In Brief
Saleyards developments
Southern Downs Regional Council approved the amended Terms of Reference for the Saleyards Advisory Committee at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
The committee no...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we're highlighting LUCILLE.
Age: 1 year and 5 months
Adoption fee: $300
About
Marmalade,...
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…
Markets were varied...
Autumn Race Day galloping ahead at Ballandean Estate
Ballandean Estate is preparing to host The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe’s Autumn Race Day on Sunday 1 May, 2022.
The charity fundraiser, held out...
This week on the farm
After spending a couple of days down and out with a tummy bug there was a lot to catch up on over the weekend....
Warwick Bridge Club notes
It takes a lot to stop a bridge game.
A couple of years ago we played through 40 degrees after the air conditioning...
Shipwrecked
Too much bubbly, bitchy words, and the angry sea
The elegant yacht wobbled about
A non-swimmer, I was nervous
This posh cruise was filling with doubt.
I’d won...
Stanthorpe Probus’ monthly report
The Probus Club of Stanthorpe held its annual meeting at the local RSL Club on the 22 March.
An excited new committee was welcomed...
Stanthorpe in 1894
The following is an excerpt from the 10 October, 1894, from the Warwick Examiner and Times.
Shearing in the Stanthorpe district
Shearing is now general in...
Stanthorpe in 1893
Show's have been a prominent part of Stanthorpe's history, thus 1893 will be a continuation of 1892.
The following is an excerpt from 'They...
Anticipation building for Stanthorpe Show
The 2022 Stanthorpe Show is fast approaching and the society's president promises a fun-filled weekend this year.
Stanthorpe Agricultural Society president Brett Boatfield said he...
Upcoming blacksmithing field day
A blacksmithing field day at Greenlands is coming up on the 30 April, 2022.
Stanthorpe eco expo team member Susan Heywood said the millenia-old skill...
Portfolio resignation foreshadowed
Are councillor portfolios on shaky ground at the Southern Downs Regional Council?
That is the question being asked after Councillor Ross Bartley reiterated his decision...
