Theft and break-ins increase across the Southern Downs
Police and emergency services have been kept busy in the Southern Downs, responding to multiple alleged thefts and related offences as well as a vehicle fire. Full details here.
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Data reveals skyrocket in screen time of Qld primary children
A recent study has revealed alarming data of screen time in primary aged children, with a South East Queensland optometrist giving parents and teachers a stark warning. More here.
136-year-old Warwick hotel sold
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.
Why I chose to shave all my hair off on my wedding night
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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Revealed: Stanthorpe’s cutest 2021 baby crowned
It was a fierce competition for the title, but the final votes have been tallied and it’s time to reveal your winner! Meet your cutest 2021 baby and the gorgeous bubs rounding out the top five here:
Gallery: 2022 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival opening weekend
Crowds descended on Stanthorpe for the opening weekend of the massive Granite Belt celebration. See photos here:
Vote now to decide Stanthorpe’s cutest 2021 baby
Several gorgeous Stanthorpe bubs have been nominated in the race for the title of the town’s cutest baby, but only one can be the winner! Vote now for your favourite here.
$150k new future for Stanthorpe netball finally unveiled
Years of planning and hard work have finally paid off for the Stanthorpe Netball Association as massive upgrades to their facility are opened to the community for the first time.
Queensland’s COVID-19 exposure sites updated every 15 minutes
Where are the latest COVID-19 exposure sites in your area? Search your suburb and get the latest advice, updated every 15 minutes.
Live at the Factory: Warwick favourites to rock out with ‘hell of a show’
After Covid wiped out live entertainment, homegrown talents Sleeping Dogs took matters into their own hands. This weekend they are going to light up and rock the iconic Parmalat Precinct like never before. Full details:
Full list: Southern Downs school leaders for 2022 revealed
These are the young guns across Warwick and the wider Southern Downs set to lead their cohorts through a massive year in 2022. Meet all the region’s new young leaders here:
Warwick dam spillway gates to open after years of brutal drought
‘From the outhouse to the penthouse’: Just two years ago it was feared the vital water source was going to run dry as it sat at just 4 per cent, but now heavy falls have sent Leslie Dam to capacity and floodgates are expected to open imminently.
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