Celebrate NAIDOC Week across the region
A celebration of culture, resilience and community spirit will take place in Warwick on Wednesday 16 July, as part of this year’s NAIDOC Week...
The trip of a lifetime awaits
One lucky reader has the chance to win the ultimate travel experience – an 8-day Viking “Rhine Getaway” river cruise for two, including return...
Darling Downs Health urges community to take precautions as respiratory illnesses surge
Residents across are being urged to take simple preventative measures to protect themselves and others from a growing wave of respiratory illnesses this winter.
Darling...
Lost trophy of 1949 Australian Grand Prix returns to Leyburn Sprints
After more than two decades out of the public eye, the long-lost winner’s trophy from the inaugural 1949 Australian Grand Prix is returning home...
Snowflakes Saturday spectacular
Get ready for a frosty family adventure! On Saturday, 5 July, the Stanthorpe Showgrounds will be transformed into a captivating winter wonderland with real...
Best value for money wines
Ballandean Estate’s 2023 Nebbiolo has secured a prestigious Special Value rosette from the Halliday Wine Companion, placing it among Australia’s top 28 best value-for-money...
Long service recognised
Four men, who between them have clocked up 135 years working for the Southern Downs Regional Council, have been recognised for their long service.
At...
Snowflakes downtown Friday
On Friday 4 July, the heart of Stanthorpe will come alive with the return of Downtown Friday as part of the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe...
The trek against cancer
Three determined trekkers are currently making their way toward Killarney, set to finish a six-day, 370-kilometre journey this Saturday as part of The Great...
Winds send temps plunging as Southern Downs feels impact of weather bomb
Fog has blanketed Stanthorpe while strong winds from a weather bomb impacting the New South Wales coast batter the town, causing temperatures to feel...
Rate rise neither ‘sustainable’ nor ‘fair’, councillor says
Southern Downs councillor Joel Richters has called a rate hike resulting in some paying hundreds extra as neither “sustainable” nor “fair”.
Cr Richters was one...
Mayor’s budget address
Presenting the Southern Downs Regional Council’s 2025-26 budget during a special meeting of council, Mayor Melissa Hamilton described the council as being “at a...
State title for Stanthorpe player
Stanthorpe’s Imogen Staley has taken the next step in her basketball career – helping the Toowoomba Mountaineers Under 14 team to a State Championship...
