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Easter polo enjoyed at Clifton
Over the Easter weekend, beautiful conditions saw the Downs Polo Club hosted its Club Tournament, with local teams going head-to-head in Clifton.
28 April, 2025
General News
District dodged a bullet
The local district has avoided any major problems in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which devastated...
14 March, 2025
Local News
Another robbery at Clifton’s servo
Clifton’s only service station on King Street was broken into on Monday...
Local News
The thin line between a blessing and a curse
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to be bringing lots of rain to the...
Local News
Gatton-Clifton Road section won’t be moved
A Department of Transport and Main Roads project that has been...
Community & Business
Nobby co-hosts Lutheran women’s day
On Wednesday, 2 April, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at Nobby co-hosted the Women’s Darling Downs Zone Rally with its...
15 April, 2025
Local News
Progressive ideas revitalise Leyburn Hall
While many Community Halls in isolated towns fail to survive changing...
Local News
Cross-continental connection
The Indian flag made its way through Nobby last week, alongside the...
Local News
Clifton 150 years old this year
The town of Clifton will be 150 years old in June this year.
Agricultural
Something a bit different in the Felton Valley
The Felton Valley is well renowned for its rich, fertile soil, but in what is believed to be a first for the area,...
21 April, 2025
Local News
Combined efforts produce stellar Cambooya facility
If it takes a village to raise a child then it also takes a massive team...
Local News
Mengels host Summer Forage Field Day
The Mengel family property Kia-Ora, run by Melvin and son Josh Mengel,...
Local News
Needle grass a menace
Cr Carol Taylor said vigilance is needed to keep Chilean needle grass in...
Sport
Queensland polo season kick starts at Clifton
Over the weekend the Downs Polo club hosted its first club tournament of the Queensland Polo Season.
18 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
Hatch steers Wattles to Rod Frahm Cup win
Halfback Tom Hatch was in sensational form as he ran in two second half...
Local News
Melbourne hosts 2025 Maurie Plant Athletics Meet
This premier one-day athletic event on Saturday was Oceania’s only World...