Reflecting upon a big year
As the festive season approaches, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. There’s no doubt 2024 has been...
Letter to the editor: Concern for greater good
It is understandable that Mr Lister is ‘weary of hearing from experts’ (Today, 19 December).
Youth crime is very hard to manage.
The costs of...
Lift-off for new LifeFlight helicopter as service expands
The first of seven new AW139 helicopters for LifeFlight’s growing fleet touched down in Toowoomba on 19 December as the aeromedical organisation expands to...
Stanthorpe school gears up for 150 year milestone
St Joseph’s School in Stanthorpe is gearing up to celebrate a remarkable milestone: 150 years of providing quality education.
The festivities will begin with...
Halliday praises verdelho legacy
In a win that must feel like coming full circle, Granite Belt winery Robert Channon Wines has scored a healthy handful of medals including...
Beloved Ballandean icon turns 90
Beloved Ballandean stalwart Marie Wise hit her 90-year birthday milestone last month and the celebrations drew nothing short of a big crowd.
More than 100...
Holiday cheer at Eukey Hall
The festive spirit was alive and well at the Eukey Hall Christmas Party on Saturday 7 December, as families and friends gathered for a...
Volunteers urged to have say on falling numbers
Queenslanders have been called upon to voice their say on falling volunteer rates as part of a parliamentary inquiry.
State Volunteers Minister Ann Leahy officially...
Australian wine sales surpass production for second year running
The Australian wine industry has reported that sales have exceeded production for the second consecutive year, according to the Australian Wine Production, Sales and...
Ballandean students were celebrated for their growth
Ballandean State School came together for its annual awards night to celebrate the achievements of its students and the broader school community.
Principal Susan...
Council’s new CEO named
The Southern Downs Regional Council has chosen a new chief executive officer.
After a confidential discussion at the council’s 18 December general meeting in Stanthorpe,...
Granite Belt set for bush-themed markets
More than 30 bush-themed market stalls are set to hit streets across the Granite Belt as the chamber of commerce’s annual Christmas markets return...

















