ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting LEO.
Age: 3 years 5 months
Adoption fee: $150
Leo is...
Q&A with Glen Gibson
This week’s Q&A is with Stanthorpe identity Glen Gibson, Glen grew up at The Summit and returned to Stanthorpe after discharging from the Army...
Honouring our history
Lyra local Ros Day is doing her part to honour the history of the region, compiling a book containing the Apple & Grape Harvest...
The word went around, the Corrobboree is in town
Over the long weekend about 20 4WD clubs swarmed to the Stanthorpe Showgrounds to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Toyota Landcruiser Club of...
Borderline harassment
A local business owner appeared in Stanthorpe courthouse charged with using his mobile phone to cause a menace and to harass.
The man pleaded guilty...
Webinar reveals triple threat
Cr Stephen Tancred presented his fellow Southern Downs councillors with a report from a recent Biosecurity Emergency Animal Disease (ED) Prevention and Preparedness webinar...
Editor’s Desk
This week, as always, we have some great community stories from across the region featured in our papers.
A common thread you can follow is...
Our tin history honoured
In 2022, Stanthorpe has been celebrating a historic milestone and to mark the occasion, Amiens History Association were offering a special collectable item in...
Disaster resilience conference encourages participation
A two-day Building Inclusive Disaster Resilient Communities (BIDRC) conference was held at Churches of Christ’s auditorium on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September, with...
There’s no place like a new home
Sixteen individuals from around the globe took the Oath of Allegiance last Tuesday at Stanthorpe Civic Centre to become naturalised Aussies.
Southern Downs Mayor Vic...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting ANISE.
Age: 15 weeks
Adoption fee: $550
About
Please meet Anise, one...
Free bus to the Condamine Country Arts Trail
Springtime in the Southern Downs equals arts trails, with fully immersive experiences that showcase the rich culture, talent, history and artefacts in the region....

















