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The Imhoff family dynasty
At the tender age of 19 years, German immigrant Phillip Imhoff stepped ashore at the struggling Moreton Bay settlement from the passenger ship ‘Diana’ after a voyage lasting 173
14 October, 2025
General News
Wattles Rugby League Club celebrates another big year
For one of the smaller clubs in the Toowoomba Rugby League Wattles certainly packs a punch - it’s a club with a great...
2 October, 2025
Local News
Poor form as tyres dumped
More than 30 tyres and a feral pig carcass have been found dumped near...
Local News
Meetings to be held for new Shire proposal
Proponents for the creation of a new shire council will shortly begin...
Local News
Planning Scheme recognises Allora’s Heritage Values
Southern Downs Regional Council held a well attended community...
Community & Business
The Hoey family: a story of courage and hard work
“There is no future for you in Ireland and you should emigrate to begin a new future”. These were the courageous...
7 October, 2025
Local News
Plans to re-open historic Leyburn shop
The owners of one of the oldest surviving buildings in not only Leyburn,...
Local News
CSHS performs ‘amazingly well’
Clifton State High School’s (CSHS) human powered vehicle (HPV) team has...
Local News
New President for Clifton LAC
The Clifton Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) has a new President with...
Agricultural
Machinery galore at National Rally
The 19th NHMA National Machinery Rally, Australia’s largest display of working heritage equipment, and the Steaming...
5 September, 2025
Local News
Clifton Landcare & Scouts join forces
On a clear and chilly Sunday morning, 17 August, local Scouts Brodie...
Local News
Afterglow Organics - farming for the future
Clifton business Afterglow Organics, run by the Edwards family, is using...
Local News
Charity Golf Day a hole-in-one
Surpassing last year’s impressive total, Pursehouse Rural’s second...
Sport
Warriors fall to high flying Hawks
Premiership honours for 2025 weren’t to be for the Central Downs’ favourite sons the Wattles Warriors last Saturday...
26 September, 2025
Local News
CSHS excels in Interschool Shoot
More than 100 students from neighbouring local high schools from...
Local News
Wattles Juniors in Action in RISE Carnival
Wattles Junior Rugby League player’s 2025 club fixture season may have...
Local News
Wattles Juniors Celebrate a Year of Achievements
The Wattles Junior Rugby League Club players, officials, parents and...
