Not now, not ever: SDRC stands against domestic and family violence
A regional Qld council has pledged to stand against the growing trend of domestic violence, and has committed to building a safer community. FULL STORY HERE.
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Southern Downs athletes selected to train with the country’s best
Two of the Southern Downs’ high performing athletes are set to train with the best in the country this weekend. See who’s representing the region here.
Birthday horror: Little girl assaulted by man at party
After a regional Queensland man was sentenced for forcibly groping a little girl at a birthday party, a court was told the victim hadn’t been the same since.
Grandmother’s anguish revealed in trial of man accused of shaking baby
The grandmother of a baby that was allegedly violently shaken by Braiden Shane Spinks has given evidence at his trial, revealing the aftermath of the alleged incident as ‘traumatic’ and remembering the three-month-old as ‘content and chatty’. DETAILS.
‘Sad part of modern politics’: Your say on degrading councillor post
Fed up with continuous online bullying and degrading sexist remarks online, councillors at a regional Queensland council have returned serve. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Regional Aussies deserve attention but without the bulldust
Ten million Australians live outside the five big capital cities, and their huge contribution to the nation deserves recognition in the form of critical outcomes from our politicians, without the bull, writes the editor.
‘Deserve to feel safe and protected’: Border towns’ desperate plea
The mayor of a border town recently plauged by a spate of violent offences has pleaded to the Queensland government for change. See the latest here.
Listed: The broken youth crime promises crippling Qld
All talk, little action. The criticism of Queensland’s response to youth crime can be neatly summarised – but is it fair? HAVE YOUR SAY
Machetes in streets, terror in homes: Premier’s rapid response to Qld’s new crime capital
Premier Steven Miles has fast-tracked the appointment of a dedicated cross-border commissioner as young criminals run riot in a southern Queensland town.
‘Take as many as we can get’: QAS on triple-0 hiring blitz
The new QAS boss for the Darling Downs and Southwest has put the call out for triple-0 operators to be based in Toowoomba. It is a job that does not require any prior training, but you do have to be handy with a keyboard.
‘Heartbreaking’: Councillor weighs in as beloved sports club folds
A beloved Southern Downs junior rugby league club should be celebrating their 70th anniversary but instead they’re on the brink of collapse due to financial pressure. More here.
Residents urged to lock up after spike in burglaries and car theft
The Darling Downs country towns have been targeted by thieves looking for unlocked doors and soft targets, with several cars stolen in the past four days.
‘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.
The deceptive drought you’ll only notice at the checkout
It’s the drought phenomenon that isn’t apparent on the surface, but becomes all too real when you do your grocery shopping.
‘We want to know what you know’: Police appeal for robbery information
It has more than a year since a thug first threatened staff with a knife and demanded they open the pub’s safe. Police know there is someone with a crucial piece of information that would help solved the case and it’s hoped they will come forward.
Regional Qld’s multibillion-dollar infrastructure blackhole
Project delays and red tape are significantly burdening regional and rural areas, local councils say, as neglected infrastructure projects continue to pile up. SEE THE LIST
Corridors of crime: How highways are used in ‘evolving’ offending
Offenders across regional Queensland are becoming more brazen, violent and mobile, with quiet rural areas experiencing spikes in home invasions and car thefts. We investigate how these offenders are using our highways to cause terror.
Postcode privilege: QLD suburbs topping NDIS autism payments
People with autism in some Queensland suburbs fork out tens of thousands of dollars more for NDIS services than others. See map to compare.
Watch: Town under siege as machete-wielding thugs run riot
A Qld town is in ‘shock’, as armed offenders steal cars, smash in doors and windows, assault the elderly and threaten residents with machetes. SEE THE VIDEO
Two injured, man cut from car in head-on crash
Two people have been injured, one man rescued from the wreckage, after a head-on crash on a highway north of Warwick.
Woman behind alleged courthouse knife incident named
A distressed woman who police were forced to taser after she tried to enter Toowoomba police station and courthouse while brandishing a knife has fronted court.
Gallery: Revheads rejoice at the Historic Leyburn Sprints
Thousands descended on the tiny Southern Downs town of Leyburn at the weekend for one of Queensland’s oldest and most beloved motoring events. Gallery here.
Killer diseases coming back as Qld parents ignore vaccination pleas
Queensland vaccination rates have plummeted to levels not seen in decades, with fears of a return of killer illnesses sparking a new health strategy to combat jab hesitancy. SEARCH YOUR AREA
431-day wait: Major Qld city where women wait for vital health service
Women in regional Queensland are waiting up to five times longer for some surgeries than patients in the southeast, according to shocking data which reveals year-long waitlists in some major centres.
Shot in the arm for regions crying out for GPs
Nearly 200 doctors have taken up desperately unfilled trainee general practitioner jobs in regional towns – some of whom have been without a GP registrar for up to seven years.
‘Urbex’: Qld’s famous abandoned sites
A number of sites around Queensland sit abandoned and derelict, but that won’t keep away these ‘urban explorers’. See our list of the abandoned sites around the state and the people risking it all to explore them.
Hospo worker confessions: ‘We hate it when you do this’
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in a cafe, bar or restaurant? Take a look at the startling confessions and secrets you need to know.
Endangered icon rescued from unlikely location
An iconic Australian marsupial has been given a new home in the Southern Downs after a dramatic rescue unfolded on the banks of the Brisbane River to save the endangered animal stranded far from home.
Trio of boxers to keen to continue Warwick’s boxing ‘legacy’
Three talented young pugilists are heading interstate to compete against the best, with the lads keen on preserving Warwick’s unique history of boxing into the next generation.
‘Derogatory, racist, sexist’: 40 Qld place names set to change
Dozens of Queensland place names deemed offensive – mainly to First Nations people – are to be changed by the State Government.
Police questioned over delays of fatal crash footage one year later
Police footage and statements in the case of a man accused of causing the death of a teen in an explosive stolen car crash is still outstanding before the courts.
Community figures briefed for ‘unthinkable’ armed offender scenarios
A security forum provided awareness for the Southern Downs community to stay vigilant, alert and prepared in case of a serious active incident. Here’s why the community is preparing for the unthinkable.
‘Bound to die’: Pregnant mum allegedly buried girl on family camping trip
The parents of a missing Queensland toddler who stand accused of treating the little girl ’worse than an animal’, allegedly held her captive naked in a toilet for potty training in the days before her death, a court has been told.
Named: Southern Downs drink or drug drivers exposed
From being busted driving double the limit to a driver pulled over with a shocking ‘cocktail of drugs’ in his system here are some of our region’s most recent drink or drug drivers to face court.
‘Dead dog’: Mum makes disturbing threats during nasty break-up
A Warwick mum’s disturbing text threats to a man have been exposed, with the woman saying she had ‘associates’ that would rape and kill the man. Here’s why she did it.
‘Completely false’: LNP stalwart defends Aboriginal land grab
Goondiwindi’s mayor has defended a land transfer which will see a town reserve handed as freehold to an Aboriginal corporation, saying not even ‘one square metre’ of private land will be impacted.
10 unique SEQ Airbnb stays for less than a new Apple Watch
Have rising economic pressures left you scrapping a weekend away from the budget? Here’s 10 cosy Airbnbs across South East Queensland for a getaway that will cost you less than a brand new Apple Watch.
‘Continuous blatant disregard’: Bad driver’s criminal history exposed
A Southern Downs father has been slammed for having a ‘blatant disregard for the law’ after facing court for drug and driving offences.
Position of prayers divides regional Queensland council
A debate on the place of prayers and condolences at a regional Queensland council’s meetings caused division among councillors and ended in a very narrow vote. DETAILS.
Explained: Everything you need to know about the Qld state election
After nine years of Labor rule, polls are pointing to a change of government at October’s Queensland election. FAST FACTS
The one attribute Crisafulli needs to change to be King David
YouGov polling has revealed David Crisafulli leads Steven Miles on all character attributes, bar one, in what could be a monumental stumbling block for the Opposition Leader.
Premier’s stunning vow to Qld in wake of polling disaster
In an exclusive interview, Premier Steven Miles believes battered Labor can still win come October and has promised to ‘do better’ as polling puts his government on track for a devastating loss.
Southern Downs’ water security now in state government’s hands
The fate of Stanthorpe’s future water security now awaits a vital decision from the Queensland government. Full details here.
Staggering number of people helped by LifeFlight revealed
The Toowoomba LifeFlight base has met skyrocketing demand for help with a 22 per cent increase in flights over the past financial year.
Mum’s shameful revenge porn plot exposed
A Warwick mum’s threat to send a nude image to her ex-partner’s new girlfriend can be revealed after the woman appeared in court. DETAILS.
Southern Queensland freezes as snow spotted across border region
Three border communities in Southern Queensland have seen snow overnight as the state continues to shiver through a brutal cold snap.
36 Queensland pubs you and your mates could buy right now
Who hasn’t had a dream of buying a pub with their mates? Here are 36 across the entire state currently up for grabs – and some cost less than a southeast Queensland housing deposit.
Snow near Stanthorpe as polar blast continues in Queensland
Snow appears to have fallen near Stanthorpe on Wednesday night as Queensland continues to shiver through a polar blast.
Good Samaritans allegedly stabbed after knife lodged in man’s skull
The moments before, during, and after an alleged stabbing incident on the streets of a regional Queensland town at the weekend were revealed in court during a bail application made by the alleged attacker.
Volunteer power: How ‘quirky’ festival keeps thriving after 20 years
Take a look inside how one of the Southern Downs’ biggest draw cards works as it returns for its 20th anniversary, made possible by volunteers, a lot of cups of tea and kilometres of yarn. Here’s why they do it year after year.
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