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.
Recent changes to the Warwick Saleyards redevelopment project have caused a stir between local selling agents and Southern Downs Regional Council. Read why the plans were changed here.
The nail biting wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2023, with exclusive data revealing which of the Southern Downs and Goondiwindi region schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
From alleged animal theft, an eBay swifty, assaults and burglary these are the alleged offences that police are investigating across the Rose City. DETAILS HERE.
‘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.
Emergency crews used human chains and braved waist-high waters to carry out two dramatic rescues overnight, as floodwaters swept two separate cars into roaring floodwaters.
‘I’m gobsmacked, it’s very rewarding’: The final votes have been tallied and the winner has been decided! Meet Stanthorpe’s best teacher for 2021 and see what makes them stand out here.
A woman who spent ‘a couple of days’ in Warwick before testing positive to Covid has become the town’s second confirmed link to the virus, after a Warwick man was diagnosed this week. FULL DETAILS HERE:
Incredible amounts of rain are expected to fall in the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas in coming days, with experts warning the intense weather system is likely to cause major flooding across the entire region. Full details here:
More than a dozen members of the community have had their say on climate change and the environment, and they certainly didn’t hold back. Find out what people had to say here:
Stanthorpe again showed why the annual race day remains one of country racing’s best, with thousands of people rolling up for the five race meet. Check out the full gallery here:
Wild weather from heavy rainfall to damaging winds and hail has been forecast for residents from Warwick to the Granite Belt this week. Full forecast here:
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