A festival for the people
In celebration of its 60th year, the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is inviting the community to participate in a public forum.
The...
Rodeo ready for the next Queen
South-East Queensland’s premier annual rodeo and campdraft event is set to welcome more than 30,000 cowboys and cowgirls from the city, beach and beyond...
Focused on affordable housing
Southern Downs Regional Council has taken action to address the region’s shortage of affordable housing by engaging Regional Housing Limited to explore external funding...
Warmer months call for water safety
A recent non-fatal incident at Leslie Dam has sparked renewed calls for water safety awareness as the Southern Downs heads into the warmer months....
Revved up for 16th VW Drags
Volkswagen lovers descended upon Warwick over the weekend for the 16th annual VW Drags, a thrilling event that brought together enthusiasts from across the...
First turbines turned on at MacIntyre wind farm
The largest operating onshore wind farm in Australia and the southern hemisphere has finally begun generating power right on Warwick’s doorstep.
Spanish renewables developer Acciona...
Labor unveils Southern Downs candidate as election campaign officially begins
Queensland Labor have announced Stanthorpe resident and former aspiring Southern Downs councillor Greg Johnson as its state election candidate just three weeks out from...
Expo focusing on improving for future generations
The 2024 Hermitage Research Facility Schools Plant Science Expo and Awards Day, saw a remarkable level of participation from across the globe, with students...
Tourism takeover in the region
The Southern Downs is defying tourism downturns seen across Queensland, with the region continuing to attract visitors while popular destinations like the Gold Coast...
Spring Fair brings community together
The Country Spring Fair brought a wave of family fun to the Southern Downs, with locals and visitors flocking to Leslie Park to enjoy...
Celebrate seniors at Steam Railway
October is Seniors Month, the Southern Downs Steam Railway are rolling out the red carpet to honour the wonderful seniors in the Southern Downs!...
Infrastructure charge dissent
A request by the Southern Downs Steam Railway Association Inc (SDSR) that the Southern Downs Regional Council drop infrastructure charges for a proposed tourist...
Grand old station on track for revival
After extensive repairs, Queensland’s only sandstone passenger railway station is back on track.
A crowd of up to 1,000 filled the platforms of Warwick’s 139-year-old...
