Thieves target Telstra phone lines for copper, leave residents in dark
Rural properties in Queensland’s southwest are becoming the victim to unknown copper thieves targeting telephone cables.
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What led an Indigenous teenager to advocate in Qld parliament
In less than a year a southwest region teenager’s steadfast advocacy for her First Nations community has led her to a number of life-changing opportunities, including one within Queensland’s Youth Parliament.
VOTE NOW: Have your say on the Southern Downs’ best bakery
Warwick and Stanthorpe weren’t the only Southern Downs towns with best bakery nominations in 2024. Find out which bakeries were nominated and cast your vote to crown the region’s best here.
Qld election: Where to vote in Southern Downs electorate
Find out where, when and how to vote in the Southern Downs electorate ahead of the October 26 state election. FREE STORY.
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Not now, not ever: SDRC stands against domestic and family violence
A regional Qld council has pledged to stand against the growing trend of domestic violence, and has committed to building a safer community. FULL STORY HERE.
‘Sad part of modern politics’: Your say on degrading councillor post
Fed up with continuous online bullying and degrading sexist remarks online, councillors at a regional Queensland council have returned serve. HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘We’re proud’: Heartwarming message to firey battling Canada wildfires
A rural community is cheering on one of their own who bravely raised their hand to help fight raging international wildfires. See their heartwarming message here.
Vote now: Have your say on Southern Downs’ cutest toddler
They’re cute, cheeky and curious and we’re on the hunt to find the cutest in our region. You nominated your picks for our poll, and it’s up to you to help us crown our region’s cutest toddler for 2024.
CCTV, locked compounds: Rural road becomes illegal dumping ground
Litterbugs with an itch for illegal dumping of their household waste should prepare to tighten their purse strings. MORE HERE.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Councillors hit back at misogynist keyboard warrior
Fed up with continuous online bullying and degrading sexist remarks by fake accounts, councillors at a regional Queensland council have returned serve. Here’s what they have to say.
How positive culture has reformed rural high school’s student behaviour
A Southern Downs high school’s history of bad behaviour is fast becoming rewritten. The school’s principal has revealed what’s changed for the better. DETAILS.
Warwick childcare centre evacuated after kitchen fire
A Warwick childcare centre was a flurry of activity after emergency services responded to a kitchen fire, forcing the centre to evacuate. DETAILS.
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