Pesky little weeds
Recently, some friends told me about a weed that had just appeared out of nowhere in their garden and yard and was a real...
HAVE YOUR SAY: Focus on flying fox management on the Southern Downs
A humane and sustainable plan has been drafted to strike a balance between the ecological management of flying foxes and our community's protection.
Southern Downs...
Three places to explore in the region
Our region is full of beautiful places just waiting to be explored. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you discover something new....
News in brief
State Government announces SunWater funding
Popular community recreation facilities at several dams and weirs in regional Queensland are in line for a makeover as part...
New scam targeting Whatsapp users
A new scam known as the “mum and dad” scam has been circulating among mobile phone users and police are cautioning individuals to be...
RADF program approved at council
Four local art projects were approved for funding by Southern Downs Regional Council at the 27 July Southern Downs Regional Council meeting, including Trevor...
Pikedale Hotel’s history
The Pikedale Hotel (otherwise known also as the 10 Mile Hotel, or Malone’s Hotel) was established officially in 1879, by James and Margaret Malone...
News in brief
Cat strategy submissions closing
Submissions to Southern Downs Regional Council regarding their Cat Management Strategy 2022-2024 close on 12 August.
The draft strategy aims to provide...
Long lunch a hit with Sicilian Group
The Rotary Club of the Granite Belt recently partnered with Ballandean Estate hosting a large group from the Sicilian Society in Brisbane.
The visitors were...
Community gets together to commemorate Vietnam Veteran’s Day
The Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch along with the Stanthorpe Vietnam Veterans Association join members of the Stanthorpe community to remember the sacrifices of those...
Q&A with Josh and Cara Cavallaro
Q. If you could spend 24 hours anywhere, any year, where would you choose?
WA in our caravan with the kiddies
Q. How do you...
Outback Qld EV charging network rollout
Electric vehicle drivers will soon be able to travel through the Queensland outback, with dozens of new charging stations set to be rolled out.
The...
How 12 years in the air force reshaped teen ‘larrikin’
Many in Warwick will know John Telfer for his catalogue of historical writings recounting the tales of brave local soldiers from the bush.
But behind...
