How the Southern Downs voted
An analysis of last week’s Queensland election results showed record levels of pre-polling across the Southern Downs and a decisive victory at all but...
Grants open for the arts
Artists and creative organisations and businesses across the Southern Downs are invited to apply for funding to showcase their innovative and artistic visions to...
The spirit of Stanthorpe
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Satellite members brought back their popular "Spooky Walk" in a big way this Halloween, transforming the Stanthorpe Showgrounds exhibition...
Free family-friendly festive season festivities
Get ready to unwrap the festive fun as Christmas cheer sweeps across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and...
Tangoing into Stanthorpe
Roma is a long way from Buenos Aires Argentina but that hasn’t stopped Roma-born double bass player Chloe Ann Williamson from falling in love...
Ridgemill celebrates with Strangebird and Spanish wines fiesta
Get ready to party like it’s 2004 as one of the Granite Belt’s leading wineries Ridgemill Estate celebrates twenty years of operation, growth, wines...
Business excellence awards set for return
After a break of five years the Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce have brought back their popular annual Business of Excellence Awards.
The Awards, to be...
ACRRM recognises exceptional Rural Generalists with distinguished service awards
Dr Tom Doolan, a longtime advocate for rural healthcare and education, has been honoured with a 2024 Distinguished Service Award by the Australian College...
Learning more about the local flora
Twenty years ago a group of plant lovers, interested in cataloguing and recording the unique flora of the Granite Belt came together to form...
Improving community input on environmental discussions
Much has been said on the need to improve community input into the development of wind projects in Queensland. GBSAN is on the record...
Council briefs
Hunting after hours
Night-time hunting might be the preserve of vampires and their slayers in the world of fiction, but in the Southern Downs...
Country Press urges new LNP Government to strengthen regional news
The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) congratulates the Crisafulli Government on its historic election win and is ready to work with the government to...
Moore bowls ahead for Summit group
Pam Moore, Merrylea Wilson, Tammy Robinson and Maree Ball are set to represent the Summit Bowls Club in the district fours play off.
The...
