32 new Australians welcomed to Southern Downs
A group of 32 new citizens from 11 different countries were officially welcomed into the Southern Downs community during a Citizenship Ceremony held on...
Stanthorpe shines with silver in Top Tourism Town Awards
Stanthorpe has claimed silver in the Queensland Top Tourism Town 2025 Awards, a recognition that highlights the region’s growing reputation as one of the...
Walking raised $10,000 for Blazeaid
The Granite Belt community has once again shown its generosity, raising an impressive $10,000 to support BlazeAid and their work in Western Queensland through...
Landholders appeal Dalveen dog kennel rejection in court
Landholders behind Dalveen’s embattled dog kennel bid have challenged the Southern Downs Regional Council’s development rejection in court.
Lawyers working on behalf of landowners Alexander...
Southern Downs pilots to take flight at national aeromodelling festival
Four passionate model aircraft pilots from the Southern Downs are gearing up to take part in one of Australia’s biggest aeromodelling events, the Festival...
FEATURE: Beat the icy breeze this winter
When the mornings are frosty and the sun takes its time getting up, it’s tempting to stay bundled indoors with a warm drink and...
QCWA donates $500,000 to flood victims
The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) has announced an additional $500,000 in financial assistance to support Queensland families affected by recent flooding events.
The funding,...
Residents invited to ‘Yarn Up’ and shape health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Residents are being encouraged to take part in an upcoming community consultation to help shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health...
FEATURE: Don’t let your house freeze
For locals in and around Stanthorpe, Hot Copper is a familiar name when it comes to keeping homes and properties comfortable and functional all...
Innovations wins Young Grower of the Year
A vegetable grower with crops in the Southern Downs has been named the 2025 Corteva Agriscience Young Grower of the Year for his innovative...
‘An absolute blessing’: WillowTree 37 funded for four years
A surprise funding announcement from the State Government has delivered a major boost to WillowTree 37, enabling the Warwick-based women’s support centre to continue...
FEATURE: Warming up your region
As the temperature dips across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt, winter brings with it the need to get prepared—whether that means heating the...
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...
