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.
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$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.
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‘Can’t constantly rely on government’: Teachers respond to election asks
Ahead of the state election the Queensland Teachers’ Union has made a series of bold requests including legal protections against violence and further incentives in rural, remote communities. See what experienced South West Qld teachers think about the asks here.
Your ultimate guide to every gun club in Queensland
A new public shooting gallery catering to unlicensed shooters as young as 11 has opened as firearm sports experience a surge in popularity. See our exclusive list of all gun clubs in Queensland.
Future of dormant recreational facility remains uncertain
The future of a dormant Southern Downs recreational facility remains undetermined as council’s social housing proposition comes to a halt.
Thieves target Telstra phone lines for copper, leave residents in dark
Rural properties in Queensland’s southwest are becoming the victim to unknown copper thieves targeting telephone cables.
What led an Indigenous teenager to advocate in Qld parliament
In less than a year a southwest region teenager’s steadfast advocacy for her First Nations community has led her to a number of life-changing opportunities, including one within Queensland’s Youth Parliament.
VOTE NOW: Have your say on the Southern Downs’ best bakery
Warwick and Stanthorpe weren’t the only Southern Downs towns with best bakery nominations in 2024. Find out which bakeries were nominated and cast your vote to crown the region’s best here.
Qld election: Where to vote in Southern Downs electorate
Find out where, when and how to vote in the Southern Downs electorate ahead of the October 26 state election. FREE STORY.
Emu Swamp Dam, crime prevention on MP’s radar
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.
This southwest Qld rodeo queen is no diva
From dominating on horseback to working as a mechanical fitter, a southwest Queensland woman is proving there’s nothing women can’t do. See her inspiring story here.
What southwest Qld can expect as storms forecast to roll in
Large parts of Queensland’s eastern region is facing the chance of damaging thunderstorms, that could include large hail. Here’s what’s in store for the wider region.
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