parts of the Western Downs, as strong winds and even a reported tornado wreak havoc and leave hundreds without power.
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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
Ranked: How every Southern Downs school performed in 2024 NAPLAN
The wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2024. Find out which of the Southern Downs’ schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
Divisive electronic music festival given green light for Warwick
An electronic music festival that had councillors butting heads has now been given the green light to take place at a new location in Warwick. FULL STORY
Orange ladies stand to end violence against women
Southern Downs feminist activist groups will unite for 16 days in a bid to raise awareness for gender-based violence.
‘Undermined respect for the law’: MP defends pill testing decision
A popular Southern Downs music festival will forge ahead with plans to offer pill testing despite the newly-appointed conservative LNP government’s swipe at Queensland’s drug testing scheme. DETAILS.
Rude awakening for Stanthorpe residents after ‘loud explosion’
Residents southwest of Stanthorpe had a rude awakening on Friday, with more than 100 left without power. Here’s why.
Southwest under water after 48-hour deluge
Western Queensland’s hammering has continued overnight with flash flooding impacting rural communities. Here’s the latest forecast.
Divisive festival left in limbo after council slams application
The future of a new EDM music and arts festival on the Southern Downs is now in limbo after their application was knocked back by council, despite already selling a number of tickets. Here’s why.
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