Our backyard
Due to the great success of the 2020 Stanthorpe Eco Expo launch, this year is lining up to bring even more green empowerment to...
SDRC requests locals tidy up around their water meters
With water meter readings beginning across the region from Monday 23 August 2021, Southern Downs Regional Council has encouraged residents to ensure that water...
Community and cops unite for road safety
Southern Downs locals had an opportunity to share a coffee with a cop on Sunday 15 August, as Warwick Police launched Road Safety Week...
This week on the farm
Another busy week on the farm.
The long awaited lambs have not arrived but Snowflake the goat had twins – one of which was killed...
Q&A with Jamie Deacon
This week, for Warwick and Stanthorpe Today’s Q&A, Warwick Police Officer in Charge JAMIE DEACON volunteered his time to share what led him to...
Pub gears up for month of festivities
The Darling Downs Hotel, more commonly known as the Sandy Creek Pub, has an exciting lineup of events planned for the coming months.
This Saturday...
New laws to protect Queensland’s crime-fighting animals
The Palaszczuk Government today announced it would introduce tough new laws to protect police dogs and police horses and impose harsher penalties on those...
Native plants: Beautiful and functional
I’ve been busy spreading assorted seeds over my garden and watering them in a hope that some will germinate. I am here to tell...
Rare sheep arrive on the Downs
Gary and Georgina Brennand have recently purchased an 130-acre farm at Elbow Valley, but they are no strangers to the Southern Downs.
I first met...
David Sommerlad – a summary compiled by Barry Wilson
David J. R. Sommerlad achieved legendary status as an editor, writer, administrator and educator in the Australian Regional newspaper industry. He was a proactive...
Vaccine clinics making their mark
The Warwick clinic is set to vaccinate a good portion of the community, after high numbers at recent clinics.
More than 1500 locals got their...
Trailer incident leaves boy with head injuries
A young boy was airlifted to hospital from a property at Leyburn on Sunday 22 August, after he was “crushed” by a trailer.
A RACQ...
Warwick Cowboy takes on world’s best
Warwick Cowboy Callum Miller is set to take on some of the best in the world this weekend in Edmonton in Alberta Canada.
The 30-year-old...
