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The trials and tribulations of Scottish migrant, Peter McIntyre
When Peter McIntyre and his wife Jane McFarlane married in 1834 and became a tenant farmers on the banks of beautiful Loch Lomond, he probably thought he would never leave the
25 November, 2025
General News
What the hail!
Saturday’s wild storm created havoc across the Clifton district with giant hail and strong winds causing extensive...
6 November, 2025
Local News
Storm season arrives, wreaks some havoc
Although the widespread storms on Sunday afternoon, 26 October, avoided...
Local News
Grass fire burning near Nobby
Multiple Queensland Fire Department crews are battling a vegetation fire...
Local News
Wattles Rugby League Club celebrates another big year
For one of the smaller clubs in the Toowoomba Rugby League Wattles...
Community & Business
Council seeking to preserve historic bottle tree
The significant lean on the last remaining bottle tree on King Street, which is over a century old, is being...
18 November, 2025
Local News
Back Road Artists on show at Goombungee
Inspired by motherhood, rural living, and community care, the Back Road...
Local News
Students speak out at Back Plains Speech Competition
There were some nerves, plenty of excitement, a range of good topics but...
Local News
Thomas Allen: rogue, entrepreneur, publican, politician, farmer
Famous Australian writer, Thomas Kenneally, when writing about colonial...
Agricultural
Stunning Clifton debut for Ascot Lodge
Despite her long odds, Fanci Fleur stormed home in the first race of this year’s Clifton Cup meeting, a joyous win...
17 November, 2025
Local News
Clifton Landcare Group Chairman’s Report 2025
Clifton Landcare Group (CLG) Chairman Clive Strong delivered his...
Local News
Machinery galore at National Rally
The 19th NHMA National Machinery Rally, Australia’s largest display of...
Local News
Clifton Landcare & Scouts join forces
On a clear and chilly Sunday morning, 17 August, local Scouts Brodie...
Sport
Southern Queensland Schools Trap Carnival
Friday, 17th October saw a dozen keen shooters from Clifton State High School make the trek to Goondiwindi for an...
27 October, 2025
Local News
Young local bull rider is USA bound
Flynn McInnes from Clifton is just 12 years old but he’s already...
Local News
Sports Museum relishing new found space
The redevelopment of the Allora Community Precinct has provided the...
Local News
Wattles Banquet and Presentation Evening
The Wattles Rugby League Football Club celebrated a very successful 2025...






