Stanthorpe puts domestic violence in full spotlight
Walking side by side through the heart of Stanthorpe on Friday night, residents put family and domestic violence squarely in the spotlight.
An estimated 120...
Golfing army takes on ‘warzone’ and wins
Golfers swapped clubs for axes and chainsaws and the community rallied when a massive storm ripped through part of the region’s sporting precinct, leaving...
Surging housing market drives median prices past half a million
The Southern Downs property boom has shown no signs of slowing down with house prices continuing to soar to unprecedented heights at rates faster...
Ratepayers to help shape council’s new corporate plan
Ratepayers have been called upon to have their say in helping guide the Southern Downs council's corporate plan for the next four years.
Under state...
Sheep producer confidence surges
The latest Sheep Producers Intentions Survey (SPIS), conducted by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) and Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), reveals a sharp rise in...
Stanthorpe Telstra upgrades pushed back
Stanthorpe’s connectivity is about to get a boost with new Telstra upgrades scheduled for late November and early December, but customers should prepare for...
Insurance council urges vigilance as storm claims soar
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared the recent storms throughout south Queensland and New South Wales an insurance catastrophe, causing new claim...
Southern Downs gets new snake catcher
A Queensland snake-catching service with a strong reputation across the south-east has expanded into the Southern Downs, citing growing demand during peak reptile season.
Hudson...
Beef high and lamb low
Australia’s cattle industry continues to set new benchmarks, with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures confirming record beef production for the September quarter.
At...
Supporting people with disabilities
International Day of People with Disability is a chance for communities everywhere to pause, reflect and recognise the value of inclusion. In the Southern...
The impact of spraying too late
I had an interesting situation arise this past season: an application of herbicide in a chickpea crop already at podding stage in order to...
Art trail gains new signature landmark
Stanthorpe’s growing outdoor art trail has gained a new attraction with the unveiling of The Gymnast, a sculpture by acclaimed artist and musician David...
Stanthorpe puts domestic violence in full spotlight
Walking side by side through the heart of Stanthorpe on Friday night, residents put family and domestic violence squarely in the spotlight.
An estimated 120...
