Expo focusing on improving for future generations
The 2024 Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Expo and Awards Day, saw a remarkable level of participation from across the globe, with students...
Pool closure puts a pause on summer splash
The newly refurbished Stanthorpe Swimming Pool, which had been open for just five days, has been temporarily closed due to safety concerns on 5...
Tourism takeover in the region
The Southern Downs is defying tourism downturns seen across Queensland, with the region continuing to attract visitors while popular destinations like the Gold Coast...
Bringing folk music to Ballandean
The Ballandean Hall was filled with the sounds of folk and contemporary acoustic music on 6 October as the Festival of Small Halls made...
Celebrate seniors at Steam Railway
October is Seniors Month, the Southern Downs Steam Railway are rolling out the red carpet to honour the wonderful seniors in the Southern Downs!...
Infrastructure charge dissent
A request by the Southern Downs Steam Railway Association Inc (SDSR) that the Southern Downs Regional Council drop infrastructure charges for a proposed tourist...
Traprock vacation continued
Sunday morning dawned bright and clear. I had not seen rain since my arrival in London. I bounced the suitcases down the four...
Reflecting youth in youth crime debate
The youth crime debate is painting young people in a negative light according to Queensland Youth Parliament's Southern Downs representative Issy Sullivan.
“I believe...
Sustainability around the region
There are lots of good things happening on the sustainability front on the Granite Belt. A number of projects that have been stalled over...
Volunteers needed for artisan festival
The Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail – better known as GBART – may be just over a year away but now is the...
Emotional Denny given superstar’s welcome in historic homecoming
Allora’s Matt Denny returned home nothing short of a hero on Friday.
Hugs, smiles and a good old fashioned country street parade were what awaited...
Mayor: DFV “greatest concern“ for community
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has weighed in on the ongoing youth crime debate, calling domestic and family violence the “issue of greatest concern“...
Orion festival proves thought-provoking
Film-goers from across the region braved the rain and storms for a curated screening of 10 of the 2025 Orion International Film Festival entrants....
