Anzac Day in Stanthorpe
The Granite Belt hosted three important ceremonies on Anzac Day – the 5.30am Stanthorpe dawn service run by the RSL, the civic commemoration at...
WAAT continues advocacy efforts for women’s issues on Southern Downs
The Women’s Advocacy and Action Team (WAAT) of Southern Downs has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights and welfare of women in the...
More pig control needed
Councillor Ross Bartley has called for an increased emphasis to be placed on the control of feral pigs in the Southern Downs region.
Referring to...
Tackling DV to remain a priority for new top cop
Queensland's next top cop says domestic violence will remain a priority after its shocking rise was highlighted in the state's latest crime report.
The state's...
Curbing coercive control
Fourteen years in prison! That’s how serious coercive control is.
It’s a form of domestic violence. The Queensland Government passed laws on 6 March this...
A Q&A with councillor Cynthia McDonald
This week’s Q&A is with returning councillor Cynthia McDonald, read on as she shares a little look into her life here on the Southern...
View vintage vans in Stanthorpe this weekend
If you have a passion for quaint little houses on wheels or you have fond memories of the halcyon days of caravanning in the...
New mental health program supporting aged care residents
A new mental health initiative has expanded support options for aged care residents in the region, showing promising outcomes.
Lives Lived Well, a not-for-profit healthcare...
Men must step up to address the ’crisis’ of violence
Echoing the words of anti-family violence campaigner Rosie Batty, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has called on men in Australia to “step up“ and stamp out...
Celebrating the three saints
Stanthorpe is set to come alive once again with the vibrant colours, flavours, and traditions of Sicilian culture and Catholic heritage as it hosts...
An evening of remembrance
Warwick Safe Haven is set to host its annual Peace Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, 1 May, marking the start of the official...
New citizens welcomed to the Southern Downs
Seven new citizens have been welcomed into the Southern Downs region by the newly appointed Mayor Melissa Hamilton along with councillors Cynthia McDonald, Russell...
Stanthorpe set for swim meet
Ironically rain called a halt to all swimming on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt this past weekend but it’s hoped the only water...
