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Wind farm fight looms

Battlelines appear to have been drawn as residents look set to fight a Victorian wind energy group’s fledgling plans to build a wind farm...

‘Disrespectful’ welcomes

Githabul traditional owners have expressed their disappointment at reports of culturally “disrespectful” welcome to country ceremonies performed by non-local indigenous people around Warwick. Traditionally, Githabul...

Entertaining show masses

The upcoming Spano’s IGA Warwick Show promises thrilling entertainment spanning from Friday, March 22, to Sunday, March 24. Showcasing an array of acts from...

Pioneering heavy horses

Heavy horse enthusiasts and visitors alike gathered at the Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival on 15 and 16 March to celebrate the region’s pioneering...

Two through to representative teams

Warwick’s Lincoln Bryant and Lauren Ryan have been named in Darling Downs representative 13-15 years Hockey sides following trials this past weeks. Warwick Hockey...

Mustering up a weekend of country fun

As Easter weekend approaches, Glenelg Station is gearing up for its third annual muster, promising two days of country fun and fundraising for a...

Warwick residents rally for refugees

Warwick residents have taken up the mantle of solidarity with refugees, actively participating in the national BigWalk4Refugees project, which aims to cover 16,500 kilometres...

Sow it, Grow it, Show it

The much-anticipated Spanos IGA Warwick Show has arrived, and the Warwick Show and Rodeo Society has pulled out all the stops to ensure three...

A mayoral toast

It was a euphoric moment in the life of mayoral candidate Melissa Hamilton when she realised she had significantly pulled ahead of the sitting...

Have your say on historic fire station

The historic Allora Fire Station is a cultural landmark that reflects the township’s identity, but a recent engineering assessment found that the structure is...

A new look to council

The Southern Downs Regional Council will have a new look for 2024 as five new faces look likely to join three existing ones. With...

Criminalising coercive control

The Miles Government has passed landmark reforms that will drive change in the way frontline services and courts respond to domestic, family and sexual...

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New data reveals alarming trends in youth mental health across Australia

The 2023 Kids Helpline Impact Report, released on 11 March, paints a stark picture of how the mental health landscape among children and young...