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What can I do when I retire?
As more people get older, Southern Downs residents who are approaching retirement, planning their next chapter or already enjoying life beyond work are invited to attend a series
15 October, 2026
General News
Police condemn senseless act
Pittsworth Police are investigating an incident in which persons unknown ignited fireworks on the cricket pitch at...
14 October, 2026
Local News
Burnt out cars, local licensed premises under scrutiny - Police
Police are investigating a burnt out car, left on the Warrego Highway,...
Local News
Baby boom at the Darling Downs Zoo
Visitors to Pilton’s Darling Downs Zoo over the school holidays were...
Local News
McGovern Family reunion at East Greenmount on Sunday
It is 150 years since Bernard (Barney) McGovern arrived on the Darling...
Community & Business
Update on Relocation of Museum
Wendy Free, Secretary of the Allora & District Historical Society, has provided this report in relation to this matter.
13 October, 2026
Local News
Ipswich Box Flat Mine Disaster
At 2.47am on 31st July 1972 a powerful explosion echoed around Ipswich...
Local News
Nominate today for Australia Day awards
Preparations for Australia Day 2027 are underway with the local working...
Local News
McGoverns return to the Wheatsheaf for 150 year reunion
Filling up the dining room of what was once the ‘McGovern Commercial...
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...
