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Discover how Brendan Harvey, a carpenter from Euky, continues the family tradition by excelling in the Stanthorpe show cattle competition. Learn about his wins and the Harveys' esteemed history. ....
The past year’s swelling tourist numbers have been accompanied by a spate of development applications for exciting new accommodation sites, breweries and distilleries, and more. Check out our wrap of the 10 most exciting developments headed for the Southern Downs: KILLARNEY RIVERFRONT FARMSTAY Already one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Southern Downs, Killarney is set to gain an exclusive new tourist park. The 10-site Booyong Tourist Park will be situated on 100ha of agricultural land near the Condamine River, with riverfront views available at six of the sites. Developer Paul Stumkat stated in his application the tourist park would make the most of the natural scenery and provide guests with “an easily accessible bush camping experience”. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only A one-of-a-kind glamping experience will soon hit the Southern Downs, with a Severnlea tourist development the latest in a suite of new projects to be approved. An application to establish the intimate guest operation at 199 Stabilies Rd was first brought up with Southern Downs Regional Council in January. Gary Hayes and partners submitted the application on behalf of property owner Jo Sorbello, which proposed the construction of two glamping sites on the 5ha property backing onto the Severn River. The two sites will house a maximum of four guests and span 240 sqm, and each tent will include ensuites, ceiling fans and fixed power. ....
Premium Content Subscriber only The development boom that swept through the Southern Downs in 2020 only looks to be ramping up this year, with new proposals flooding in each week. Whether it’s a new industrial or hospitality business or a spate of potential accommodation hot spots, towns from Warwick to the Granite Belt could be set to benefit. Find our top five picks for the most exciting developments in the pipeline right now below: Proposed site for Budget Steel Warwick at the corner of Project and Enterprise Sts. Picture: SDRC BUDGET STEEL WARWICK A site at the corner of Project and Enterprise Sts in Warwick’s industrial area could soon be home to an extension of a mainstay metalworking business. ....