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...
People without lists are listless
Local writer and journalist – and songwriter and musician – BOB WILSON shares his latest ‘Observations’ column.
I instinctively feel that readers are ripe for...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we're highlighting BAXTER.
Age: 5 months
Adoption fee: $650
About
This darling boy is...
Granite Belt Water Relief
Granite Belt locals have come together to help out their neighbours, sending relief down to Casino in the Northern Rivers.
The Lindsay Brothers donated the...
Ironside shows support for Ukraine
Warwick gym, Ironside Industries, has hung up a Ukrainian flag in their facilities in support of the Ukrainian people.
Owner Diba Heinrich posed with the...
SOTE celebrates Harmony Day
Students and teachers, across primary and secondary from The School of Total Education (SOTE) enjoyed celebrating Harmony Day last week.
Some wore traditional clothing representing...
Warwick vehicle bypass report presented
A report was presented at council regarding a Warwick heavy vehicle bypass at 23 March Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) meeting.
The report was...
Southern Downs SES receive much-appreciated equipment
As part of the Energising Queensland program, a partnership between State Emergency Service (SES), Powerlink and Energy Queensland, $7500 worth of equipment was distributed...
FLIGHT LIEUTENANT RON NIELSEN, DFC. – PATHFINDER 1943
In World War 2, the Royal Air Force Bomber Command sadly suffered 54 per cent losses of personnel from 1939 to 1945. As Winston...
36k for RADF applications approved
Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) approved six 2021/22 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Round One applications, for a total of $36,301, at the recent...
Denny gearing up for World Titles
With the Tokyo Athletics Championships only weeks away, Matthew Denny’s medal campaign is gaining momentum.
The Allora boy competed in the penultimate round of the...
