New travel podcast shines a spotlight on the Southern Downs. New travel podcast shines a spotlight on the Southern Downs. 9 April 2021 Sue and Tony Hoopmann (Adjinbilly Rainforest Retreat), Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi, podcast creator...
More infoDrum roll please: Stanthorpe 150th Anniversary Celebration Advisory Committee announced
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More infoEnthusiastic travel writers hosted on the Granite Belt
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More infoApplications open: $150k available to drought-affected community organisations
Applications open: $150k available to drought-affected community organisations Applications open: $150k available to drought-affected community organisations 6 April 2021 While our dams are at full urban supply capacity, the region is still...
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More infoGood news keeps flowing: Water restrictions relaxed to 200L/p/d
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More infoAn environmental sustainability strategy for the Southern Downs is one step closer!
An environmental sustainability strategy for the Southern Downs is one step closer! An environmental sustainability strategy for the Southern Downs is one step closer! 30 March 2021 The Southern Downs Environmental Sustainability Strategy (SDESS)...
More infoCondamine River Road remains closed
Condamine River Road remains closed Condamine River Road remains closed 08 April 2021 Due to safety concerns for road users following the significant rain event experienced on the Southern Downs recently, the Condamine River Road will remain...
More infoBig question: What’s the next step for water restrictions and carting?
Big question: What’s the next step for water restrictions and carting? Big question: What’s the next step for water restrictions and carting? 25 March 2021 What a difference 48-hours makes! Following heavy rain in the right catchments, the...
More infoCouncil’s fresh approach to waste reduction and recycling
Council’s fresh approach to waste reduction and recycling Council’s fresh approach to waste reduction and recycling 25 March 2021 Draft plan now ready for community feedback The Southern Downs community is invited to review and comment on...
More infoHey you! Calling the region’s resilient youth to express themselves
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More infoDam, that is a good sight!
Dam, that is a good sight! Dam, that is a good sight! 24 March 2021 Storm King Dam at Stanthorpe has spilled
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