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,...
‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage
A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...
A Hallelujah moment
It was a hallelujah moment when St Paul’s Anglican Church was filled with music lovers for a pipe organ recital on Sunday, 15 September.
In...
Showcasing sustainability
The 2024 Stanthorpe Eco Expo was a wonderful, inspiring day full of positive vibes and practical ways to live a more sustainable life. The...
Action packed awareness
TRED Outdoors’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness event will bring The Springs 4x4 Park to life with an action-packed program.
This event raises funds for...
Council issues statement on CEO’s sacking
Southern Downs Regional Council has issued a statement confirming its now-former chief executive Dave Burges was on long service leave at the time of...
Wolves score big win over high flyers
Warwick Wolves bounced back to the winner’s circle with an impressive 3-2 win over top-four team Highfields in their Darling Downs Premier League Three...
