SOUTHERN DOWNS

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Big screen upgrade

TENTERFIELD’s School of Arts cinema is about to get a better picture. A grant of $32,604 will replace the existing 35mm projection equipment with a...

High-tech art

SEVERNLEA State School recently held an art show to recognise the students’ artistic achievements on 15 September. The school’s principal Cameron Brown said the afternoon...

Bands pipe up

By STEVE GRAY THE St Andrew’s Pipe Band and Warwick’s Scots College Pipes and Drums have developed even closer ties after the Brisbane outfit recently...

Art shows wild heart

A LOVE for nature has brought together two southern downs artists in a new exhibition. Botanical and wildlife artist Jac Pommer and sculptor Maggie Brockie...

Gold for Granite Belt wine

A SEVERNLEA winery has picked up a major award at James Halliday’s Chardonnay Challenge. Ridgemill Estate winery won one of only 12 gold medals out...

Fine wine time

FOR the second year in a row, Robert Channon Wines have won the Provenance Trophy at the Queensland Wine Awards for their reserve chardonnays. This...

Artists shine

THE Willow Gallery at Killarney hosted a retrospective exhibition of paintings by local artist Jane Durand at the weekend. The exhibition was opened by Nancy...

Seniors Week open day

By JONATHON HOWARD WARWICK Senior Citizens are inviting local seniors to attend a seniors open day on Tuesday, 17 September. The open day will take place...

Orienteers belting along

MORE than 100 eager orienteers were expected to compete at two State events being held on the Granite Belt this weekend. With the national Championships...

Dominic follows his own beat

By JONATHON HOWARD TALENTED drum major and SCOTS PGC College student, Dominic Andersen-Strudwick, is on track towards becoming one of the world’s best drum majors. Dominic...

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Celebrating the unsung heroes

As the Southern Downs gears up to celebrate National Volunteer Week, the Southern Downs Regional Council is extending its gratitude to the army of...