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Crackdown continues on illegal dumping
More than half a million litres of illegally dumped waste have been removed from across the Southern Downs since 2023, highlighting the ongoing impact of illegal dumping on local
12 October, 2026
General News
Baby boom at the Darling Downs Zoo
Visitors to Pilton’s Darling Downs Zoo over the school holidays were treated to the incredible opportunity to see new...
9 October, 2026
Local News
McGovern Family reunion at East Greenmount on Sunday
It is 150 years since Bernard (Barney) McGovern arrived on the Darling...
Local News
Allora Police Report
It’s business as usual with station open for counter and weapons...
Local News
Fire destroys home
Fire has destroyed a home on a rural block west of Peranga.
Community & Business
Janet Fiechtner retires after 30 years of service to Clifton State High School
This 9th of September was an emotional day for the students, staff and community of Clifton State High School, being...
12 October, 2026
Local News
Track works on the South-West line through Greenmount last week
The train line through Greenmount was crawling with equipment and...
Local News
State School Principal dies
Oakey State School Principal Scott Pacey has died, aged 58.
Local News
Sophie’s legacy: making it count
On Thursday, over 620 people attended the funeral of Southbrook woman,...
Agricultural
Region needs drought declaration
Members of the Darling Downs Shire Steering Committee are urging Toowoomba Regional Council to take steps to have the...
6 October, 2026
Local News
Nobby’s “Muster Dogs” Breeder
The ABC hit television show ”Muster Dogs” has captured a huge...
Local News
Stray Stock on Local Roads
With the continuing dry weather and no sign of rain predicted, livestock...
Local News
Entries for Oakey Show Society Dryland Winter Crop Competition are open for 2026
As the Oakey Show Society facilitated a very successful winter crop...
Sport
Wildcats reflect on a successful year of netball
The Pittsworth Wildcats Netball Club held its annual Presentation Night recently, acknowledging its coaches, players...
9 October, 2026
Local News
Travis - Wattles New Life Member
Wattles Senior Super Coach for the past nine years Travis Burns was...
Local News
Wattles honour longest serving coach
Wattles Rugby League Club has bestowed Life Membership on Coaching...
Local News
Triumph for Pittsworth Vikings
The Pittsworth Vikings Soccer Club’s season has ended on a high after...
