Southern Downs misses Postie Bike Challenge
The Postie Bike Challenge was set to come through the Southern Downs via Warwick and Stanthorpe but according to a spokesperson, they had the...
This week on the farm
I had a bit of luck this week, arising from the fact that I had arranged to take Tuesday off for Sam the Retractable...
Regional Australia pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Australians throughout our regional towns will have grown up only knowing Her Majesty and will now be feeling a great sense of loss.
Her Majesty...
A riot of colour
Driving through Tenterfield recently I was delighted to see their flourishing roadside garden beds. Some were filled with a profusion of pansies while others...
In Brief
Council discusses S150 committee confusion
Cr Tancred said, "I note that the Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce is going to be organising a dinner to celebrate...
Q&A with Marion Carrick
This week's Q&A is with Stanthorpe identity Marion Carrick. Many would know her from the luxury accommodation business, Alure Stanthorpe, which she established. She...
10 things to know from Queensland Farmers’ Federation
1. The Queensland Government’s Drought and Climate Adaption Program (DCAP) has developed two new free web tools for horticulture producers. HortCarbon Info helps producers...
Solar panel project marks bright future for region’s hospitals
Hospitals across the Darling Downs are now harnessing the power of the sun, to ensure a more sustainable future.
The exciting opportunity to tap into...
Council in brief
Council discusses Commonwealth Games athlete recognition
Mayor Vic Pennisi asked Councillors if there was anything they would like to do for Southern Dows’ athletes returning...
Spotlight shines on Queensland’s child safety champions
Protecting children is everyone’s business.
That’s the message of this year’s Queensland Child Protection Week 2022 which is taking place from 4 to 10 September...
Southern Downs launches Suicide Prevention Network
The recently formed Southern Downs Suicide Prevention Network (SDSPN) is a locally driven, community-led response to build mental health awareness and reduce the risk...
$1 million support for QCWA backs great lifestyle in our regions
The Palaszczuk Government has begun preliminary discussions with the Queensland Country Women’s Association to facilitate a $1 million investment in the organisation’s halls.
Minister for...
Wieambilla shootings ‘not a terrorist act’: coroner
Three conspiracy theorists had shared delusions but did not carry out a terrorist act when they ambushed police in an attack that killed six...
