Tragic double-fatal crash leads to calls for road safety review
A tragic fatal truck crash on a major regional highway has a heavy vehicle road safety advocate calling for change. DETAILS.
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Persistent heatwave to swelter across southwest
Queenslanders have been hit with a severe heatwave warning that’s predicted to stick around a little longer, with the state’s southwest unlikely to see a reprieve through the weekend.
Cold country to bat country: Residents’ divided over flying foxes
A growing flying fox colony has divided residents in a rural Queensland town, with some concerned for their health and safety. DETAILS
Why Qld gun ownership has soared over last five years
Latest figures reveal there has been an almost 30 per cent increase in the number of registered firearms in Queensland in just under five years.
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‘Place of rest’: Vulnerable women’s service restored
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Stanthorpe man’s $100k luck of the draw
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Tiny home, big opportunity for Southern Downs region
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.
Not now, not ever: SDRC stands against domestic and family violence
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‘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.
‘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.
Vote now: Have your say on Southern Downs’ cutest toddler
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.
CCTV, locked compounds: Rural road becomes illegal dumping ground
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‘Absolute disgrace’: Councillors hit back at misogynist keyboard warrior
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.
How positive culture has reformed rural high school’s student behaviour
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.
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