Artisan Showcase Returns for a Second Year
In one year, the Greenup Showcase has grown from a small event to one that features more than 30 artisans, chainsaw carving demonstrations, wine...
Our Jean honoured
Stanthorpe local Jean Gimm turned 100 on 14 September, receiving one of the last ever letters from the late Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate...
Teddy bears picnic fun
Little and big kids alike enjoyed a teddy bears picnic on Monday 19 September.
Locals picnicked in Weeroona Park, getting in some family time and...
Councillors conflicted
Conflicts of interest were once more a contentious topic at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting, with one Councillor trying to remove the Mayor from...
Spaghetti Bridge Competition setting up students for success
The Granite Belt's annual spaghetti bridge competition was held on Tuesday 13 September, with the majority of primary schools competing.
The competition was held at...
Public holiday opening hours, Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe opening hours:
• Woolworths: 6pm
• Spano's IGA: 9pm
• Aldi: 6pm
• K-Hub: 4pm
• Local Liquor Stanthorpe: 8pm (may be earlier)
• Bottlemart: 10pm
• Liquor Legends: 7pm
Chucking a sickie tomorrow – the implications could be more than you expect
Thousands of Aussies might be tempted to ‘chuck a sickie’ tomorrow after Queen Elizabeth’s mourning public holiday.
Last Sunday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that...
One step closer to new streetscape
Stanthorpe is one step closer to a refreshed streetscape after Southern Downs Regional Council endorsed the proposed Stanthorpe Streetscape Masterplan Year One Works Plan...
Q&A with Jeremy Greening
This week's Q&A is with Stanthorpe identity Jeremy Greening. Jeremy Greening is the local pastor of Vineyard Christian Church in Stanthorpe and also chairs...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting BETTY.
Age: 13 weeks
Adoption fee: $650
About
Introducing Betty of The...
Editor’s Desk
Noise, so much noise, conversations cancelling each other out, phones ringing, editors zoom calling, reporters interviewing.
It's been great to step back into a functioning...
Celebrating 150 years through art
School students across Stanthorpe celebrated 150 years of the town with Crisps Youth Art Prize last week, as the very best and brightest artists...
Council optimistic about new pay deal
The chief executive of Southern Downs Regional Council has expressed optimism about a new pay agreement as voting on the deal opens to all...
