Revealed: What SDRC will prioritise across the next financial year
The newly proposed council budget has revealed what’s high on the priority list over the next 12 months. Find out what’s in store here.
Community
Crowned: Stanthorpe’s favourite teacher of 2025
A beloved primary teacher who knew she wanted to be a teacher since the ripe age of eight has been voted as Stanthorpe’s favourite teacher. See her humble reflection on her more than 30 years of teaching.
‘All bells and whistles’: Renewable project receives cold shoulder
A proposed wind farm west of Stanthorpe set to be the size of more than 30,000 MCG playing fields has received an unwelcome response from residents. Here’s why.
‘I think I’m dying’: Teen’s almost fateful kidney failure misdiagnosis
A teenager’s life changed in an instant after a series of misdiagnosed symptoms came to a head and saw him comatose, fighting for his life. Now his grandmother hopes to raise awareness for other families.
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‘National highway disgrace’: State of regional highway comes under fire
The state of a major regional highway has come under fire with a local resident living in fear of the worst each time a loved one travels along the pothole-filled stretch.
Showgirl winner calls on next generation to keep tradition alive
The 2025 showgirl winner, who has dreams of becoming a mounted cop, hopes to inspire young people to get involved in country shows so the longstanding tradition grows into the future.
My First Year: 2025 Southern Downs preppies shine
A number of Southern Downs primary schools participated in our My First Year photo series, showcasing the region’s next generation of talented prep students. SEE THE GALLERY HERE.
‘Boutique, more affordable’: The SEQ gem tourists are flocking to
Airbnb data has revealed the cool climate of the southern Queensland border and its tapestry of rich and vibrant wines to be a top destination among travellers. Here’s why.
Popular music festival’s future revealed after council shutdown
An electronic music festival has confirmed its next steps for the event, after it was refused a permit by the regional area it has called home for the past five years.
‘Not wanted, not needed’: Controversial music festival stirs regional community
Southern Downs residents have laid their feelings bare about the future of a popular music and arts festival that’s 2025 event now hangs in the balance, with a majority of residents divided over the controversial event. Here’s what you had to say.
REVEALED: Southern Downs’ cutest cat of 2025
The community has rallied together and nominated more than a dozen purr-fect pets to go in the running to be crowned the region’s cutest. Get your votes in here.
Alfred set to dump up to 150mm, cause flash flooding in southwest
The wider Darling Downs hasn’t quite escaped the clutches of the backlash from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with the region set to receive up to 150mm in the next 24 hours, before settings its sights on the west. Here’s the latest.
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