Canning up the wine
Sustainability is at the forefront of Balancing Heart Vineyard as they launch their new project, Wine in a Can which is poised to revolutionise...
Funding allocated for threatened species protection projects
The rare Boronia repanda plant, exclusive to the Granite Belt region, stands to benefit from a new wave of funding dedicated to the protection...
Lights, tinsel… action
It was a case of strings of lights and tinsel and some pretty fancy action from stringed instruments when the Southern Downs String Ensemble...
Stanthorpe has the Christmas spirit
It may only be early December, but the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce is already caught up in Christmas spirit.
Chamber president Graham...
Motorist dies in hospital after colliding with tree near Stanthorpe
A Bapaume man involved in a serious traffic collision near Stanthorpe in early December has died in hospital three days after the incident.
The 74-year-old...
World-first technology in Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe Waste Management Facility hosted a world-first technology showcase on Wednesday, 6 December.
The Southern Downs Regional Council organised an information session to introduce...
A cultural Christmas
In what can only be described as an annual extravaganza of vibrancy and merriment, the employees of Eastern Colour came together to revel in...
Christmas carols cheer
In a truly magical evening, Weeroona Park played host to an extraordinary turnout for the much-anticipated annual Carols by Candlelight event. The record-breaking crowds...
Probus toasts milestone
On 28 November, Stanthorpe witnessed a joyous celebration as Probus marked its 15th birthday.
Nick Hese, the current president, extended a warm welcome to over...
RSL and Souths battle for supremacy
The battle for the top of the leaderboard in the Stanthorpe and District Cricket Association continues after Saturday’s clash between top teams RSL and...
Containing chemical waste
Many household and garden chemicals are classified as hazardous. Examples of toxic chemicals are cleaners, pool chemicals, alkalis, solvents, paint strippers, insecticides, herbicides, PFAS-...
Belt up for summer
The Granite Belt is opening its doors, farms and workshops to promote buying local and from the bush over the summer.
The Granite Belt...

















