Goodbyes, proud moments
On Sunday morning when I went down to feed the pigs I arrived at the silo to find to my horror that the lid...
Polo returns to the Region
The Downs Polo Club has a long history in the Clifton community and this weekend the club will battle it out for the historic...
Delays at Cunninghams Gap
Southern Downs residents driving between home and Brisbane or the Gold Coast are advised that traffic conditions are currently being impacted by the Cunninghams...
New president for Stanthorpe Probus
A big welcome to the new committee for 2023, headed by President Nick Hese.
Thank you all so much for taking up these...
Connecting with Killarney
About 30 people gathered at the Killarney Senior Citizens Hall for the Connecting With Council meeting held last week (12 April).
All councillors and...
Catching up for a cuppa and chat
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt has done it tough in recent years with floods, bushfires and storms but a joint government initiative is...
Helping overcome grief
Sadness, confusion, anger, guilt and fear. People experience grief in many ways and it’s normal for bereavement to bring with it a mixture of...
New offerings at Amiens Legacy Centre
There is no such thing as resting on your laurels for the Amiens Legacy Centre. The picturesque little historical precinct, situated on Goldfields Road...
Twin celebration worlds apart
Horses and buggies were still the main mode of transport when Avon Hayes and her twin sister Daphne were born 104 years ago near...
Coming together for Easter
Churches of Christ Aged Care in Warwick hosted its annual Easter Fun Day on Thursday with help from Mercy and the SDRC Library.
The day...
Life changed forever, but still being positive
It was a simple accident. Penny Bailey slipped on some water on the floor while defrosting the freezer in the garage. In the blink...
Southern Downs councillors divided over water report
“I’m calling a division, Mr Mayor.”
So said Councillor Cynthia McDonald after a vote to accept a report by Councillor Stephen Tancred was passed by...


















