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.
Community
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.
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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.
Alfred set to dump up to 150mm, cause flash flooding in southwest
The wider Darling Downs hasn’t quite escaped the clutches of the backlash from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the region set to receive up to 150mm in the next 24 hours, before settings its sights on the west. Here’s the latest.
3G network shutdown leaves regional community in the dark
A regional Queensland mayor has called on telecommunications giant Telstra to investigate reports of network disruptions caused by the 3G network shut down in October 2024.
Grassroots festival set to give performers chance at big break
A grassroots festival will celebrate a milestone as talent scouts seek out a rural southwest Queensland town for the next big star. Here’s what you can expect.
Festival organiser slams council decision to deny expansion plans
Southern Downs Regional Council has knocked back plans put forward by a popular festival to expand into the future. Here’s why they turned the application down.
Southwest Qld community welcomes $2.26m independent living site
The long-awaited refurbishment of a former aged care facility in southwest Queensland has been completed as it opened its doors to five new million-dollar units. FULL STORY.
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