The safe seat of the Southern Downs could be a hotly-contested race as left-wing and conservative party candidates make their bid ahead of the October state election. See what they’ve got in store for the region.
On the darkest day a young Queensland family has experienced, a children’s hospice provided the utmost compassion as they prepared to say goodbye to their three-year-old daughter. One family member has channelled their grief in the most beautiful way.
Rural residents west of Warwick were put on high alert Friday afternoon after a permitted burn grew out of control. Here’s the latest.
Traffic on a major highway in southwest Queensland has been impacted after a truck carrying hay caught fire. DETAILS
When a southwest Queensland man first began working at McDonald’s he never imagined it would see him hold gold at the Paralympics. See what led him to Paris here.
Tired of watching his people suffer an Indigenous Elder is calling for change to reunite disaffected youths with incentives, purpose and direction. See how here.
The wider Darling Downs is home to some of the most prestigious elite boarding schools in Queensland, see how much parents can expect to fork out to send them to these schools in Toowoomba and Warwick.
A brave southwest Queensland man who fought Canadian wildfires for more than a month had a particular craving when he returned to Australian soil.
A group of South East Queensland primary producers are profiting off their regenerative farming through a new project. Here’s how.
Spring has sprung early across parts of Queensland as unusually warm temperatures crank up the heat. See what’s in store for the Southern and Darling Downs this weekend here.
There’s been an outpouring of grief as tributes have flowed for the founder of Warwick Kart Club who sadly died last week. Here’s what the club said.
The temporary closure of a regional Queensland’s women’s service is no more, with an army of dedicated volunteers having pulled out all stops to restore it. See what’s changed here.
Christmas has come early for a regional Queensland man and his family after unknowingly snagging a life-changing first prize ticket. See how here.
A southwest Queensland council has realised the grass just might be greener on the other side, making two major changes to its residential dwelling regulations. See what’s changed here.
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.
Fed up with continuous online bullying and degrading sexist remarks online, councillors at a regional Queensland council have returned serve. HAVE YOUR SAY.
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.
They’re cute, cheeky and curious and we’re on the hunt to find the cutest in our region. You nominated your picks for our poll, and it’s up to you to help us crown our region’s cutest toddler for 2024.
Litterbugs with an itch for illegal dumping of their household waste should prepare to tighten their purse strings. MORE HERE.
Fed up with continuous online bullying and degrading sexist remarks by fake accounts, councillors at a regional Queensland council have returned serve. Here’s what they have to say.
A Southern Downs high school’s history of bad behaviour is fast becoming rewritten. The school’s principal has revealed what’s changed for the better. DETAILS.
A Warwick childcare centre was a flurry of activity after emergency services responded to a kitchen fire, forcing the centre to evacuate. DETAILS.
An iconic American race car is set to burn rubber through the streets of a rural southwest Queensland town at an annual event that celebrates all things motorsport. Warning: Earplugs required.
A rural fire brigade has literally been a backyard operation for two decades but celebrated a great honour, 20 years in the making, during Rural Fire Service Week. Photos and the region’s award recipients here.
One person has been injured after two vehicles collided at an intersection in Warwick. FULL DETAILS HERE.
Veterans have shared their outrage over learning Queensland courts will open on Anzac Day out of ‘fairness’ to alleged criminals arrested the night before.
A small community has expressed its anger over a decision made by Southern Downs Regional Council on the future operation of Allora Pool, with the council saying they will address their concerns.
It’s impossible to forget the ominous red glow that captured surrounding parts of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt in October 2023, with those affected still reeling six months on.
A best-selling Toowoomba author has put a unique Southern Downs village on the map by setting her second novel in the small town.
We’ve crunched the numbers, and after hundreds of votes we’ve found the winner who can be officially crowned the cutest dog in the Southern Downs.
With Assumption College students well into the final year of their schooling journey, they are able to let loose and dress up for their school formal. See the full gallery here.
The president of a regional not-for-profit organisation is living in fear for the Stanthorpe community as the rising costs of living are leaving families living in tents. Full story here.
The sobering statistic that a majority of farming accidents in the country happen in Queensland and NSW was enough to wake up one regional council. Here’s how a Southern Queensland town is trying to counteract tragedies.
An aviation expert has weighed in after the Southern Downs recorded three aircraft crashes in recent months, including a tragic fatal incident at Palgrave.
Not so long ago, Queensland’s southwest local councils could be described as a boy’s club. However, after the most recent election, that is no longer true. See how women emerged as the big winners at the ballot box here.
For a Warwick teenager, his future aspirations were sealed by the time he was six, after being introduced to one of Australia’s favourite sports. See how far he’s come here.
Health authorities have revealed the results of Queensland’s first pill testing service, conducted at a Southern Downs music festival, which included a positive result for rare high-risk drug.
A new initiative which will bridge the gap between rural and metro access to higher education will go ahead after funding was granted to the project. Opening, location revealed.
The new-look Southern Downs Regional Council has been sworn in under a new mayor, who has proclaimed it’s time to get to work. See the full gallery here.
Mother Nature’s relentless flooding events across the Southern Downs has seen major damage to the region’s roads, with residents and farmers to soon see some reprieve. Full details here.
Goomburra on the Southern Downs is a notoriously tough area for emergency services to navigate, with the closest major hospital more than an hour away by road. Thanks to a selfless act, urgent medical care is now only a short flight away.
Twelve months ago a Warwick woman’s crippling social anxiety was all consuming. See her journey to building her self-confidence and a rewarding career here.
Outgoing Southern Downs mayor Vic Pennisi has conceded defeat and written his final words as mayor of our region. Here’s what he said.
A joint initiative by Southern Downs Regional Council and the state government will address the immediate concerns of the community in regards to the housing crisis.
Southern Downs police will keep an eagles eye over the Rabbits Eat Lettuce festival, revealing their strategy and focus for the Easter long weekend.
A newly proposed social and affordable development on the Southern Downs that includes dozens of dwellings is waiting for the green light from Queensland’s Planning Minister. Full details here.
An enthusiastic first-time filmmaker is keen to showcase our region on the silver screen with his ambitious film debut, a horror film set in the Southern Downs. Here’s how you can get involved.
A trip to the hairdresser put a Warwick woman on the path to a new and rewarding career change. Here’s how the simple act changed her life.
A southwest Queensland mother is calling for accountability from her son’s primary school, claiming she wasn’t properly informed when her five-year-old suffered a devastating playground fall that required emergency dental surgery. WARNING: GRAPHIC.
Find out who’s in and who is out of the running for a seat at the table in both Southern Downs and Goondiwindi region councils ahead of this year’s local government elections. FULL LIST HERE.
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