State Wine Awards spotlights Stanthorpe
The 40th Annual Queensland Wine Awards brought the spotlight to Stanthorpe on 31 October, gathering over 100 vignerons, critics, and industry leaders at the...
Chaplain uniting community for a cause
The Granite Belt Chaplaincy recently hosted its annual Gala Dinner at the Granite Belt Brewery, bringing together community members to raise funds for local...
Isa Rodeo administrators confident of event’s future
The chief executive of Australia’s largest rodeo has been made redundant after voluntary administrators revealed the iconic event owed more than $1.7 million to...
Warnings issued as Southern Downs consumed by severe heat
High fire ratings, soaring temperatures and a severe heatwave warning have engulfed the Southern Downs as authorities urge vulnerable community members to keep cool.
In...
Centenary celebrations of Greenlands
Greenlands State School marked its centenary with a touching celebration that brought together students, families, alumni, and local community members.
Acting Principal Katelyn Priddle...
Races and fashion at Tannymorel
Saturday night saw the Tannymorel Hall host their inaugural Melbourne Cup event steeped in Tanny tradition. The wider community came together for...
Qld cabinet sworn in as department bosses cleared out
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s first cabinet was sworn in late-last week and included some surprise appointments.
Crisafulli and 18 other ministers were sworn in last...
New chapter for QLD Tourism
Queensland Country Tourism, formerly known as Southern Queensland Country Tourism, unveiled its rebrand at an event at the historic Gabbinbar Homestead in Toowoomba, marking...
‘Hours and hours’ of work pays off for rural firies
Launch day of the Granite Belt’s newest fire shed marked a significant moment for the region’s rural fire service and an even more important...
How the Southern Downs voted
An analysis of last week’s Queensland election results showed record levels of pre-polling across the Southern Downs and a decisive victory at all but...
Grants open for the arts
Artists and creative organisations and businesses across the Southern Downs are invited to apply for funding to showcase their innovative and artistic visions to...
The spirit of Stanthorpe
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe Satellite members brought back their popular "Spooky Walk" in a big way this Halloween, transforming the Stanthorpe Showgrounds exhibition...
Zamprogno team takes fours
Zel Zamprogno, Dale Callaghan, Frank Taylor and Col Hayes have taken out the Warwick East Bowls Club November Open Fours Carnival held at the...
