Celebrating our local champions

Join Southern Downs Regional Council for a community celebration honouring our local champions who inspire and make a difference in the region.

This family-friendly event is a wonderful way to connect with your community, celebrate achievements and welcome new Australian citizens.

Getting There: Free buses will be available from Warwick and Stanthorpe to ensure everyone can join the celebration. Bus schedules and details will be announced soon - stay tuned!

We look forward to seeing you there as we come together to honour the spirit of the Southern Downs.

Thank you to Dalveen State School for hosting this event.

Event schedule

• 9:00 am – 11:00 am: Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards
• 11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Live music, morning tea, and a fun community game

Bus times

• Stanthorpe buses depart to Dalveen - 2 coach buses, leaving from 8:15 am and 8:30 am from the Stanthorpe Civic Centre, 61 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
• Stanthorpe buses return from Dalveen - 2 coach buses depart from Dalveen State School, 40 Pine Crescent, Dalveen at 12:15 pm, dropping guests back to the Stanthorpe Civic Centre
• Warwick buses depart to Dalveen - 2 coach buses, leaving from 8:00 am and 8:15 am from the Warwick Council Office carpark, 64 Fitzroy Street, Warwick
• Warwick buses return to Dalveen - 2 coach buses depart from Dalveen State School, 40 Pine Crescent, Dalveen at 12:15 pm, dropping guests back to the Warwick Council Office carpark