Rental reforms set for October
With October fast approaching, so is the next stage of Queensland’s rental reforms as property owners are gearing up to implement these changes.
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Birralee choir records Stanthorpe Song to mark S150
Birralee singers from Brisbane visited Stanthorpe on Thursday 22 September, holding workshops with local kids.
After holding an afternoon concert at Civic Centre, community members...
Festival has a bright future
The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Annual General Meeting was held on 26 September, with re-elected president Russell Wantling stating they have a “very...
Town crier honours late Queen
The Southern Downs' very own town crier Bob Townshend commemorated the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with the community over the weekend by sharing...
Darling Downs Health partners with local councils to distribute rapid antigen tests
Concession card holders are able to access free rapid antigen tests at Council facilities.
Locals across Southern Downs Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council, Toowoomba...
SDRC approve increased budget for lifeguards
Council pools will receive new funding for lifeguards after Southern Downs Regional Council approved a new budget allocation of $150,000 at the recent Ordinary...
This week on the farm
The week started quite depressingly. This note I jotted down earlier in the week tells the story. Reading what I wrote I thought I...
Craftsmen Takes Lead in First Ever Saddlemakers Expo
The Custom Western Saddlemakers Expo at the Stanthorpe Showground Pavilion saw 400 visitors and 13 competitors attend the inaugural event.
The inception of the expo...
Stanthorpe welcomes new priest and deacon
Stanthorpe Anglican Church has welcomed a new priest and deacon in the form of duo John and Lorna Pattison, and the pair have a...
Inglewood Hospital marks 100 years
Inglewood Multipurpose Health Service recently marked a milestone, celebrating 100 years since it first opened its doors.
The day was celebrated by staff and members...
Southern Downs ARK making its mark in Stanthorpe
Southern Downs ARK held its first pop-up adoption event in Stanthorpe on Saturday 17 September.
Volunteers reported that two cats had been adopted by 11...
Local Photographer Wins with The Golden Pyramid
Local Stanthorpe photographer Sandra Mcewen has won the Mobile Phone Award at the annual Heritage Bank Photographic competition.
The competition is now in its 34th...
Stanthorpe marks peace day with unifying message
Peace Day was once again marked in Stanthorpe, thanks to the efforts of the local Interact group with support from Rotary. The event coincided...
