Consultants insist against commercially risky release of rates review
Consultants behind a review recommending a complete rewrite of the Southern Downs rates system have insisted against releasing their full findings publicly, saying it...
’Wobbly budget’ claim
A big rate rise for shopping centres of up to 25 per cent and a change to the two-tiered water system is likely to...
Armbruster makes 50m freestyle semi-final
Stanthorpe’s Ben Armbruster has a had a scintillating start to his Olympic career making it through to the 50m semifinal being held early tomorrow...
Celebrating heritage and seniors
Warwick’s rich railway heritage and dedication to its senior community have been recognized by the State Government, which has awarded a total of $7000...
National acclaim for Dalveen school
Dalveen State School got a taste of fame when a team from Adelaide University arrived to capture their English and Maths lessons highlighting exemplary...
NDIS clients forced out
Two NDIS clients have been forced out of the region and a further 12 left with almost nowhere to go after being given three...
Council budget adopted
The Southern Downs Regional Council budget for this financial year has been adopted, despite two councillors voting against it.
On Wednesday 24 July at...
Mayor calls for respect in public discourse
The power of words can extend far beyond their initial impact, often influencing broader social dynamics and public discourse.
In the Southern Downs, newly-elected...
Tough day in Paris for local Olympians
The final three of the five Granite Belt and Southern Downs athlete's are due to start their campaigns in the next couple of days.
Stanthorpe...
St Joseph’s shines
St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe has received its accolades during Catholic Education Week with two active members taking home awards.
Sarah Yates, Assistant to the...
That’s a festival wrap
The Jumpers and Jazz in July festival concluded its final week with a spectacular weekend of events and music.
The festivities saw hundreds of...
Marked with a bang
The Art@St.Mark’s event, held over the first weekend of Jumpers and Jazz in July, was a resounding success, drawing crowds of visitors and locals...
Council rejects controversial water bottling facility
The Southern Downs council has voted to reject a proposed water bottling warehouse in Elbow Valley.
The decision was overwhelmingly welcomed by neighbouring landholders who...
