Youth crime declining thanks to task force
Queensland police have marked the first anniversary of a specialised task force targeting youth crime in high-risk areas by declaring the crackdown is working.
Almost...
Renewables: Farmers offered chance to ‘diversify’ income
When the MacIntyre and Herries wind farms are fully built, farmer Brent Finlay will have about 330 wind turbines in view of his verandah.
Already,...
Housing, water key issues
The Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce’s May Networking Event featured a keynote speech by Mayor Melissa Hamilton, focusing on Regional Economic Development Plans.
Throughout her election...
‘Glad to be going home’: Art gallery’s special relaunch
The reopening of Stanthorpe’s renowned regional art gallery will mark a long time coming for its director Mary Findlay.
“We’re very very glad to be...
Gates open on the upgraded Saleyards
After several months of consultation, planning and construction, the upgraded Warwick Saleyards were put to the test at their first sale on 28 May,...
Farmers in class action
Leyburn based farmers Ronnie and Nick Adamson are seeking compensation for all Queenslanders who they say copped surging power bills.
The two farmers have accused...
100 years of love and tradition for Clara
A birthday, what does it mean to you?
When you are young and the world seems so big, you would count the sleeps until...
Music helps mental health
The Granite Belt Music Council (GBMC) is putting youth at the forefront of its operations after recognising the correlation between the arts and mental...
New life in Killarney
Killarney’s Top Shop, nestled amidst rolling plains and green mountains, found new owners at the beginning of the year in Udbhab “Ansh” Singla and...
‘Residential rehab’ after detention
Young criminals detained by the courts should be subject to further education and supervision "in a residential setting," regional Queensland MP and parliamentary youth...
Southern Downs schools celebrate major financial boost
Schools across the Southern Downs are celebrating a significant financial boost thanks to the Go for Gold funding and the School and Community Food...
A marathon of health and wellbeing
Corinne Butler’s journey of health and well-being is nothing short of a marathon.
In a previous life, Corinne was the Executive Director of Workforce...
Warwick tobacconists raided as tougher laws considered for illicit traders
Public health officers seized roughly 33,500 illegal cigarettes from retailers in Warwick earlier this week as part of another round of tobacco raids across...
