New things for border community
Just over the border in Jennings, a shop with it all is opening its doors on Friday.
Locals have a new place to explore...
Southern Downs educators rally for resources and support
Union teachers and school leaders in the Southern Downs are continuing to rally after school hours, determined to keep attention on issues affecting state...
Wellbeing takes centre stage
The inaugural Allora Rural Women’s Wellness Day has been hailed a resounding success, with close to 250 women gathering at the Allora Showgrounds on...
Community unite for World Suicide Prevention Day walk
The Southern Downs community will come together on Tuesday, September 10, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, a global day of awareness and connection...
Church garage sale with Egyptian flavour
If you've never been to a church garage sale, here's a tip for a Stanthorpe event taking place on Saturday (6 September) – expect...
Elbow Valley Beef’s sustainable edge gains recognition
Southern Downs agribusiness Elbow Valley Beef has been named one of five finalists in the 2025 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, recognised for its...
Making a splash for cancer research
For Stanthorpe local Jayme Simpson, the month of August meant more than just cold winter mornings; it meant diving headfirst into icy water every...
Clear up recycling confusion
Southern Downs households are still struggling to sort their waste, with a study conducted by an environmental consultancy showing 20 per cent of items...
Petition pushes for return of Lifeblood Mobile Donor Unit
A petition has been launched to bring back the Lifeblood Mobile Donor Unit to the Southern Downs and surrounding regions, with community groups urging...
Blaze burns thousands of acres at The Glen
Residents of The Glen were on high alert on Saturday, 30 August, as a fast-moving fire swept through cattle grazing land off Pikedale Road.
Strong...
St Joseph’s teacher shortlisted for statewide award
St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe secondary teacher Anna Jones has been recognised among Queensland’s top educators, after being shortlisted for this year’s Queensland College of...
Highway upgrades for Cunningham
A four-kilometre stretch of the Cunningham Highway has begun major safety upgrades with works aimed at reducing the risk of serious crashes.
The project, led...
Cricket season returns
Bring out the cricket bats and dust off the pads - Cricket season returns to the Southern Downs and Granite Belt this weekend...
