Three things about Summer
1. The first Olympic Games was held in the summer of 1896 in Athens Greece. Officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad....
Smart water meter replacements
The installation of smart water meters begins in Stanthorpe next week and Southern Downs Regional Council is encouraging the local community to contact the...
Fuel prices
The following information was taken from the RACQ Fair Fuel website on 27 October and may be subject to change.
Stanthorpe
Unleaded
Metro Petroleum Stanthorpe: 188.9
Monday -...
Three… ways to keep dogs active
We’ve all witnessed how bored dogs become destructive and begin to chew, bark and dig, especially when they are inside.
Here’s three ways to break...
Letters to the editor
Disappointing cat strategy
It is disappointing that the Southern Downs Regional Council’s recently adopted cat management strategy has failed to propose any meaningful action on...
Stanthorpe in 1953
Key Stanthorpe events, 1953:
January 20
• Town Band To Be Reformed
February 3
• Water Supply - Cost Now estimated at over a quarter of a million,...
Three ways to express your appreciation this month
October is a month of appreciation. Here’s three ways you can express yours this month.
1. World Mental Health Day - Monday 10 October
Following...
Council In Brief
Road closed sign shortage
Cr Jo McNally raised concerns about the Council's preparedness for flooding at the 14 September Ordinary Council Meeting.
Cr McNally asked whether...
Stanthorpe Masonic Sesquicentenary
Freemasonry came to Stanthorpe and other Southern Downs towns 150 years ago.
Indeed, the current Masonic Temple in Farley Street is the second oldest building...
Stanthorpe in 1951
Key Stanthorpe events, 1951:
February 1
• Show Put Back A Day: Official Opening now on Friday. Owing to widespread rain (866 points for January),...
Stanthorpe in 1950
January 17
• Water Supply Cost Up to £195,000, 49 per cent increase in original estimate: "Increases in the basis wage and in the cost...
Stanthorpe in 1949
Key Stanthorpe events, 1949:
January 11
• Improvements to Town Suggested: "At a meeting held last evening most sections of the community were well represented. Main...
A strong presence to commemorate Anzac Day
In the early hours of Anzac Day morning, Stanthorpe gathered to pay tribute to the men and women who have served and sacrificed in...
