Recognition at last for forgotten soldiers
The spirit of remembrance was alive in Stanthorpe last week as community members, relatives, and RSL representatives gathered at the cemetery to pay tribute...
Markets firm despite wet weather
Welcome rainfall across the Southern Downs saw numbers ease at this week’s Warwick Saleyards as wet conditions kept some producers from transporting stock.
A total...
Rain keeps numbers down at sheep and lamb sale
Wet weather saw a smaller yarding at this week’s Warwick sheep and lamb sale, with agents and vendors presenting just 1306 head, a notably...
Council reviewing feedback on draft planning scheme
Southern Downs Regional Council is calling community consultation on its draft planning scheme success after receiving hundreds of submissions.
Over an eight-week period, the council...
Lister’s alleged threat to Labor MP thrown out
Queensland speaker Pat Weir has thrown out an allegation that Southern Downs MP James Lister threatened an opposition MP in parliament.
Documents tabled in parliament...
Stringing together timely masterpieces
It was a concert like no other when performing arts and visual arts created a fusion of sound and colour at the Stanthorpe Little...
Granite Belt art trail puts creatives on map
Artistry in all its guises found expression over the four days of the Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail from 23 to 26 October....
Hospital helipad closure linked to lengthy wait for patient transfer
Darling Downs Health has insisted the temporary closure of Warwick Hospital’s helipad has not impacted patient outcomes following reports a man waited up to...
Mayor responds to state’s proposed reforms
While broadly welcoming local government reforms announced by the Queensland government last week (21 October), Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Melissa Hamilton this week...
Champion town crier claims another national title
Bob Townshend’s booming voice is a familiar sound on the Southern Downs.
And it’s become just as recognisable on the national stage with the “accidental”...
Stanthorpe author to launch first novel
Stanthorpe-based author and physiotherapist Cynan Lewis is set to be the toast of the town when he launches his novel “Shaped of Granite” at...
Rodeo draws strong crowds and record campdraft numbers
Organisers have begun breaking down the figures on this year’s Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft, reporting strong crowds and a record number of...
Wildlife experts weigh in on Cherrabah development plans
Experts have suggested increased heavy vehicle traffic from Cherrabah Resort’s proposed water bottling plant could pose risks to endangered spotted-tailed quolls, but were uncertain...
