Council secures $426k for aerodrome upgrade
Lighting at Stanthorpe Aerodrome will be given an almost half a million dollar safety upgrade to improve visibility for pilots during tough flying conditions.
The...
NARA: Supporting workplaces with strategy, culture and wellbeing
NARA Workplace Capability Consultancy is officially launching, bringing an evidence based approach to workplace resilience, leadership, and team cohesion. NARA integrates commercial business practices,...
Calling for the next Apple and Grape Ambassadors
The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival is preparing for a milestone event in 2026, marking 60 years with a Diamond Jubilee celebration.
The Festival...
Cuddle beds comforting patients at K-Life
K-Life Aged Care (formerly Killarney Memorial Aged Care) has received a significant donation in the form of a specially designed cuddle bed, enhancing the...
WillowTree 37 Women’s Support Centre opens doors to the community
WillowTree 37 Women's Support Centre warmly invites the local community to its Open Day on Saturday 29 March 2025, from 12.30pm to 4pm. This...
Impound boxes to close after hours permanently
Impound boxes will be closed outside of council working hours permanently after the six-month trial run provided positive outcomes, yet, some councillors are not...
Rabbits Eat Lettuce heads elsewhere for 2025
Contentious music festival Rabbits Eat Lettuce will still go ahead over the Easter long weekend, but not in the Southern Downs.
Organisers revealed on Thursday,...
Councillor fires ‘green council’ shot in tense debate
A proposed biodiversity management strategy has drawn sharp criticism from Southern Downs councillors with one expressing concern at gaining a reputation as a “green...
Leslie Camp back in conversations
The future of the Leslie Dam Active Recreation Centre could be revived, as correspondence between the Southern Downs Regional Council and the Queensland Government...
Prices ‘solid’ for Stanthorpe blue ribbon weaners
Some of the region’s top weaners were among nearly 2,300 yarded at George and Fuhrmann’s annual blue ribbon weaner sale at Stanthorpe showgrounds last...
New Youth Council tackling the big issues
The Southern Downs Youth Council held its Induction Day on 27 February, bringing together over 20 high school students from across the region to...
Council’s rabbit board payment to rise by 3.5 per cent
Southern Downs Regional Council will contribute approximately $376,000 towards the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board next financial year.
The contribution, which was proposed to the council...
Lighter and older stock dominated sale
Agents and vendors combined with the help of a few dry days to yard 1318 head for the weekly sale. The yarding was dominated...
