Backlash against kennel
A proposed dog boarding kennel and rescue facility at a rural property at Dalveen has received backlash from residents on neighbouring properties.
At the Southern...
Awards back with a bang
The Granite Belt Business Excellence Awards returned triumphantly on Saturday night, marking the first event of its kind since 2019.
Hosted by the Stanthorpe...
Dalveen hosts big day
The village of Dalveen has been chosen to be the venue for the Southern Downs Regional Council’s only Australia Day event next year, but...
Crafting a name in plumbing
Brothers with a shared dream have turned their vision into reality with Water Benders Plumbing Service, a family-owned plumbing business that launched in Spring...
Working group phases out after 12 years
After over a decade of providing critical advice and support to the Rural Fire Service (RFS), the Operations Strategic Working Group (OSWG) has been...
Disney music for string concert
Get ready for a magical journey of string playing when the Southern Downs String Ensemble presents a concert filled with Disney classics at the...
First local exhibition back
The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery has unveiled its first local exhibition since reopening after extensive refurbishments, marking a significant milestone in the gallery’s history....
The fall of volunteers
The Crisafulli Government has announced plans to establish a Parliamentary Inquiry into Volunteering in Queensland, following a significant decline in volunteer participation over the...
Back home on the farm
I awoke before dawn on my first day home after an epic six week holiday. The first thing I noticed was birdsong.
In the UK...
Beat bullying in schools
Dolly’s Dream, a national anti-bullying initiative, continues its mission to create safe, inclusive environments in schools across Australia through impactful workshops on bullying prevention...
Council puts recycling habits in sights
The Southern Downs council is set to conduct a full scale audit of the region’s recycling habits under a program poised to reshape attitudes...
QCWA Bursary applications open
The QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch has announced that applications are now open for its 2025 Bursary program, offering valuable financial support to students pursuing...
Report finds hope and urgency for rare farm animals
Australia’s rare farm animals are showing signs of recovery but remain at risk, according to the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia’s 2025 livestock census.
The...
