Candidates divided on Emu Swamp Dam
Queensland election candidates vying for the Southern Downs seat are at odds with how to address Stanthorpe’s water security issues.
Stanthorpe’s water issues were laid...
Winners are grinners
During the recent Olympic Games, the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce ran a competition for local kids, offering four prizes to the...
Election Q&A with Greens candidate David Newport
Do you support progressing the Emu Swamp Dam project as the number one priority for fixing Stanthorpe’s water security issue? Why or why not?
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Local flair at the races
The 2024 racing season in Australia has brought a fresh wave of fashion trends that blend elegance, creativity, and modern flair. Known for its...
Important announcements on the horizon
The Granite Belt Growers Association hosted another successful “Farming After Hours“ event, providing local growers the opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and plan ahead...
Councillor dismisses transparency concerns
Southern Downs Councillor Joel Richters has dismissed concerns surrounding the council's bid to improve transparency while hinting at a much more consultative budget process...
Four clubs for Probus Month
In celebration of Probus Month, the Rose City Probus group hosted a special fellowship day, bringing together members from Warwick Combined, Stanthorpe, and Beaudesert...
Election Q&A with Labor candidate Greg Johnson
Do you support progressing the Emu Swamp Dam project as the number one priority for fixing Stanthorpe’s water security issue? Why or why not?
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Addressing the importance of breaking the stigma
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe recently hosted a mental health breakfast, bringing together community members to discuss the importance of mental health awareness and...
Your guide to early voting
Polls have opened with extended hours in three locations across the Southern Downs electorate ahead of the 26 October election day.
Early voting centres in...
A treat for film lovers
Stanthorpe Film Society hosted a very successful event on 28 September at the Arcadia Cinema (off Railway St) in Stanthorpe.
The event was the 27th...
Combatting the mental health crisis
This World Mental Health Day (10 October), advocates from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are emphasising the need for parents and carers...
Orion festival proves thought-provoking
Film-goers from across the region braved the rain and storms for a curated screening of 10 of the 2025 Orion International Film Festival entrants....
