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Former Southern Downs Mayor Takes New Role
Stanthorpe businessman Vic Pennisi, who was Mayor of the Southern Downs Regional Council from 2020 to 2024, has been appointed chairperson of the Queensland Local Government Grants
6 May, 2025
General News
Littleproud going around again
In 2025, becoming Deputy Prime Minister could well be on the cards for Leader of The Nationals and Member for Maranoa...
20 January, 2025
Local News
New CEO To Join SDRC This Month
Southern Downs Regional Council has appointed highly experienced local...
Local News
Police Report: Vehicle Stolen from Allora
A vehicle was stolen from an Allora address in late November and is...
Local News
Illegal Dumping Needs To Stop!
Across the Southern Downs illegal dumping is a growing problem, with...
Community & Business
Perfect Day For a Wedding
The special day was Friday April 11 when former local Alana Frizzell married Ian Mayled.
28 April, 2025
Local News
The Allora & District Historical Society needs your HELP!!
The Allora & District Historical Society's volunteers have been raising...
Local News
Goomburra Town Hall Gets a Boost – and Battles a Bug
Thanks to the generous support of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund...
Local News
Prep Open Morning at St Pat’s Allora
The Principal and Teachers at St Patrick’s School Allora provided a...
Agricultural
Royal Toowoomba Show Success
John Milton and Anne Hall from Milton Park Suffolk and White Suffolk Stud based at Hendon won Supreme Exhibit of...
7 April, 2025
Local News
Biosecurity Should Concern Everyone
At a meeting held at All Saints Anglican Church Hall in Clifton last...
Local News
Keen Interest At Foundation Farm Field Days
Good numbers of grain growers and those connected to the industry were...
Local News
Local Stud Big Winners
Allora locals Steve Hayward and Kelly Smith were highly successful...
Sport
Commemoration and Celebration for Wattles
While Anzac Day will always highlight emotions of remembrance and reflection in our nation’s calendar, 2025 will see...
24 April, 2025
Local News
Spirited Bears no Match for Upbeat Warriors
Just two matches into the 2025 Toowoomba Rugby League season the Wattles...
Local News
Matthew Rewrites Australia’s Sporting History
Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Denny has etched his name even deeper...
Local News
Wattles Pursue Rod Frahm Trophy in Season Opener
Coach Travis Burns and his A grade Warriors are out to make amends this...