Granting the community
The Stanthorpe RSL Services Club held its annual Community Grants presentation on Monday, 21 October, providing more than $127,000 in funding to 65 local...
Residents fighting to keep music festival out
A music festival’s long term Southern Downs ambitions could face a tough battle as angry residents and businesses look set to pressure the council...
David Crisafulli sworn in as Queensland’s 41st premier
David Crisafulli has been sworn in as the 41st premier of Queensland, marking the start of a new era for the Sunshine State.
Mr Crisafulli...
Two directors gone from council
While a new mayor and five out of eight new councillors seemed like the metaphoric new broom after the local government elections in March,...
Warwick trainers dominate cup
Warwick trainers have dominated this year’s Mitre Ten Stanthorpe Cup, race four, picking up first and second in an exciting finish on Saturday in...
Lister ‘grateful’ as LNP wins government in Qld
Southern Downs incumbent MP James Lister has been catapulted into government with the LNP projected to claim victory in Saturday’s Queensland election.
Lister will hold...
Council briefs
Procurement policy loopholes to close
An updated version of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s procurement policy will come before the council’s November meeting following comments...
Beginnings of catholic education
In 1867, a small school was started by the Misses O’Mara at the Oddfellows Hall under the pastoral guidance of the parish priest, Rev....
Youth mental health crisis creates barriers to employment
As the mental health crisis among young Australians worsens, more young people are struggling to enter and remain in the workforce.
Rising rates of...
Son of late racing industry icon secures prestigious UK scholarship
Basil Nolan has rarely strayed far from horse racing’s allure.
Come January, the fourth generation thoroughbred breeder will stray as far away as ever from...
Have your say on honouring Olympian Matt Denny
Southern Downs Regional Council is proud to open public consultation, inviting community feedback on two legacy projects to honour local sporting hero and Olympic...
No plans to upgrade Carnarvon Bridge, says TMR
Orange safety tape has been waving in the wind at Carnarvon Bridge’s locked-off pedestrian walkway for months, but the Department of Transport and Main...
Nominations open for triples
Nominations are now open for annual The Summit Triples Carnival on 12 April.
A sheet for the Club Championship Mixed Pairs has also been placed...
