Southern Downs no longer in drought
Significant rainfall since October 2021 means 11 South East Queensland local government areas including Southern Downs Regional Council are no longer in drought, with...
Crowds turn out for Anzacs in Warwick
Large crowds were present at Anzac Day celebrations across the region on Monday 25 April, honouring the men and women who died in armed...
Crowds turn out for Anzacs in Stanthorpe
Large crowds were present at Anzac Day celebrations across the region on Monday 25 April, honouring the men and women who died in armed...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting LUNA.
Age: 2 years
Adoption fee: $550
About
Please meet Miss Luna,...
Livestock markets update
Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week…
Cattle numbers were...
Letters to the editor
Road strategy a cash grab
This is the first time I have submitted a letter to the Editor for publication in any media.
I have...
This week on the farm
Easter is nearly upon us. Friends Bez and Stone have sadly had to cancel their camping trip but we will be busy with...
Lawn grubs
A friend recently brought me a most beautiful hibiscus flower from her garden.
I had never seen anything to approach it for colour.
It...
All aboard for Grazing the Granite Belt this Autumn harvest season
A 48km-long progressive “hop-on, hop-off” tasting event called Grazing the Granite Belt is set to attract hundreds of food and wine lovers to Stanthorpe...
Bits n Bobs
The latest contribution from Rose City Writers, this week from FLEUR LIND...
Check out more short stories at Fleur Lind's website - fleursfabulousfables.wordpress.com
Bits n Bobs
I’ve...
Celebrating our heritage with ArtWorks Granite Belt
ArtWorks Granite Belt is planning a Heritage Market Day on 14 May, in celebration of Stanthorpe 150.
The event will run from 10 am to...
Stanthorpe’s sister town reaches out
The Mayor of Stanthorpe's sister town Shiwa reached out to council last month, upholding a decades long relationship between the two apple growing regions....
Crews battle destructive overnight blaze near Stanthorpe
Authorities are combing the scene of a destructive fire which kept emergency services working through the night near Stanthorpe.
Emergency services were called to reports...
