Gran Elly Orchard’s festival success
Gran Elly Orchard's open days on 26 February and 5 March during the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival were a grand success, with visitors...
SDRC discuss saleyards committee changes
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) discussed changes to the Saleyards Advisory Committee at the recent Information Session, proposing to implement no minimum for the...
Flooding isolates locals
A storm over the weekend led to significant flooding in the region, with locals keeping their eyes online at all times to stay updated.
The...
Letters to the editor
Granite Belt Water Security.
$210 million could buy the Granite Belt a pipeline to Connolly plus raise the wall on Storm King Dam plus provide...
In Brief
More farmers to be eligible for RIC loans
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans will be available to more farm businesses from 1 July 2022 when...
Covid restrictions ease further
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the further easing of Covid restrictions on Tuesday 5 April.
As of 1 am on Thursday April 14, most venues that...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we're highlighting BUNKER.
Age: 1 year
Adoption fee: $595
About
Meet Bunker, a handsome...
A craicing good time
CelticFest took place at the Warwick Showgrounds from 25 to 27 March.
The action-packed weekend saw people come from near and far to embrace their...
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…
The markets this...
Many beautiful things
During the last many weeks that I have been away on family business, I have had very little phone or internet service even though...
This week on the farm
We had another busy week, including Amy’s wedding. She is the young woman who helped me at the Highfields Pioneer Village for many years....
Stanthorpe in 1891
During the 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s, schools played a part in Stanthorpe's expansion and development.
The following is an excerpt from 'They Came to...
Hens and Bucks Party Ideas
Looking to take your hens or bucks party to the next level? There are plenty of creative and unique ways to make it unforgettable....
