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$1000 off energy bills in cost of living relief

Queensland households will score a $1000 energy bill discount under a $2.5 billion government spending splash on cost of living relief.  Premier Steven Miles announced...

Reopened bridge but line stays damaged

Five months after bushfires ravaged Wallangarra, the small town is still grappling with the aftermath of the destruction caused. At the beginning of the...

Granite Belt reflects

Under the glow of a waning full moon, hundreds of people made their way through pockets of streetlighting to the brilliantly lit war memorial...

Passing legacy to future generations

To honour the sacrifices of Australia and New Zealand’s armed forces, schools across the nation commemorated Anzac Day with solemn ceremonies and educational activities....

Stanthorpe bush poet’s sixth book chronicles life of forgotten miner

North Queenslander Jim McJannett spent more than 50 years researching one of Australia’s greatest prospectors before he sadly passed away. Stanthorpe bush poet Jack Drake...

Centenarian Ida is still doing her bit

At the remarkable age of 100 years and nine months, Ida Jackson stands as one of Queensland’s oldest living Australian Women’s Army Service members....

A Q&A with Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton

Warwick Today and Stanthorpe Today are delving a little deeper into the mind of the new Southern Downs councillors. This week it's time to...

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...

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The benefits of Rainbow Responders

In the 12 months since launching its dedicated email channel for LGBTQIA+ participants and carers, Carers Queensland has seen an increase in people from...