Police issue safety plea amid ‘devastating’ road toll
Police have issued a stark reminder for all Queenslanders to drive responsibly with the state on track to marking its deadliest year on the...
Prioritising academic excellence and wellbeing
Amiens State School offers a nurturing environment that prioritises both academic excellence and student well-being. The school believes that a strong foundation in education...
90 years of love for Pikedale
When Millicent Jones says she has had a lifelong love of Pikedale, a well known property situated about 35km southwest of Stanthorpe, she is...
Collaboration key to energy partnerships
An Australian-owned company is working with agricultural landowners, regional communities and 10 southern and Central Queensland councils to facilitate informed outcomes for renewable energy...
A concert for the country folk
Award-winning songwriter Karen Law and her son Murray Law join The Goodwills Trio for concerts in Stanthorpe (23 November) and Warwick (24 November).
The first...
Stay safe this snake season
As warmer weather sets in, Southern Downs residents are reminded to be on the lookout for snakes.
So far this snake season (September and October),...
Exciting new chapter
The recent Granite Belt Wine and Tourism (GBWT) AGM held on 29 October, 2024, at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT) marked an...
Star backs reform push
The Granite Belt Music Council (GBMC) has gained high-profile support for its push to improve live music laws, with former Powderfinger bassist and Queensland...
Discover small towns, big stories with Warwick author Susan Mackie
Local author Susan Mackie, known for her captivating small-town romance and women’s novels, will be sharing her inspirational journey with fans and aspiring writers...
Support worker wins nationally
Former Stanthorpe resident and disability support worker Dylan Hensch has been named Australia’s Most Outstanding Support Worker.
Dylan’s transformative impact on the lives of...
Axed CEO speaks out
Former chief executive of Southern Downs Regional Council has extraordinarily lashed out at his former employer in his first public statement almost two months...
Gymnast Sculpture approved for Quart Pot Creek
After several months of extreme dedication, the Gymnast Sculpture will find its home along Quart Pot Creek.
In June 2022, the Southern Downs Regional...