SOUTHERN DOWNS

Connecting after disasters with Telstra

Stanthorpe, along with other towns in the Darling Downs and South West communities, is set to benefit from Telstra’s upgrades, ensuring seamless reconnection with...

Stanthorpe student bound for Western Front

A Stanthorpe high school student is set to embark on the pilgrimage of a lifetime. Year 10 student Grace Roberts will jet off to Europe...

Digging in for mine fight

When Granite Belt resident Yvonne Rose received a letter advising her of a five-year mining permit issued for the exploration of critical minerals on...

Swap from squash to golf proves successful

Lisa Stuart was recently named the Stanthorpe Golf Club Ladies Golfer of the Year during the annual Christmas party celebrations and presentation of...

All the action from the NRA finals

The second round of the NRA finals exploded in to action at Stanthorpe during the weekend. The best of the best on the National Rodeo...

Rain plays havoc as Souths win

Souths have moved to the top of the Stanthorpe Cricket Association ladder with a solid win over Wanderers in trying conditions on Saturday afternoon...

Squash swap pays off for Stuart

Lisa Stuart has been named Stanthorpe Women’s golfer of the year. The Stanthorpe Golf Club announced their top male and female Golfers at their annual...

From Stanthorpe to the world stage

From Stanthorpe District Cricket to the 2024 T20 world cup – that is the hope for members of the Vanuatu Women’s National side currently...

Little athletes have big fun

Organisers of the Little A’s Community Round Mini Meet at Hamilton Park in Warwick, involving members of the Warwick and Granite Belt Little Athletics...

Sharyn finds balance in the vines

Life balance – it’s something we hear a lot about but Japanese teacher and winery employee Sharyn Fujie believes she’s found it. These days the...

Creative Hillary has found her people

Looking for something to do as a young mum led Hilary Tillin turned to Silversmithing and never looked back. “I’m a jewellery designer and a...

Nona food with heart from Jason

There is nothing better than fresh home passata created from vine-ripened in-season local Granite Belt tomatoes according to Jason Costanza and as the local...

Preparations for dinner for a cause

Jason is currently planning his menu for the Bling and Bow Tie Dinner – the Rotary Club of the Granite Belts Charity Dinner on...

Necessity proves the mother of invention for Valerie

Discovering her first child had severe allergies changed Valerie Pearson’s life in ways she could never have imagined, in fact it’s still changing her...

An hour of Yipadee and giggles

International best-selling children’s author, musician and performer Deano Yipadee brought his celebrated sense of fun to Warwick and Stanthorpe last week (28 June) as...

The making of Ridgemill

Martin Cooper grew up in the premier wine region of the Yarra Valley in Victoria, and when he was at university studying civil engineering...

Workshops for local businesses

The Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce, supported by Queensland Government and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, is proud to present the “Small...

Local plumber has everything you need

Stanthorpe local Andrew Quirk started up his business ABQ Plumbing earlier this year and has well and truly hit the ground running. Andrew had been...

Find unique gifts at Emporium Lane

It's that time of the year again. Christmas parties, end of year celebrations, catching up with friends for that once a year gathering! Emporium Lane...

Get in style this festive season

Style Shoes is set to be a prime destination for Jingle & Mingle shoppers, with the event kicking off this Friday along Palmerin Street. The...

Crossdraw is a one-stop shop

Crossdraw Country Co may have moved to Rose City Shoppingworld earlier this year but the store is still in Palmerin Street (on the outside...

Saying no to violence

Zonta Stanthorpe members have kept busy during the last few months of our calendar year. Proceeds from our Zonta Pink Lunch Breast Cancer fundraiser...

U3A with stroke awareness for seniors

In celebration of October as Seniors’ Month, the University of the 3rd Age (U3A) Granite Belt is gearing up to host an informative general...

Wildflower walk at Girraween Park

The Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium is set to kick off a series of spring wildflower walks, starting with a captivating excursion to Girraween National...

Magical Threads of Spring

The residents of Southern Downs are eagerly invited to immerse themselves in the captivating world of embroidery at the upcoming exhibition hosted by the...

Family traditions abound

It was a rollercoaster ride getting there according to the bride, but on 3 June Rebecca Volpato and Matthew Hendry were married at Valle...

Good companions in the Garden

Companion planting is something that has always interested me. If, by growing plants together, I can reduce the amount of pesticides I need to...

Growers reflect on big year

2023 unfolded as a remarkable chapter for the Granite Belt Growers Association (GBGA), filled with triumphs and tribulations that mirrored the ebb and flow...

Inspired by the HeArt

Art enthusiasts can currently explore a captivating exhibition at ArtWorks, showcasing the works of two esteemed regional artists. Despite the distinctiveness in their artistic...

Bringing 5G to Ballandean

Telstra, a leading Australian telecommunications company, has announced a significant upgrade to its mobile base station in Ballandean, aimed at delivering improved 4G services...

Gallaway heads overseas

Stanthorpe's Billy Gallaway had his final hit out in Australia competing in 2023 National Rodeo Association finals at Stanthorpe at the weekend. The skies were...

Bull rider in ’good spirits’ after Stanthorpe Rodeo incident

A cowboy hospitalised with suspected head and spinal injuries after an incident at Stanthorpe Rodeo on Saturday night is reportedly in “good spirits”. Bull rider...

Students say farewell

Last week marked the conclusion of the 13-year journey for St Joseph's School Year 12 students, spanning from Prep to Year 12. For many,...

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Connecting after disasters with Telstra

Stanthorpe, along with other towns in the Darling Downs and South West communities, is set to benefit from Telstra’s upgrades, ensuring seamless reconnection with...