A few of my favourite things
“These are a few of my favourite things” that I see in the southern part of the state where I’ve been for the last...
My 11th Birthday
I turned 11 on the 11th of February. I got a few lovely presents from my family including some genuine military ration packs for...
This week on the farm
I was despairing about getting my Shorthorn heifers in calf, thinking it was all too hard and wondering if I should sell them, when...
Concerns over Killarney UDF delay
Southern Downs Regional Council extended the timeframe for the completion of the Killarney Urban Design Framework (UDF) at last week's meeting.
The deadline has now...
Step aside for a rare look at the Granite Belt’s top private gardens, plus...
Six spectacular Granite Belt cool climate gardens will be open to the public celebrating The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival, Saturday 26 February...
Local wins big at Ekka
Local Stanthorpe man Jim Baxter has taken home first and second prize at the Royal Queensland Show's giant pumpkin competition on the weekend.
Jim...
Millions in funding announced for Southern Downs projects
Three projects to build a stronger Southern Downs community have been successful under the Australian Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program.
This morning, Federal...
Stanthorpe in 1881
Stanthorpe station opened on 3 May 1881, when the Queensland Railway's Southern line was extended from Warwick.
It served as the terminus of the...
Top bakeries recognised
Two of Stanthorpe’s bakeries have been named some of country Australia’s best in recent lists.
Foxy’s Bakery was listed as one of the ‘10 Best...
Sugarloaf Road application approved against recommendation
Southern Downs Regional Council approved the change representations made in relation to an application at 43 Sugarloaf Road, Stanthorpe against the recommendation in the...
Report sheds light on planning strain
A report noted at last week's meeting shed light on the strain Southern Downs Regional Council's planning department is currently under.
Council noted the operational...
SDRC approves motion to accept donation of land for SES use
Southern Downs Regional Council approved a motion to accept a donation of land at the recent ordinary council meeting.
The motion saw council accept the...
Orion festival proves thought-provoking
Film-goers from across the region braved the rain and storms for a curated screening of 10 of the 2025 Orion International Film Festival entrants....
