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...
Armbruster makes 50m freestyle semi-final
Stanthorpe’s Ben Armbruster has a had a scintillating start to his Olympic career making it through to the 50m semifinal being held early tomorrow...
Celebrating heritage and seniors
Warwick’s rich railway heritage and dedication to its senior community have been recognized by the State Government, which has awarded a total of $7000...
National acclaim for Dalveen school
Dalveen State School got a taste of fame when a team from Adelaide University arrived to capture their English and Maths lessons highlighting exemplary...
Farmers warn of rising food prices
As fuel prices continue to sit at upwards of $2.60 a litre throughout the region, and producers continue to battle the current drought, people...
