Council land disposed of at Wallangarra
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) moved a motion to approve the disposal of land in Wallangarra at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
SDRC is the...
Aerodrome land sold off
Two lots of land at Stanthorpe Aerodrome have been approved to be sold off, with a combined profit of $90,000 for Southern Downs Regional...
Lifeline Darling Downs Announces Community Drought and Flood Support Grants
Lifeline Darling Downs have just announced, that for a limited time, they have funds available for people who have experienced financial stress due to...
How to grow elderflower
In stories like “Gone with the Wind” about life in the south of the USA we often hear about “elderberry”, but apart from knowing...
Music is the best medicine
Music is good for the soul - it sooths, it excites, and it creates a feeling of well-being.
This is your opportunity to get a...
Homegrown swimmer makes it big
When 20-year-old Ben Armbruster found out he’d been selected to represent Australia in swimming, the news was a pleasant surprise.
After years of hard work,...
Horseback travellers visit Killarney
Killarney was visited by a Western Australian couple travelling across the country in a less than traditional mode of transport.
In fact, Erwin Van...
Catty war of words
A local couple has spoken out against allegations made about their cat rescue by other organisations.
Cheri and Chris Bate run Companion Cats Australia and...
This week on the farm
What glorious weather we have had this week. At home it has been cold in the mornings but the days soon warm up and...
A moment in time with mum
On Sunday Mum and I went to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) at Southbank in Brisbane to see the Southern Cross Soloists (SXS)...
Queensland to introduce genetic testing for newborns
Queensland is set to expand its newborn screening program to include two serious genetic conditions – Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency...
Meet our pet of the month
This edition's pets of the month belong to Anna, Katie, and Brooke. Meet their two ponies Indy and Marlie.
The girls enjoy spending their spare...
Gatton Hawks down Wattles to take title
Alas, 2025 Toowoomba Rugby League A Grade premiership honours weren’t to be for the Central Downs favourite sons the Wattles Warriors on Saturday as...
