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Jockey Club farewells long time Secretary Marg Cross after successful 2026 Clifton Race Day
Despite the rain, the Clifton Races were a resounding success and on Sunday, the Clifton Jockey Club thanked volunteers and sponsors and farewelled long time secretary Marg Cross
13 November, 2026
General News
Back Plains State School hosts Robotics Challenge
Last Friday a number of schools from the district and further afield came together at Back Plains State School to...
6 November, 2026
Local News
One year on from “The Storm”: Clifton still a town of tarps and scaffolds
On Sunday the 1st of November, exactly one year after the devastating...
Local News
The ins and outs of a Clifton Country Week Garden Competition winning garden
After the winners of the Garden Competition were announced on the first...
Local News
How about the deluge?
On Thursday of last week over 90mm fell on parts of Clifton, dampening...
Community & Business
Rebel councillor Richters splits from SDRC on Karara Train Station future
The Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) has released a proposal for the removal or relocation of the Karara...
3 November, 2026
Local News
Nobby’s Long Road Fundraiser
On Saturday the 10th of October, outside Rudd’s Pub, the Long Road...
Local News
Clifton’s artists exhibit during Country Week
On Friday Night, the Back Road Artist Group Art Exhibition was opened...
Local News
Nobby’s Gaol returned to the community: officially opened on Saturday
Nobby’s old Police Station and Gaol has been opened to the public after...
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
Wild dogs around the district
With increasing reports of sightings, and attacks around the Clifton...
Local News
Funding goes toward Varroa mite fight
The final round of Community Bee Innovation Fund was announced for six...
Sport
No races?... No worries!
After days of variable rainfall, the Clifton race track was deemed to be a safety risk, causing the cancellation of...
29 October, 2026
Local News
Wattles honour longest serving coach
Wattles Rugby League Club has bestowed Life Membership on Coaching...
Local News
2027 Coaches appointed
Recent coaching appointees for what is Wattles 62nd season and the 108th...
Local News
Souths win Grand Final while wearing tribute to Chelsea
Chelsea Middleton’s club Southern Suburbs won the Women’s Toowoomba...






