Inaction and poor coverage drive Southern Downs telco complaints
Inaction from telco providers, slow data speed and poor mobile and internet connection were among the top complaints lodged with Australia’s telecommunications ombudsman by...
More freight using fractured highways as minister’s visit delayed
Lead trucking figures have voiced frustration at stretches of damaged highway across the Southern Downs amid growing volumes of freight and claims Queensland’s heavy...
From winemaker to artist, it wasn’t accidental
A new exhibition opening this week at Artworks in Stanthorpe marks a deeply personal milestone for local artist Louise Samuel, who has returned to...
32 new Australians welcomed to Southern Downs
A group of 32 new citizens from 11 different countries were officially welcomed into the Southern Downs community during a Citizenship Ceremony held on...
Stanthorpe shines with silver in Top Tourism Town Awards
Stanthorpe has claimed silver in the Queensland Top Tourism Town 2025 Awards, a recognition that highlights the region’s growing reputation as one of the...
Walking raised $10,000 for Blazeaid
The Granite Belt community has once again shown its generosity, raising an impressive $10,000 to support BlazeAid and their work in Western Queensland through...
Landholders appeal Dalveen dog kennel rejection in court
Landholders behind Dalveen’s embattled dog kennel bid have challenged the Southern Downs Regional Council’s development rejection in court.
Lawyers working on behalf of landowners Alexander...
Southern Downs pilots to take flight at national aeromodelling festival
Four passionate model aircraft pilots from the Southern Downs are gearing up to take part in one of Australia’s biggest aeromodelling events, the Festival...
FEATURE: Beat the icy breeze this winter
When the mornings are frosty and the sun takes its time getting up, it’s tempting to stay bundled indoors with a warm drink and...
QCWA donates $500,000 to flood victims
The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) has announced an additional $500,000 in financial assistance to support Queensland families affected by recent flooding events.
The funding,...
Residents invited to ‘Yarn Up’ and shape health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Residents are being encouraged to take part in an upcoming community consultation to help shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health...
FEATURE: Don’t let your house freeze
For locals in and around Stanthorpe, Hot Copper is a familiar name when it comes to keeping homes and properties comfortable and functional all...
FEATURE: Celebrating 150 years of education
Warwick Central State School is set to mark a significant milestone in 2025, celebrating its 150th anniversary. This occasion honours nearly a century and...
