Exploring a new culture
Talofa! (Hello in Samoan). In cultural studies at the School of Total Education, Year 8 students have been exploring Pacific Islands.
Students tried some keke...
Q&A with Leanne Cameron
This week’s Q&A is with Warwick identity Leanne Cameron. Many would know her from her work with LJ Hooker Warwick. Thank you for your...
Virgin rockets on the way
The Southern Downs can expect to see rockets shooting through the skyscape as early as 2024 after Wagners Corporation signed a deal with Virgin...
Disaster resilience conference encourages participation
A two-day Building Inclusive Disaster Resilient Communities (BIDRC) conference was held at Churches of Christ’s auditorium on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September, with...
Year 9 students prepping for camping adventure
The Year 9 Discovery students have been practising setting up their campsite in preparation for their Outback Challenge and Rites of Passage Event in...
Rose City FM granted
Southern Downs Regional Council approved a trustee lease for Rose City FM at the 14 September Ordinary Council Meeting.
Councillors approved a trustee lease to...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting ANISE.
Age: 15 weeks
Adoption fee: $550
About
Please meet Anise, one...
A mutual love of cricket between countries
Sixteen individuals from around the globe took the Oath of Allegiance last month at Stanthorpe Civic Centre to become naturalised Aussies.
Southern Downs Mayor Vic...
Plan divides Yangan locals
A proposed short-term accommodation at Yangan has divided locals, who feel the development will have a number of repercussions on the tight-knit town.
The development...
Rain pain for roads
While community concerns over the ongoing chronic deterioration of our regional roads is justifiable, Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Vic Pennisi believes it will...
Voluntary bin service viable
After Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) decided to make the kerbside waste expansion in rural areas voluntary in early July, 779 residents have since...
Editor’s desk
After graduating from university last year, I made the move to the Southern Downs when I landed this journalist job at Warwick and Stanthorpe...
Wieambilla shootings ‘not a terrorist act’: coroner
Three conspiracy theorists had shared delusions but did not carry out a terrorist act when they ambushed police in an attack that killed six...
