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
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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.
Grape expectations: Granite Belt’s wine trail wins barrel of awards
A number of vineyards attached to the vast Granite Belt wine trail left the 40th Queensland Wine Awards grinning. See the winners here.
‘Heart of gold’: Community rallies for critically injured motorcyclist
The family of a Queensland man who was critically injured in a motorcycle crash are facing an uncertain future. Here’s how you can help.
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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.
Warwick childcare centre evacuated after kitchen fire
A Warwick childcare centre was a flurry of activity after emergency services responded to a kitchen fire, forcing the centre to evacuate. DETAILS.
Rare Indy 500 race car set to tear up Leyburn Sprints
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.
‘First class’: Rural firefighters’ great honour 20 years in the making
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.
Woman injured after early morning crash
One person has been injured after two vehicles collided at an intersection in Warwick. FULL DETAILS HERE.
Southwest Qld shivers through coldest day of 2024
Southwest Qld residents have braved yet another winter cold snap, with parts of the region breaking frosty morning records. See just how cold it got around the region here.
Shocking near-miss with two trucks caught on dashcam
Jaw-dropping dashcam footage has captured the terrifying moment a couples’ lives flashed before their eyes while travelling on a rural highway. Footage and details here.
Position of prayers divides regional Queensland council
A debate on the place of prayers and condolences at a regional Queensland council’s meetings caused division among councillors and ended in a very narrow vote. DETAILS.
Southern Downs’ water security now in state government’s hands
The fate of Stanthorpe’s future water security now awaits a vital decision from the Queensland government. Full details here.
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