Granite Belt farewells dedicated community leader
After more than eight years of dedicated service, including five as Manager, Jen Leigh has officially retired from her role at the Granite Belt...
Chamber on the road
The Warwick Chamber of Commerce took its popular Business at Dusk series on the road, hosting the event at the Allora Railway Hotel for...
Mobile CCTV targets illegal dumping across Southern Downs
Southern Downs Regional Council is stepping up efforts to curb illegal dumping, rolling out a mobile CCTV unit to monitor known hotspots and catch...
From classroom to career
There is something to be said for bringing industry leaders and school students together, and last week’s SCOTS PGC College Business Breakfast at Club...
New things for border community
Just over the border in Jennings, a shop with it all is opening its doors on Friday.
Locals have a new place to explore...
Southern Downs educators rally for resources and support
Union teachers and school leaders in the Southern Downs are continuing to rally after school hours, determined to keep attention on issues affecting state...
Wellbeing takes centre stage
The inaugural Allora Rural Women’s Wellness Day has been hailed a resounding success, with close to 250 women gathering at the Allora Showgrounds on...
Community unite for World Suicide Prevention Day walk
The Southern Downs community will come together on Tuesday, September 10, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, a global day of awareness and connection...
Church garage sale with Egyptian flavour
If you've never been to a church garage sale, here's a tip for a Stanthorpe event taking place on Saturday (6 September) – expect...
Elbow Valley Beef’s sustainable edge gains recognition
Southern Downs agribusiness Elbow Valley Beef has been named one of five finalists in the 2025 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, recognised for its...
Making a splash for cancer research
For Stanthorpe local Jayme Simpson, the month of August meant more than just cold winter mornings; it meant diving headfirst into icy water every...
Clear up recycling confusion
Southern Downs households are still struggling to sort their waste, with a study conducted by an environmental consultancy showing 20 per cent of items...
Tough legislation strengthens the war on vapes
A nation-leading crackdown to stub out the sale of illegal vapes will mean landlords who lease shopfronts to illegal tobacconists and vape vendors face...
