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
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Snake bite, motorcycle crash keeps emergency services busy
Two separate incidents on private properties across the southwest kept paramedics busy on Monday night. DETAILS.
Ranked: How every Southern Downs school performed in 2024 NAPLAN
The wait is over for Queensland schools that participated in NAPLAN testing in 2024. Find out which of the Southern Downs’ schools performed best. SEE THE RESULTS.
Revealed: Southern Downs’ favourite apprentice named
When the tools are down there can be only one winner – and we’ve found our region’s favourite apprentice. See who took out our poll here.
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Divisive electronic music festival given green light for Warwick
An electronic music festival that had councillors butting heads has now been given the green light to take place at a new location in Warwick. FULL STORY
Orange ladies stand to end violence against women
Southern Downs feminist activist groups will unite for 16 days in a bid to raise awareness for gender-based violence.
Next steps in affordable regional housing plan revealed
A housing scheme proposed more than a year ago to alleviate rental stress in the region is moving ahead. Here’s when it will be done.
‘Undermined respect for the law’: MP defends pill testing decision
A popular Southern Downs music festival will forge ahead with plans to offer pill testing despite the newly-appointed conservative LNP government’s swipe at Queensland’s drug testing scheme. DETAILS.
Rude awakening for Stanthorpe residents after ‘loud explosion’
Residents southwest of Stanthorpe had a rude awakening on Friday, with more than 100 left without power. Here’s why.
$5m upgrades for major regional highway
Motorists have raised concern over sections of a major regional highway, with reports of serious damage to vehicles. See the major upgrades coming in 2025.
Southwest under water after 48-hour deluge
Western Queensland’s hammering has continued overnight with flash flooding impacting rural communities. Here’s the latest forecast.
Divisive festival left in limbo after council slams application
The future of a new EDM music and arts festival on the Southern Downs is now in limbo after their application was knocked back by council, despite already selling a number of tickets. Here’s why.
Tributes flow for Stanthorpe icon
A flood of tributes has emerged for pillar of the Stanthorpe community Mally McMurtrie, who will today be farewelled at a memorial service in the region.
Gallery: St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe 2024 graduates
Year 12 students at St Joseph’s School in Stanthorpe let their hair down as they farewelled high school at their graduation evening on Thursday. See the photo gallery here.
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