Southern Downs misses Postie Bike Challenge
The Postie Bike Challenge was set to come through the Southern Downs via Warwick but according to a spokesperson, they had the change course...
New research highlights importance of screening for breast cancer patients
This Women’s Health Week, Cancer Council Queensland is shining light on their new research that has provided greater clarity on the survival benefits that...
Reading together encouraged
Susan Cruickshank, Shannon and Lani Freeman, Laura and Brady Price, and Alex and Ivy Bond enjoyed storytime at the Warwick library last week, with...
10 things to know from Queensland Farmers’ Federation
1. A joint-funded project through the US-Australia Fulbright Commission, Central Queensland University and The Ohio State University is recruiting input through a brief, anonymous...
Condamine Country Art and Open Studio Trail approaching
Returning for its third year, the Condamine Country Art and Open Studio Trail (CCART) gives Southern Downs artists the opportunity to reveal their processes...
Olsens product of the month
Olsen’s product of the month for May 2022 is... Equigard
This time of year the bot flies are quite bad, and Equigard is just what...
SDRC passes defence exemption
Southern Downs Regional Council passed a motion at the recent Ordinary Council Meeting to apply an exemption for defence industry opportunities and procurement.
The motion...
Four brave heroes of World War I
On the night of 22nd July 1917, amid the heavy battles and aerial bombing from the German forces at Ypres and Armentiers during World...
State budget delivers funding for health system
The 2022-23 State Budget delivers record funding for Queensland’s health and hospital system, including $1.009 billion for the Darling Downs region, to ensure better,...
Councillors discuss local libraries
Local councillors discussed libraries across the region in the recent Ordinary Council Meeting.
Cr Jo McNally raised in general business that a Stanthorpe local had...
Council’s plans for Condamine River Road
After being closed since November last year, Condamine River Road finally reopened to the public, but the rain over the weekend forced its closure...
A riot of colour
Driving through Tenterfield recently I was delighted to see their flourishing roadside garden beds. Some were filled with a profusion of pansies while others...


















