Town crier honours late Queen
The Southern Downs' very own town crier Bob Townshend commemorated the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with the community over the weekend by sharing...
Darling Downs Health partners with local councils to distribute rapid antigen tests
Concession card holders are able to access free rapid antigen tests at Council facilities.
Locals across Southern Downs Regional Council, Western Downs Regional Council, Toowoomba...
SDRC approve increased budget for lifeguards
Council pools will receive new funding for lifeguards after Southern Downs Regional Council approved a new budget allocation of $150,000 at the recent Ordinary...
This week on the farm
The week started quite depressingly. This note I jotted down earlier in the week tells the story. Reading what I wrote I thought I...
Craftsmen Takes Lead in First Ever Saddlemakers Expo
The Custom Western Saddlemakers Expo at the Stanthorpe Showground Pavilion saw 400 visitors and 13 competitors attend the inaugural event.
The inception of the expo...
Stanthorpe welcomes new priest and deacon
Stanthorpe Anglican Church has welcomed a new priest and deacon in the form of duo John and Lorna Pattison, and the pair have a...
Inglewood Hospital marks 100 years
Inglewood Multipurpose Health Service recently marked a milestone, celebrating 100 years since it first opened its doors.
The day was celebrated by staff and members...
Southern Downs ARK making its mark in Stanthorpe
Southern Downs ARK held its first pop-up adoption event in Stanthorpe on Saturday 17 September.
Volunteers reported that two cats had been adopted by 11...
Local Photographer Wins with The Golden Pyramid
Local Stanthorpe photographer Sandra Mcewen has won the Mobile Phone Award at the annual Heritage Bank Photographic competition.
The competition is now in its 34th...
Piano Mill Detunes to Rise in Melody
The unique Harrigan’s Lane Piano Mill held its final full piano mill concert in April this year culminating in a ceremonial burning of one...
Artisan Showcase Returns for a Second Year
In one year, the Greenup Showcase has grown from a small event to one that features more than 30 artisans, chainsaw carving demonstrations, wine...
Our Jean honoured
Stanthorpe local Jean Gimm turned 100 on 14 September, receiving one of the last ever letters from the late Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate...
The Summit bowlers dominate
The Summit bowlers have dominated the club’s Two-Bowl Triples Carnival held on Sunday at the club.
Overall winners were Rod Crome, David Stibbard and Rob...
