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Porfolios are back

Enthusiasm for giving portfolios to councillors waxes and wanes in local government circles, but after a four-year drought they are back at the Southern...

MP calls out ‘illegal chop-shops’

Southern Downs MP James Lister has lashed out at Queensland Health in claims the department is failing to crackdown on illegal vape shops. “These have...

Leslie Dam Rec Centre sale put on ice

The future of the Leslie Dam Active Recreation Centre is again being questioned, as the new Southern Downs Regional Council called for the sale...

Drive down memory lane

Vintage car enthusiasts from across Australia descended upon Stanthorpe for a historic gathering organised by the Vintage Chevrolet Association Queensland. Celebrating its 55th anniversary,...

Wind farm abandoned

Plans to construct up to 60 wind turbines in the Goomburra Vallley region, east of Allora, have been canned, the renewables company behind the...

Councillor declares union campaign donations

Newly elected Southern Downs councillor, Joel Richters, has publicly disclosed receiving $8000 worth of donations from three unions during his election campaign. Under the Electoral...

A night of wining and dining

The Balancing Heart Winery recently hosted an exceptional dinner that left guests raving about the impeccable food and wine pairings. Attendees enjoyed a five-course...

Ella an Anzac Angel

In May 1917, the Warwick Hospital farewelled one of its dedicated nursing sisters, Ella Clows McLean, as she had decided to answer the call...

Across the fairways

Warwick Women’s Golf Saturday April 20 will see the semifinals of the Warwick Women’s Golf Presidents Foursomes. Jo McAntee and Annice Payne will play Marg Adcock...

Neighbourly teapots and timber

It’s never too late to celebrate your neighbours according to the Teapots among Timbers in the Stanthorpe community. The community recently came together to...

Principal and Anzac hero

The Scots PGC College is over 100 years old and during that period have produced some outstanding Principals to guide the school through both...

Win Mum a Thermomix

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and Rose City Shoppingworld is gearing up for a special giveaway that’s sure to delight all the mums out...

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Porfolios are back

Enthusiasm for giving portfolios to councillors waxes and wanes in local government circles, but after a four-year drought they are back at the Southern...

Wind farm abandoned