Community champion honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship at rotary changeover
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe celebrated a very special moment at its recent changeover dinner, presenting long-time community volunteer Ros Day with a Paul...
Firefighters complete trek for charity
A group of firefighters from Marburg has successfully completed an impressive challenge by trekking over 370 kilometres along the Bicentennial National Trail to raise...
Engines to roar again at Historic Leyburn Sprints 2025
One of Queensland’s biggest and most beloved motorsport events is set to return in high gear, with the 29th Historic Leyburn Sprints roaring to...
A blaze like no other: Killarney Bonfire Night lights up
A fiery tradition will blaze to life again this Saturday as Killarney gears up for its annual Bonfire Night.
Held at the Killarney Showgrounds, the...
A night of elegance and impact
Preparations are in full swing for the 2025 Bling & Bow Tie Dinner, hosted by the Rotary Club of The Granite Belt (RCOTGB).
This...
Set sail on a journey of a lifetime with Viking
Imagine gliding through Europe’s most iconic landscapes, surrounded by history, culture, and luxury. Thanks to Viking and your local newspaper, one lucky reader will...
RBA running hot and cold on interest rates: REIQ
The Reserve Bank of Australia is running hot and cold cash rate cuts, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
The decision to...
Nothing beats local coffee
There’s something special about that first sip of coffee in the morning. For many, it’s a daily ritual, the comforting aroma, the warmth of...
Bright future for First Nations health cadets
The future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leadership is looking strong in the Southern Downs and surrounding Darling Downs region, with a...
Fifth ambassador of Apple and Grape
Eighteen-year-old Ashley Wren has been officially named as the fifth entrant in the 2026 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Young Ambassador Program.
Proudly sponsored by...
Ag shows given first state funding boost since 2006
Southern Downs show societies have been given their first permanent state funding boost in nearly two decades.
Shows in Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney and Allora will...
Elders honoured at NAIDOC morning tea
Elders from across the Southern Downs gathered at Warwick BUSHkids this week for a special Goolburri Elder’s Morning Tea, sharing traditional food, stories and...
Connecting and celebrating Seniors
October is Queensland Seniors Month and Southern Downs Regional Council is encouraging people of all ages to connect and celebrate the valuable contributions seniors...
