Planning application rejected again over agriculture concerns
A planning application lodged by McNally Constructions came back to Southern Downs Regional Council for a third time at last week's meeting, with councillors...
Construction underway
Work is underway on a new service station and fast food outlet on Albion and Percy streets, with construction commencing on 20 January.
The...
Kimi: a social commentary
Steven Soderbergh’s latest directorial venture, Kimi, was released on Binge on 10 February.
It stars Zoë Kravitz as Angela Childs, a tech worker who...
Ambassadors’ fundraising journey’s complete
The Apple and Grape Festival fundraising journey for the Young Ambassadors was completed on Sunday.
However, the eight ambassadors still have three weeks left...
Busking in brief
Busking Championships
Stanthorpe’s CBD will be a hive of talent as we host the South East Qld Finals of the 2022 Australian National Busking Championships....
SDRC notes corporate and community services report
Southern Downs Regional Council received and noted the Corporate and Community Services Monthly Status Report at last week's meeting.
The report noted that the Warwick...
ARK animal of the week: Marley
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we're highlighting MARLEY.
Age: 8 years 3 months
Adoption fee: $250
About
Miss...
Apple and Grape arches up
The arches for the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival were mounted on Sunday morning, 13 February.
Apple and Grape Festival president Russell Wantling said...
Dunny discussions at Council
Concerns over Leslie Dam facilities were raised in the general business portion of last week's Southern Down Regional Council meeting.
Cr Andrew Gale raised the...
Karara Hall break-ins
Police are investigating a break and enter that has occurred between Wednesday 9 February at midday and Sunday 13 February Karara’s barbecue catering shed.
Police...
Covid cases rise in Queensland schools
Covid-19 cases in schools are on the rise after nearly two weeks of in-person learning resumed on 7 February, despite Queensland reaching its peak....
Fundraiser for local puppy
Southern Downs ARK started a GoFundMe fundraiser on 1 February to help cover the surgery costs for one of its puppies, Baxter.
Baxter is...
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....
