Snowflakes Saturday spectacular
Get ready for a frosty family adventure! On Saturday, 5 July, the Stanthorpe Showgrounds will be transformed into a captivating winter wonderland with real...
Best value for money wines
Ballandean Estate’s 2023 Nebbiolo has secured a prestigious Special Value rosette from the Halliday Wine Companion, placing it among Australia’s top 28 best value-for-money...
Long service recognised
Four men, who between them have clocked up 135 years working for the Southern Downs Regional Council, have been recognised for their long service.
At...
Snowflakes downtown Friday
On Friday 4 July, the heart of Stanthorpe will come alive with the return of Downtown Friday as part of the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe...
The trek against cancer
Three determined trekkers are currently making their way toward Killarney, set to finish a six-day, 370-kilometre journey this Saturday as part of The Great...
Winds send temps plunging as Southern Downs feels impact of weather bomb
Fog has blanketed Stanthorpe while strong winds from a weather bomb impacting the New South Wales coast batter the town, causing temperatures to feel...
Rate rise neither ‘sustainable’ nor ‘fair’, councillor says
Southern Downs councillor Joel Richters has called a rate hike resulting in some paying hundreds extra as neither “sustainable” nor “fair”.
Cr Richters was one...
Mayor’s budget address
Presenting the Southern Downs Regional Council’s 2025-26 budget during a special meeting of council, Mayor Melissa Hamilton described the council as being “at a...
Weekend of winter fun
Snow in Queensland? You Bet! Snowflakes in Stanthorpe Returns This July with a Full Weekend of Winter Fun
Get ready to rug up and...
Temperatures to plummet as sheep graziers put on alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a weather warning with sheep graziers told to expect cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds on Wednesday.
"Areas likely...
High schooler trades holidays for university
A Warwick high school student has traded winter holidays for university.
Amy, a year 12 student at Assumption College, was among 341 of Queensland’s smartest...
Celebrating a year of impact
The Rotary Club of the Granite Belt held its annual Changeover Dinner last Friday evening at Anna’s Restaurant, marking another successful year of service...
Chilly yard for sale
Agents and Vendors braved the chilly day to yard a total of 1984 head to meet the market which was very firm in their...
