Crisp air, rain to potentially bring snow flurries to South East Qld
Toowoomba residents have witnessed a wetter than average winter, with cool air and moist conditions increasing the odds of snowfall in parts of the Granite Belt this weekend.
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Revealed: Southern Downs’ favourite pub of 2025
The winner of the region’s favourite pub can now be revealed, with the crown going to a humble countryside establishment. See the winner and runners up here.
New technology saved rural farmer from crawl for help
A southern Queensland farmer says this new on-farm safety and communications device saved him from a more than 2km crawl for help after crashing his motorbike on the remote property.
Gallery: Winter wonderland for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe festival
The coldest town in Queensland was transformed into a flurry of ice and snow for the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe festival. SEE THE PHOTOS.
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Council budget’s 7.4% blow to regional ratepayers
The council roundtable fired up during a debate over the proposed budget, with one councillor referring to it as “champagne taste on a beer budget”. Here’s what’s in store for Southern Downs residents.
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.
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.
Warmer winter ahead for parts of Southern Qld
The chance of snowfall still lingers across parts of Southern Queensland despite a warmer change in overnight and daytime temperatures.
Why renewable project may save farming family’s legacy
While some members of a rural community are divided over a proposed renewable energy project, a group of sheep graziers say it’s a lifeline to a struggling wool industry.
Revealed: What SDRC will prioritise across the next financial year
The newly proposed council budget has revealed what’s high on the priority list over the next 12 months. Find out what’s in store here.
Crowned: Stanthorpe’s favourite teacher of 2025
A beloved primary teacher who knew she wanted to be a teacher since the ripe age of eight has been voted as Stanthorpe’s favourite teacher. See her humble reflection on her more than 30 years of teaching.
‘All bells and whistles’: Renewable project receives cold shoulder
A proposed wind farm west of Stanthorpe set to be the size of more than 30,000 MCG playing fields has received an unwelcome response from residents. Here’s why.
‘I think I’m dying’: Teen’s almost fateful kidney failure misdiagnosis
A teenager’s life changed in an instant after a series of misdiagnosed symptoms came to a head and saw him comatose, fighting for his life. Now his grandmother hopes to raise awareness for other families.
‘Don’t need to be welcomed to my own country’: How people are missing the mark on Welcome to Countries
Darling Downs Indigenous leader Uncle Wayne Fossey, whose father and uncles fought in World War II, has condemned the booing during Anzac Day’s Welcome to Country and explained the importance of the ceremony.
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