ACRRM recognises exceptional Rural Generalists with distinguished service awards
Dr Tom Doolan, a longtime advocate for rural healthcare and education, has been honoured with a 2024 Distinguished Service Award by the Australian College...
Learning more about the local flora
Twenty years ago a group of plant lovers, interested in cataloguing and recording the unique flora of the Granite Belt came together to form...
Improving community input on environmental discussions
Much has been said on the need to improve community input into the development of wind projects in Queensland. GBSAN is on the record...
Council briefs
Hunting after hours
Night-time hunting might be the preserve of vampires and their slayers in the world of fiction, but in the Southern Downs...
Country Press urges new LNP Government to strengthen regional news
The Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) congratulates the Crisafulli Government on its historic election win and is ready to work with the government to...
Campaign launched to end dodgy ‘super grab’ poisoning PALM scheme
Stanthorpe has long been a hub for workers in the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, with many helping to fill labour shortages across...
Celebrate a century with Greenlands
Greenlands State School will mark its 100th anniversary this Saturday, 2 November, with a celebration that will bring together generations of students, families, and...
Applethorpe gears up for inaugural Community Fete
Applethorpe State School is excited to launch its first-ever community fete this Saturday, 2 November offering a full day of entertainment, delicious food, and...
Lister unswayed on federal coalition’s nuclear power pledge
Southern Downs MP James Lister has held firm on his energy stance in spite of mounting pressure for Queensland’s new government to back the...
Survey finds Australians waiting up to 10 years before seeking mental health support
A major survey by Beyond Blue has revealed that Australians are grappling with mental health issues for up to a decade before seeking help,...
Honouring the bond between generations
On Sunday, families across the Southern Downs came together to celebrate National Grandparents Day, with local events providing a heartwarming opportunity for generations to...
Granting the community
The Stanthorpe RSL Services Club held its annual Community Grants presentation on Monday, 21 October, providing more than $127,000 in funding to 65 local...
Celebrate the holidays
The festive season is just around the corner, offering businesses in the Southern Downs the perfect opportunity to host memorable Christmas functions. These gatherings...
