State Emergency Service’s drone capability will undergo a major uplift in 2024-25
The drone capability of the State Emergency Service will be transformed in a major uplift this financial year.
SES drones support ground crews and enhance...
Green energy supports local tree planting
Thousands of seedlings have been planted in the Southern Downs as part of a green project that aims to add one million more trees...
Warming hearts and bellies
The Warwick Potters’ Soup Night was a standout event on Thursday, drawing a crowd of over 400 attendees for a cozy evening filled with...
Stanthorpe out in force for Armbruster
A large contingent of swimmers and community members turned out at the International Club in Stanthorpe on Friday night to cheer on local swimmer...
Varied events delight
The Jumpers and Jazz Festival offered an array of events that captivated attendees throughout the week, from the heartwarming Groovy Grannies Breakfast to the...
STAR bridges the gap
In the heart of every community, there are individuals who face unique challenges in accessing essential services such as transport, participating in social activities,...
Consultants in mayor’s sights to cut costs
The Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has indicated that she has consultancy fees in her sights as a way to rein in council expenses.
She...
Racing dynamic duo reunited
They were famous teammates in their days at the top of the Australian Touring Car Championship and now Dick Johnson and John Bowe are...
Station master retires after 16 years
After 16 years of dedicated service, Lindsay Mills is stepping down from his role as the station master at Warwick Railway Station.
Under his...
Federal inquiry told to heed music council model
Australia’s live music scene is “at a crossroads” with urgent industry-wide reform needed, two of the Granite Belt’s most prominent music advocates have declared.
Speaking...
Consultants insist against commercially risky release of rates review
Consultants behind a review recommending a complete rewrite of the Southern Downs rates system have insisted against releasing their full findings publicly, saying it...
’Wobbly budget’ claim
A big rate rise for shopping centres of up to 25 per cent and a change to the two-tiered water system is likely to...
Granite Belt shines at Qld tourism awards
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) hosted their annual Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony on Friday 14 November, celebrating the top tourism operators in...
