Announcements

23
Jan

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? BLUE CARE GRIEF & LOSS PROGRAM may be able to help..

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one?   BLUE CARE GRIEF & LOSS PROGRAM provides emotional, social and practical support in a structured small group program of two hours per week over eight weeks.     The Stanthorpe program will meet each Monday commencing 11th February and concluding 1st April 2019 3pm – 5pm Additional programs are scheduled

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19
Jan

Celebrate Australia Day at Great Australian Bites – 2019 Region Events

Great Australian Bites Celebrate Australia Day at Great Australian Bites with home-grown music legend Ash Grunwald. Come together with family and friends in Warwick with free entry, pop-up food stalls serving local produce and a live entertainment program guaranteed to get your toes tapping while soaking up the summer atmosphere. Aussie blues star Ash Grunwald will headline the day with

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16
Jan

Southern Downs Regional Council restricts recreational activities at Storm King Dam

Water activities at Storm King Dam have been restricted in the interest of community safety due to current water levels. Storm King Dam’s capacity is currently at 56% and Southern Downs Regional Council has restricted recreational water activities to ensure the safety of community members using the dam. Power boats, jet skis or water skis at the dam are currently

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16
Jan

Council Waterwise Workshops – Keep your garden alive in this crippling drought.

As the weather continues to heat up the SDRC thought it would be a great opportunity to share some ideas on how to help keep your gardens in tip, top shape during high level water restrictions. We invest a lot in our gardens and want them to thrive in all conditions. Council has partnered with one of Warwick’s gardening guru’s

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16
Jan

Carbal Community Reconciliation Choir is calling for members of the community to SING!

Carbal Community Reconciliation Choir which is open to all residents.  Commences Wed 16th January.  Full details on the flyer. [embeddoc url=”http://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11012019165323-0001.pdf” height=”1000px” download=”all” viewer=”google” ] If you are, or know of anyone in the community whom would be interested with assisting in the construction of indigenous content for the Southern Downs Region on our website, we would love to hear

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16
Jan

Bring out your inner child, with Monster Trucks!

This year the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society are bringing Monster Trucks to the Stanthorpe Show.  Bring out the inner child in you as this is a feature for little kids and big kids alike.  The trucks will be on display throughout the show days and then come into their own as the main feature entertainment at night. Come along and see

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16
Jan

Clifton Railway Station Celebrates 150 years! | SATURDAY 9th MARCH 2019

Its on for young and old, with the arrival of the Steam Train as it rolls in from Warwick with the Town Crier to celebrate 150 Years of the Clifton Railway Station.  There will be demonstrations, displays, markets, fun for the children and much more.  SATURDAY 9th MARCH 2019. *Featured image credit to QLD state libraries (title for details)

16
Jan

2019 ShowGirls ~ Cocktails on the Green

The bi-annual Showgirls event will be a COCKTAIL party this year. It will be held under the big white marquee in the main ring at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds. Please find all the details below: What: Cocktails on the Green Where: Main Ring, Stanthorpe Showgrounds When: Saturday 19 January 2019, from 4pm to 11pm Tickets: available online through trybooking or at

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16
Jan

2019 Stanthorpe Show – FRI 1 – SUN 3 February

2019 SPANO’S SUPA IGA | STANTHORPE SHOW FRI 1 – SUN 3 FEBRUARY Come along and support your local show on Friday 1 February 2019 (local public holiday), Saturday 2 February and activities such as the Campdraft and the Ute Show extending through to Sunday. There is plenty to see and experience – exhibits, displays, demonstrations, animals, demolition derby, fireworks,

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21
Dec

My Southern Downs Website Change of Hands

From the 1st of January 2019,  https://mysoutherndowns.com.au will be changing hands to a private operator, and things are only going to improve. For those of you whom do not yet know, GraniteNet Inc. was forced to close it’s doors and cease operations back in November due to a lack of support for it’s Board, and the positions there in that

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