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.
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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’.
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‘Closest thing to a big sister’: Friend’s tribute after mum’s tragic death
A Southern Downs family is appealing for support as they deal with losing their mother, described as the ‘brightest star in everyone’s life’, mere weeks before Christmas. Here’s how you can help.
Two trucks roll, cars crash within minutes of each other
Emergency services had their hands full with multiple crashes occurring across the Darling Downs within minutes of another. DETAILS.
Revealed: Southern Downs’ cutest baby for 2024 crowned
We’ve tallied the votes and can now reveal the cute bubs that have won over hearts across the Southern Downs and taken out the top spots in our poll. See the winners here.
Man upset over mattress gets tasered after alleged knife threats
Police were called to a popular shopping centre to respond to an incident involving a man who was unhappy with a mattress who was allegedly wielding a knife which ended in a taser being deployed.
Bikies tout pink tutus in epic ride against DV
A southwest Queensland man is determined to continue raising awareness of domestic violence in an eye-catching way. FULL STORY
Man dies after ute crashes into tree on rural road
The forensic crash unit is investigating after a man was killed when his car crashed into a tree on Saturday in the Southern Downs. LATEST.
‘Catastrophe’: Major axing at crisis level for regional motorists
Regional motorists have slammed a critical phase out across our region, in a move they see as ruining Christmas and disrupting school holidays.
A road fatality and snakebites
A young man has died and a woman was injured after two separate crashes on Saturday.
Premier distances himself from Dutton’s $331bn nuclear costings plan
Despite two reactors being slated for Queensland under Peter Dutton’s $331bn nuclear costings plan, Premier David Crisafulli says it’s a “matter for Canberra”.
‘Nightmare’: Resident’s fury after deposit scam from impostor business
A new homeowner’s already stressful move became an absolute ‘nightmare’ after being caught up with an impostor business rort. However, here’s how it turned around thanks to support from the community.
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