Southwest Qld community welcomes $2.26m independent living site
The long-awaited refurbishment of a former aged care facility in southwest Queensland has been completed as it opened its doors to five new million-dollar units. FULL STORY.
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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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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.
$5m upgrades for major regional highway
Motorists have raised concern over sections of a major regional highway, with reports of serious damage to vehicles. See the major upgrades coming in 2025.
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.
Tributes flow for Stanthorpe icon
A flood of tributes has emerged for pillar of the Stanthorpe community Mally McMurtrie, who will today be farewelled at a memorial service in the region.
Gallery: St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe 2024 graduates
Year 12 students at St Joseph’s School in Stanthorpe let their hair down as they farewelled high school at their graduation evening on Thursday. See the photo gallery here.
Darling Downs smashed by overnight storms
Parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt were hammered with up to 100mm of rain overnight, with more thunderstorms predicted for the rest of the week. See the latest forecast here.
Major development projects stall as homeless population grows
Two major facilities with the capacity to house hundreds remain dormant while cost of living pressures and housing crisis push residents to the brink.
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