Time to roll up your sleeves is now
With Covid-19 still very much a present threat in the country, the time to be vaccinated is now.
Current data shows that 589 people are...
Dedicated quarantine facilities mean more seasonal workers for Queensland
The creation of dedicated quarantine facilities will allow more Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal Workers Program (PLS/SWP) workers into Queensland, providing more help to...
Fast and furious
Allora locals raised at the Connecting with Council meeting earlier this month that speed limits on a handful of roads in town are disruptively...
This week on the farm
Farming is always full of ups and downs and this week was no exception. I put a couple of ewes and their lambs in...
Chamber has new committee
Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce held their AGM earlier this month, voting in a new committee.
The AGM was held at the Queensland College of Wine...
International Football Club Stanthorpe is heading towards its 60th anniversary.
International Football Club Stanthorpe is heading towards its 60th anniversary. Tradition and talent have walked side-by-side throughout the institution, representing the most popular sport...
State Government has promised $400,000 for the assistance and services to the Afghan community
The State Government has promised $400,000 for the assistance and services to the Afghan community through Queensland’s Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS).
In the...
Domestic violence on rise in region
The number of referrals and supports being provided to victims of sexual violence in the Southern Downs Region has increased 50 per cent over...
A diamond anniversary
Earlier this month, Bill and Nancy Gross celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
They celebrated with their four children and all their grandchildren, except three, at...
Students seeking help to deal with pressure
The demand for mental health and wellbeing has increased at HeadSpace, a free and confidential service that helps young people in the Southern Downs...
“I don’t teach classes. I teach students,“ says teacher David Hanna
David Hanna’s eyes fill with tears when he speaks about his passion for teaching and his duty as an educator.
“Have you ever seen...
Exercise to improve cancer survivors’ lives
In 2011, Imelda Thomas Bacon was diagnosed with treatable but incurable metastatic breast cancer.
After seven months of targeted therapy, she is in remission...
Huge bovine leap
An exciting new era has started for WiseRepro in Glen Aplin with the official opening on Monday 10 November of a new bovine genetic...
