New look to council
Just three incumbents will return to their posts on the Southern Downs Regional Council, the final vote tally from last month’s election has confirmed.
A...
Family’s business journey
In the struggles of World War II, the simple act of travelling, even within a small town, posed significant challenges.
With petrol, cars and...
Cowboys are primed
Warwick Cowboys will be hoping to build on last year’s performance, making the semi finals, when they start their Toowoomba Rugby League 2024 season...
Pub toasts to new beginnings
The newly-renovated Ballandean Tavern swung open its door to thirsty locals for the first time in three months last Thursday.
The pub's newest owner...
Standing up for music
It’s always fun to open boxes of goodies. Just before Easter, members of the Southern Downs String Ensemble were delighted to dive into unpacking...
Easter holidays around the Southern Downs
As the Easter holidays approach, residents and visitors to the Southern Downs region are spoiled for choice with a plethora of events, live music,...
P&C treasurer claims school ignored complaints about unairconditioned classroom
The treasurer of a P&C association has criticised Stanthorpe’s only public secondary school for ignoring complaints about an unairconditioned classroom they claimed had failed...
Beer back on tap at Ballandean watering hole
After three months between drinks, beer is back on tap in Ballandean.
The newly-renovated Ballandean Tavern officially welcomed its first patrons since December last Thursday,...
A thank you lunch
Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels hosted its annual ’Thank You to Volunteers’ luncheon on Wednesday 13 March, at the Stanthorpe International Club, drawing in 140...
Two hospitalised after rail crossing collision
A man has been hospitalised and another airlifted to Brisbane after a vehicle collided with a rail car at a railway crossing north of...
A thank you lunch
Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels hosted its annual ’Thank You to Volunteers’ luncheon on Wednesday 13 March, at the Stanthorpe International Club, drawing in 140...
Call for entries
Artists, mark your calendars and ready your brushes – the prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize is back, inviting talents from across the globe to showcase...

















