A Swan Creek hero
While researching the Anzacs of the Southern Downs who fought in the Great War of 1914–18, there appears to be quite a few men...
One of Allora’s war heroes
When researching Allora’s greatest war heroes, it is difficult to decide which one is perhaps the greatest. This small town on the Darling Downs...
From bartering to an array of foreign coins
What was Australia’s currency before the 1919 penny was first minted on Australian soil? In colonial times, coins in use were produced overseas in...
The Parker family legacy
Australia entered World War II on 3 September 1939 in support of the United Kingdom’s declaration of war on Nazi Germany.
This resulted in Australian...
Renewables and sustainability
The global community is facing two great environmental challenges – combatting climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and stemming the loss...
The youngest Talgai hero
The story of Mortimer Car Clark was about the eldest son of the Clarks of Talgai homestead. A written tribute to John, the youngest...
The return of the hungry horses
When I was young (many decades ago) we lived on a small family farm at Wheatvale near Warwick.
Our lifestyle was close to the organic...
Autumn Lane
Take a walk on a fresh day in autumn
Down a leaf-strewn lane
Hand-in-hand with someone you love
And gaze in awe at the...
A home to heroes
Talgai Homestead, situated near the small town of Allora, has a unique and varied history since its construction in 1868 by pastoralist, George Edwin...
Care packages hit home
Home Care Packages provide a coordinated approach to help you stay independent at home for longer. You work with your chosen aged care service...
Time for winter makeover
The month of June on the Southern Downs means just one thing: winter has arrived. But that doesn’t mean you have to hibernate under...
Winter warmers at MWF
Imagine basking in the cosy ambiance of a crackling fire during the winter season or relishing the instant comfort provided by gas heating.
In the...
Dalveen to host first combined Australia Day awards
Dalveen State School will host the Southern Downs Regional Council’s first combined Australia Day awards ceremony in 2025.
Next month’s Citizen of the Year awards...
