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‘Aging’ sewer network set for multimillion dollar renewal

Approximately 80 kilometres worth of sewer mains are set to be cleaned and a further 18 kilometres relined across the Southern Downs in a...

A life of illumination and hope

Her given name suggested the notion of illumination and hope, the beginning of a new day and thus a chance for happiness and improvement. That,...

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Warwick Bowls fours decided The team of Aaron Payne, Max Holder, Craig Thurgate and Trevor Wright have taken out the Warwick Bowls Self Selected Fours,...

Works to start on Warwick’s new dog playground

Works are scheduled to start in early May for a new fenced Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA) where dogs can freely exercise, play and...

$1000 off energy bills in cost of living relief

Queensland households will score a $1000 energy bill discount under a $2.5 billion government spending splash on cost of living relief.  Premier Steven Miles announced...

Reopened bridge but line stays damaged

Five months after bushfires ravaged Wallangarra, the small town is still grappling with the aftermath of the destruction caused. At the beginning of the...

Granite Belt reflects

Under the glow of a waning full moon, hundreds of people made their way through pockets of streetlighting to the brilliantly lit war memorial...

Passing legacy to future generations

To honour the sacrifices of Australia and New Zealand’s armed forces, schools across the nation commemorated Anzac Day with solemn ceremonies and educational activities....

Stanthorpe bush poet’s sixth book chronicles life of forgotten miner

North Queenslander Jim McJannett spent more than 50 years researching one of Australia’s greatest prospectors before he sadly passed away. Stanthorpe bush poet Jack Drake...

Centenarian Ida is still doing her bit

At the remarkable age of 100 years and nine months, Ida Jackson stands as one of Queensland’s oldest living Australian Women’s Army Service members....

A Q&A with Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton

Warwick Today and Stanthorpe Today are delving a little deeper into the mind of the new Southern Downs councillors. This week it's time to...

Anzac Day in Stanthorpe

The Granite Belt hosted three important ceremonies on Anzac Day – the 5.30am Stanthorpe dawn service run by the RSL, the civic commemoration at...

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‘Aging’ sewer network set for multimillion dollar renewal

Approximately 80 kilometres worth of sewer mains are set to be cleaned and a further 18 kilometres relined across the Southern Downs in a...

Around the greens