Nominations for 2023 Australia Day Awards now open
Great communities are often defined by selfless individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to achieve great things for their peers....
Locals students carrying on service tradition
Two local students are entering the armed forces next year, carrying on the region’s proud history of service.
Stanthorpe boy Lucas Wren is all set...
Ballandean Estate launches wine lounge
Last week saw Ballandean Estate open their wine lounge up to members of the Granite Belt tourism industry to showcase what visitors to the...
From the manager’s desk
Why is it that Father's Day never seems to get the same respect as Mother's Day?
Every Mother's Day, newspapers are brimming with stories about...
Southern Downs receives first cuddle bed
Southern Downs families can now be closer to their loved ones in palliative care, thanks to a generous donation in honour of Warwick Flight...
The Loose Screws are raising funds for cancer research
Stanthorpe locals Wade Gannon and Larry Paramonoff consider themselves "your typical Aussie blokes" and like typical Aussie blokes, they've been impacted by cancer.
In early...
Changes to Covid vaccination mandates for healthcare workers
The Chief Health Officer Public Health Direction mandating Covid-19 vaccination requirements for workers in healthcare settings will be revoked in Queensland from Friday 2...
On the market for a wife
Local apple grower David McMahon may be set to hit the silver screen next year, joining up for the Farmer Wants A Wife series...
Livestock markets update
Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from this week…
Agents had a...
Friendly Friday Dinner Eukey style
Not even a chilly evening could keep away close to 40 people who enjoyed a two-course dinner prepared by the Eukey Hall Committee.
Held the...
In Brief
Green light for Goldfields Road culvert replacement
Southern Downs Regional Council is pleased to advise the community that planned repair works on the Goldfield Road...
In memory of Rinaldo Bruno Sonego
Rinaldo Bruno Sonego was born on 10 March 1941 in Stanthorpe, the second child of Mario and Giovanna Sonego. At first, the family lived...

















