Your guide to what’s open this festive season
With the festive season upon us, here is your guide to what stores are open across the region. Find out more
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Full list: Toowoomba DV thugs guilty of attacking women
Harrowing accounts from domestic violence survivors flooded Toowoomba courts in 2024, from pregnant women assaulted, others subjected to chilling death threats and beheading videos, to brave women forced to run for their lives in an attempt to escape their abusers.
ON YOUR MARKS: We look at every run of the Postle Gift
FLASHBACK: From local heroes and NRLW stars to Australia’s sprinting elite – the Postle Gift has produced some lightning quick racing. Here’s our look at every running of the event since its 2018 debut. Did we catch you in action?
Listed: The all-star sportswomen of southwest Qld revealed
Whether it’s on the field or in the water, South West Queensland is is home to an abundance of female sporting talent making their mark. See the list here.
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Hometown heroes: Best of Southern Downs best ofs
The Rose City is home to local legends and hometown heroes, and residents know how to make their favourites feel appreciated. Here’s your guide to the best in town.
Sport shorts: The Darling Downs and SWQ stories you need to see
REVEALED: The past week has been a massive one for sport in the region. Here’s a look at the big stories you need to see from the last week.
Mine operator slapped with $85k fine
A mining company operating near Queensland’s border has received a hefty fine for failing to act on a contaminated water threat as the environmental watchdog warns it will prosecute others who do the same.
‘Exciting new chapter’: Mayor weighs in on new CEO
The mayor of the Southern Downs has weighed in on the appointment of the new chief executive who she says will be ‘set to guide council through an exciting new chapter’.
10 stories that defined the Southern Downs in 2024
This year our region experienced one of the worst years on our roads this decade, the border and youth crime crises exploded, and there were sweeping changes in council chambers. These are the stories that defined 2024.
Named: Cleaner accused of indecent treatment faces court
A Southern Downs cleaner accused of indecent treatment charges has faced court.
How detectives saved Christmas after grinch snatched Santa
A 55-year-old man has been put on the naughty list this year and will be facing court in the new year for allegedly plucking a life-sized Santa from a regional Queensland business.
Illegal items seized after major black market tobacco raids
A major crackdown has occurred to disrupt the black market trade in the Southern Downs with health officials executing raids on several stores this week, seizing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of products.
Two injured in midnight rollover on rural road
Two people have been taken to hospital after their car rolled near a busy highway overnight. Here’s what we know.
‘Travel well old mate’: Tributes flow for legendary bush poet
A well-known bush poet is being remembered as a lover of the rugged country he called home and the unique history of regional Queensland.
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