Stanthorpe in 1881
Stanthorpe station opened on 3 May 1881, when the Queensland Railway's Southern line was extended from Warwick.
It served as the terminus of the...
Top bakeries recognised
Two of Stanthorpe’s bakeries have been named some of country Australia’s best in recent lists.
Foxy’s Bakery was listed as one of the ‘10 Best...
Sugarloaf Road application approved against recommendation
Southern Downs Regional Council approved the change representations made in relation to an application at 43 Sugarloaf Road, Stanthorpe against the recommendation in the...
Report sheds light on planning strain
A report noted at last week's meeting shed light on the strain Southern Downs Regional Council's planning department is currently under.
Council noted the operational...
SDRC approves motion to accept donation of land for SES use
Southern Downs Regional Council approved a motion to accept a donation of land at the recent ordinary council meeting.
The motion saw council accept the...
Planning application rejected again over agriculture concerns
A planning application lodged by McNally Constructions came back to Southern Downs Regional Council for a third time at last week's meeting, with councillors...
Construction underway
Work is underway on a new service station and fast food outlet on Albion and Percy streets, with construction commencing on 20 January.
The...
Kimi: a social commentary
Steven Soderbergh’s latest directorial venture, Kimi, was released on Binge on 10 February.
It stars Zoë Kravitz as Angela Childs, a tech worker who...
Ambassadors’ fundraising journey’s complete
The Apple and Grape Festival fundraising journey for the Young Ambassadors was completed on Sunday.
However, the eight ambassadors still have three weeks left...
Busking in brief
Busking Championships
Stanthorpe’s CBD will be a hive of talent as we host the South East Qld Finals of the 2022 Australian National Busking Championships....
SDRC notes corporate and community services report
Southern Downs Regional Council received and noted the Corporate and Community Services Monthly Status Report at last week's meeting.
The report noted that the Warwick...
ARK animal of the week: Marley
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we're highlighting MARLEY.
Age: 8 years 3 months
Adoption fee: $250
About
Miss...
Staged pipeline build branded ‘disappointing’
Southern Downs councillors have been left wondering when full delivery of the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline will occur after revelations the Queensland government planned...
