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Stanthorpe snow hopes fade for weekend
Tourists hoping to catch a rare white winter in Queensland’s cold capital this weekend might have to temper expectations.
While the weather bureau has not...
Southern Downs teachers join first statewide strike in 16 years
Public school union teachers across the Southern Downs will walk off the job next Wednesday 6 August as part of the first state school...
Soldiers Memorial nears centenary
In February next year, the Stanthorpe Soldiers Memorial will turn 100, although its story is even older.
Discussions had begun in 1918 around how to...
Kitty’s dressed for bowls
Once upon a time (Sunday), the Kiss The Kitty Fours Competition was played with bowlers using kitties (jacks) with woollen jumpers instead of the...
New planning laws to give regional Queenslanders a stronger voice on renewable projects
Regional communities across Queensland will have a greater say in renewable energy developments under new legislation introduced by the Crisafulli Government.
The Planning (Social...
Powerlink community grants now open for Southern Downs
Community groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations across the Southern Downs are once again eligible to apply for Powerlink Queensland’s annual community grants program.
The Powerlink...
Council discusses possible Killarney community garden
A proposal for a dedicated community garden in Killarney’s Canning Park is receiving serious consideration from the Southern Downs Regional Council.
At a council information...
How new maternity care is helping ease pregnancy fears
Mothers have embraced an increasingly popular type of maternity service on the Southern Downs which pairs pregnant women with just one midwife before, during...
Record breaking lamb sales
Agents and vendors combined to present a total of 1904 head to the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The market was firm to dearer...
Historic opposites with weather for sales
The weather played historic opposites for the livestock markets this week as the rain limited deliveries for the cattle market on a Monday after...
Ridgwell and Southee take out pairs
Peter Ridgwell and Ray Southee have taken out the monthly pairs competition on a countback at Warwick East Bowls Club on Thursday.
Sixteen teams...
Final Apple and Grape ambassador
The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival has officially announced its sixth and final Young Ambassador for 2026, Rylee Vedelago, proudly sponsored by Pursehouse Rural.
For...
Questacon’s Science Circus returns to Warwick
Canberra’s Questacon will be coming to the Southern Downs with the Questacon Science Circus, making the trip up to Warwick during these school holidays....
