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Pregnant women airlifted to hospital

The RACQ CareFlight rescue helicopter performed two airlifts in the South West on Monday  afternoon, both involving pregnant women. At around 1pm, the crew flew...

Powerline debate stalls at Community Reference Group

Debating the electricity needs of the community and possible options for the proposed high voltage power line between Warwick and Stanthorpe has stalled again...

High demand for new saleyards safety funding

The high demand for federal funding for safety upgrades of saleyards has pleased the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. The Federal government announced...

Demand for financial counselling increases

Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay has welcomed government funding of $44,296 to support of the Salvation Army’s financial counselling service that visits Teneterfield. The...

Supervision the best prevention these school holidays

The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) is asking parents and caregivers to keep a close eye on children. QAS South Western Region Assistant Commissioner Dee Taylor-Dutton...

Local café barrels awards

Relative newcomers to the Granite Belt, Matt and Bobbi Wells of Barrel Room Cafe, won Best Restaurant in a Winery for the Brisbane Darling...

Young leader speaks at Rotary breakfast

About 20 people had the pleasure of hearing Laura Hollingworth speak at the weekly Rotary Sunrise Club breakfast recently. Laura was representing the Rotary Youth...

Local café barrels awards

Relative newcomers to the Granite Belt, Matt and Bobbi Wells of Barrel Room Cafe, won Best Restaurant in a Winery for the Brisbane Darling...

Council seeks rates input

The Southern Downs Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from residents who are keen to participate in the ongoing review of Council’s rating...

Best of the best in sheep dogs

The 2012 Supreme Australian Championship Sheep Dog Trials will be held at the Warwick Showgrounds from September 24 to 30. Spectators are urged to come...

Holiday fun at WIRAC

There is no shortage of activities at WIRAC during the September/October school holidays. The Holiday Activity Program (HAP) will be in full swing once again...

De-amalgamation supporters meet

The Return Our Shires Action Group got together at Suttons Cidery last weekend to view copies of the ‘Sustainability through Diversity’ submission. The submission was...

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Release your inner film critic

Granite Belt cinema buffs will have the chance to release their inner film critic when the Manhattan Short Film Festival comes to Stanthorpe on...

Tales from vacation

A Hallelujah moment