Big change for Australia Day
The tradition of having two civic Australia Day events in the Southern Downs is to be scrapped in favour of just one council-organised event....
Texas turns country
Are you ready for an unforgettable long weekend filled with toe-tapping tunes, luxurious glamping, and family-friendly activities?
The 2024 Texas QLD Country Music Festival...
Plans to transform Granite Belt vineyard boosted
Big plans to transform a Ballandean vineyard into a luxury year-round food, wine and accommodation experience have taken another step forward with a major...
Greens pledge high frequency bus routes in Warwick
The Greens have pledged to add two high frequency bus routes in Warwick as part of a $300 million election commitment to expand public...
News never more vital
On this World News Day, we are reminded of the invaluable role journalism plays in safeguarding our democracy, especially in regional and local towns...
Rating policy to be reviewed for NFPs
A bid for the Southern Downs Regional Council to reinstate the Granite Belt Support Services as a not-for-profit (NFP) organisation on the council’s rate...
‘Perfect’ bushfire conditions spark total fire ban
“Perfect” bushfire conditions and a sudden spate of heightened fire activity have triggered a total three-day fire ban for most parts of southern Queensland.
Up...
Heartbreak for Cowboys
The hardworking Warwick Cowboys have finished a heart-breaking eight points from a well-deserved Toowoomba Rugy League Reserve grade premiership, going down 28-20 to defending...
Get ready for berry bliss
The 2024 Stanthorpe Berry Festival is set to bring a burst of berry-themed excitement to the Granite Belt on Saturday, 16 November.
This annual...
The adventurous life of Leonard
From time to time when writing Anzac stories, one comes across some little-known events that have never received the accolades that are due to...
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
The big day finally arrived and after spending a couple of days with my sister and meeting my niece Emma’s new baby, Addison Rose,...
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....
