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Preben – a true gentleman

Anyone who met or knew Preben Jacobsen described him as a true gentleman. He was a man whose roots remained in the Ballandean and...

homicide rate at record low

Rates of homicide in Australia have more than halved since 1990, with gun laws and the pandemic on the list of possible contributing factors. The...

Surge in ag R and D

The Australian agriculture sector has increased its investment in research and development over the past ten years, contributing to growth in the productivity, competitiveness...

On farm depression sparks calls

Farmer-to-farmer support networks are being proposed in response to shocking new research that reveals the terrible state of mental health among Australian rural producers. The...

Ten things to do on the Southern Downs this Easter.

Looking for things to do this Easter? The Southern Downs Regional Council has compiled a comprehensive list. 1. Visit Southern Downs Regional Libraries in Warwick,...

Time, past and present

There has been great excitement over a hole in the ground during the past few months in Stanthorpe, but now it’s all over –...

kids walk day

National Walk Safely to School Day - a day to encourage healthy exercise and independence among primary school aged children will be staged across...

Pivotal biodiversity moment

A symposium held last week in Stanthorpe could prove to be a pivotal moment for biodiversity in traprock country situated west and northwest of...

What’s on in the Library in April

The Warwick Branch of the Southern Downs Libraries has a range of free activities on offer. For those looking for something to do, why...

A long lead-up to Anzac Day

Some people make their preparations for Anzac Day the day before so that when they rise in the dark before dawn their clothes are...

What a difference a day (or two) makes

What a difference a day makes … or in this case, two days. On Tuesday last week (28 March) there were many dry,...

Road improvements at hospital

Driving into the Stanthorpe Hospital is set to be a smoother experience all round, with work progressing on road surfaces at the site. Stanthorpe Hospital...

Markets feel the heat of weather and rising costs

Numbers were mixed this week as we settle into the normality of the 5-day week after the Easter break. Cattle saw a yarding of...