‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage
A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...
A Hallelujah moment
It was a hallelujah moment when St Paul’s Anglican Church was filled with music lovers for a pipe organ recital on Sunday, 15 September.
In...
Showcasing sustainability
The 2024 Stanthorpe Eco Expo was a wonderful, inspiring day full of positive vibes and practical ways to live a more sustainable life. The...
Action packed awareness
TRED Outdoors’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness event will bring The Springs 4x4 Park to life with an action-packed program.
This event raises funds for...
Council issues statement on CEO’s sacking
Southern Downs Regional Council has issued a statement confirming its now-former chief executive Dave Burges was on long service leave at the time of...
Council votes to sack CEO ‘effective immediately’
Southern Downs Regional Council has voted to terminate its chief executive Dave Burges at its ordinary September council meeting.
Councillors had spent about one hour...
Spring and harvest vineyard party
Ballandean Estate has announced a vineyard party to celebrate the end of spring and the upcoming harvest on Saturday, 30 November.
Wine enthusiasts are...
Council welcomes Nick
Nick Wellwood has been welcomed as the new Southern Downs Regional Council director of infrastructure services following an extensive nation-wide recruitment search.
With more...
Beating holiday boredom
Stanthorpe’s Weeroona Park was transformed into a lively hub of activity on the first day of school holidays, as BUSHkids hosted a fun-filled Family...
Rent stress hits home
The Southern Downs continues to rank among some of the worst regions in Queensland for rental stress, a fresh report has found.
According to Suburbtrends,...
Big numbers at rodeo
There were spills, thrills and skills galore at this year’s McDougall and Sons 2024 Killarney National Rodeo Association Rodeo held at Killarney Showgrounds on...
Paving way for defence reform
The final report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide was released on 9 September, marking what Soldier On describes as a...
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....
