What’s open in Warwick this Easter long weekend
If you’re in need of any last minute supplies across this Easter long weekend, these Warwick stores have you covered. Here’s what’s open.
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Farming family’s eggs hop into baskets across Darling Downs
Easter treats loaded with Biscoff and Oreo would be enough to make any mouth water, and one rural mum’s loaded Easter egg, straight from her country kitchen, have become a social media sensation.
Community rallies around Southern Downs man after horror crash
A southwest Queensland man was riding his motorcycle to a job interview when he was involved in a head-on crash, rendering him a paraplegic. He has a long journey ahead of him, and here’s how you can help.
Southwest Qld community receives major $2m funding boost
A community who has faced its fair share of youth crime related incidents has received a major funding boost to build a centre which will help at risk youth. More here.
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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.
Darling Downs smashed by overnight storms
Parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt were hammered with up to 100mm of rain overnight, with more thunderstorms predicted for the rest of the week. See the latest forecast here.
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