St Joseph’s internationally recognised
Stanthorpe’s St Joseph’s School has been internationally recognised for its Visible Learning Program, becoming one in just eight schools worldwide to reach top status.
Principal...
Warwick to host Melbourne Cup
As the Melbourne Cup embarks this weekend on a months-long tour around Australia, the Southern Downs prepares to join racing history.
Warwick has officially been...
Council staff face redundancy
Southern Downs Regional Council last week confirmed it had undertaken some “internal changes” that saw several staff made redundant.
In a statement released on Friday...
Stanthorpe’s 150th logo chosen
Southern Downs Regional Council has officially passed the artwork for Stanthorpe's 150th and decided on a date for the celebration.
Jennie Wardle’s design was chosen...
Old bookstore off local heritage register
Southern Downs Regional Council has officially removed 34 Albion Street from the Local Heritage Register at the request of the owners.
The building is being...
Is dairy farming dying?
In the not-too-distant past, virtually every family in Freestone Valley had a dairy farm.
Today, fourth-generation dairy farmer Bill McVeigh is one of only two...
Covid-19 exposure site in Warwick
Queensland Health has identified United Petroleum at 86 Wallace Street as a Covid-19 exposure site.
Any person who attended the location between 5.30pm and 5.45pm...
Next step for dam
Southern Downs Regional Council has received an application to mine nearly half a million tonnes of clay at Pikedale for Granite Belt Water’s Emu...
Hippy shop finds new vibe
An iconic store in the heart of Stanthorpe will soon change hands, but its new owners promise its mission will remain the same.
Many know...
Help Warwick break a world record
The Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre has announced an exciting new event for this year's Jumpers and Jazz in July festival.
For the first...
Morgan Park club celebrates funding
A local remote control flying club has been presented with grant-funded equipment to assist it in its recovery from drought.
The keys to a brand...
Landmark 102yo church sold
After just one month on the market, the Darling Downs’ famous Deuchar Church has been sold at auction.
With pine timber flooring, curved exposed beams...
‘It’s relaxed, it’s local’: Businesses set to Jingle and Mingle
Warwick is set to come alive with festive spirit as Jingle and Mingle and the Artisan Twilight Markets return on Friday 5 December, giving...
