Winter wonderland thrills crowd for Snowflakes in Stanthorpe
The showgrounds became a winter playground for residents and travellers who visited the Snowflakes in Stanthorpe events over the weekend. Check out the gallery for a snowing good time.
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‘Iconic’ 36-bed Southern Downs hotel to go under the hammer
After 22 years together, the owner of an iconic Warwick hotel has decided to put the historical beauty up for auction. Find all the details here.
A toboggan good time: Snowflakes in Stanthorpe on this weekend
Subzero temperatures are predicted this weekend according to the Bureau of Meteorology ahead of Stanthorpe’s premier winter festival this weekend, which will feature a few new additions. SEE WHAT’S NEW HERE.
Students showcase musical talent at Granite Belt Strings Festival
Students from across the Southern Downs put on a show when they took part in the Granite Belt Strings Festival. Find out how their performance went here.
MAPPED: Southern Downs’ richest and poorest schools revealed
Five years of financial data has been analysed to reveal the Southern Downs schools with the deepest pockets, with public schools topping the list. SEE HOW YOUR SCHOOL COMPARES.
Reader’s digest: Killarney community book exchange now open
The long-awaited opening of the Killarney Co-op book exchange brought many community and council representatives to the momentous event, with the community’s pleas for a full library not forgotten. Read how the event unfolded.
Support group hits the streets to celebrate migrant settlement
The Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network will celebrate its second Welcome Walk at Warwick’s Leslie Park this weekend as part of Refugee Week in Australia. It comes following a milestone of a year for the organisation.
Killarney’s voice heard with book exchange to open at Co-op
Book lovers of Killarney can rejoice, with a book exchange service soon to begin at the co-op. Here’s how it will work, and when it will open.
Improving energy efficiency focus for new farming program
A Queensland Farmers Federation initiative is at the forefront of growers minds across the Southern Downs, as it aims to educate the region on implementing environmentally friendly operational processes to reduce future on-farm energy and greenhouse gas emissions.
Team spirit shines in Stanthorpe’s 490km netball carnival trek
There was no shortage of spirit on show for the Stanthorpe Netball Association’s Inter-District teams who competed in Roma on Sunday, despite enduring a few losses. See the results here.
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