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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Disability support service offers a helping hand
As the community marks International Day of People with Disability, it is a fitting moment to recognise the groups in our region that provide...
The joy of song this Sunday
It’s a case of one group being home to four different music styles … and they will all be on show this Sunday 30...
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...
