Persistent heatwave to swelter across southwest
Queenslanders have been hit with a severe heatwave warning that’s predicted to stick around a little longer, with the state’s southwest unlikely to see a reprieve through the weekend.
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Cold country to bat country: Residents’ divided over flying foxes
A growing flying fox colony has divided residents in a rural Queensland town, with some concerned for their health and safety. DETAILS
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
Grape expectations: Granite Belt’s wine trail wins barrel of awards
A number of vineyards attached to the vast Granite Belt wine trail left the 40th Queensland Wine Awards grinning. See the winners here.
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‘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.
Rare Indy 500 race car set to tear up Leyburn Sprints
An iconic American race car is set to burn rubber through the streets of a rural southwest Queensland town at an annual event that celebrates all things motorsport. Warning: Earplugs required.
‘First class’: Rural firefighters’ great honour 20 years in the making
A rural fire brigade has literally been a backyard operation for two decades but celebrated a great honour, 20 years in the making, during Rural Fire Service Week. Photos and the region’s award recipients here.
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