State first success
Signalling a shift in harm reduction strategies, authorities have celebrated the success of Queensland’s first pill testing site at the Rabbits Eat Lettuce music...
Work restarts on art gallery, reopening due for later this year
Work has officially restarted on site at the beleaguered Stanthorpe Library and Regional Art Gallery, the Southern Downs council has confirmed, ending several months...
Fresh look for council
It was a fresh start in more ways than one when the mayor and councillors of the Southern Downs Regional Council were sworn in...
Saleyards project on track
The Warwick Saleyards redevelopment project is making significant strides and is on track for completion by mid-year, pending ongoing weather conditions.
Stages one and two...
New executives for healthcare board
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board has a new board chairman following the retirement of Mike Horan AM.
Minister for Health, Mental Health and...
A helping hand for the QFS building
Stanthorpe’s old Queensland Fruitgrowers Store (QFS) is moving a step closer to being a major community hub right in the heart of Stanthorpe –...
Southern Downs celebrates arts education scene
Warwick West State School and Stanthorpe State High School are joining the major milestone year for Queensland’s arts education scene with the 144 schools...
Support for newly-elected mayor strongest outside of Granite Belt, polling booths reveal
Support for newly-elected Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton was strongest outside of the Granite Belt at last month’s election, an analysis of individual polling...
Sugarcane extract: Can it improve mental health?
A new Australian study is looking at the powerful properties of sugarcane extract and its potential to improve not just our gut and heart health but...
Building healthy relationships
Life on the land can be great, but it can also put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships. Now, rural health experts from...
Stars of the festival
It’s been another busy month on the farm. We have welcomed two new arrivals that will delight cottage guests, especially families.
Two horses have...
Record visitor results
The results are in and it’s official, Southern Queensland Country is the go-to travel destination! Data released from TEQ (Tourism & Events Queensland) showed...
Strong competition across cattle and sheep sales
Numbers were up for the cattle and sheep sales in Warwick this week with a total of 1669 head marketed at the weekly sale...
