Tag: News
Schooling with St Joseph’s Stanthorpe
Deciding which school to enrol your child can be a daunting and challenging decision. Considerations include academic results, class sizes, curriculum offerings, location and ability to feel...
QFF brief
Renewables in Ag Conference and Expo
QFF Energy Innovation Officer Madison Sturgess will be presenting about the flow-on benefits of microgrids in agriculture at this...
Two speed rivals together again at Leyburn
Two cars that raced each other for the inaugural Australian land speed record will appear together on the track for the first time in...
This week on the farm
Sunday was Goat Worming Day and, surprisingly, it went better than I had dared hope. We have been feeding the goats in the temporary...
Pesky little weeds
Recently, some friends told me about a weed that had just appeared out of nowhere in their garden and yard and was a real...
HAVE YOUR SAY: Focus on flying fox management on the Southern Downs
A humane and sustainable plan has been drafted to strike a balance between the ecological management of flying foxes and our community's protection.
Southern Downs...
Three places to explore in the region
Our region is full of beautiful places just waiting to be explored. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you discover something new....
News in brief
State Government announces SunWater funding
Popular community recreation facilities at several dams and weirs in regional Queensland are in line for a makeover as part...
New scam targeting Whatsapp users
A new scam known as the “mum and dad” scam has been circulating among mobile phone users and police are cautioning individuals to be...
RADF program approved at council
Four local art projects were approved for funding by Southern Downs Regional Council at the 27 July Southern Downs Regional Council meeting, including Trevor...
Pikedale Hotel’s history
The Pikedale Hotel (otherwise known also as the 10 Mile Hotel, or Malone’s Hotel) was established officially in 1879, by James and Margaret Malone...
News in brief
Cat strategy submissions closing
Submissions to Southern Downs Regional Council regarding their Cat Management Strategy 2022-2024 close on 12 August.
The draft strategy aims to provide...
Hundreds of young voices fill civic centre
Close to 800 students filled the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Tuesday for the choral music section of the Border District Eisteddfod, creating a vibrant...
