Near miss at regional school crossing sparks calls for funding
Parents at a rural Queensland school are determined to push for safety upgrades after a near miss incident on the school’s pedestrian crossing.
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Women’s service tackling scourge of regional homelessness, DFV
When the system fails vulnerable women, this regional support service steps in to guide them back to the light.
Accommodation sells out as beloved winter festival returns
Beanies, puffer jackets and snow are set to descend on a southern Queensland town this July for a renowned biennial winter festival.
Warwick QAS officer honoured with highest national paramedic award
Warwick paramedic Wayne Kirk was one of four officer to receive the highest national paramedic award in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List.
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Southwest Qld community receives major $2m funding boost
A community who has faced its fair share of youth crime related incidents has received a major funding boost to build a centre which will help at risk youth. More here.
‘National highway disgrace’: State of regional highway comes under fire
The state of a major regional highway has come under fire with a local resident living in fear of the worst each time a loved one travels along the pothole-filled stretch.
Showgirl winner calls on next generation to keep tradition alive
The 2025 showgirl winner, who has dreams of becoming a mounted cop, hopes to inspire young people to get involved in country shows so the longstanding tradition grows into the future.
My First Year: 2025 Southern Downs preppies shine
A number of Southern Downs primary schools participated in our My First Year photo series, showcasing the region’s next generation of talented prep students. SEE THE GALLERY HERE.
‘Boutique, more affordable’: The SEQ gem tourists are flocking to
Airbnb data has revealed the cool climate of the southern Queensland border and its tapestry of rich and vibrant wines to be a top destination among travellers. Here’s why.
Popular music festival’s future revealed after council shutdown
An electronic music festival has confirmed its next steps for the event, after it was refused a permit by the regional area it has called home for the past five years.
‘Not wanted, not needed’: Controversial music festival stirs regional community
Southern Downs residents have laid their feelings bare about the future of a popular music and arts festival that’s 2025 event now hangs in the balance, with a majority of residents divided over the controversial event. Here’s what you had to say.
REVEALED: Southern Downs’ cutest cat of 2025
The community has rallied together and nominated more than a dozen purr-fect pets to go in the running to be crowned the region’s cutest. Get your votes in here.
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