Prevention key to lowering stroke risk in women
Stroke is a leading cause of death in women in Australia, that’s despite more than 80 per cent being preventable.
This Women’s Health Week (September...
Statement from Mayor Vic Pennisi
Following today’s announcement by Buckingham Palace that the 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II had passed away peacefully overnight, Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi expressed his...
Livestock markets update
Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from this week…
The weather again...
Livestock markets update
Livestock agent ROSS ELLIS of McDougall and Sons brings us an update on the local lamb and cattle markets from last week…
The weather again...
Fiona’s next big step
Granite Belt Support Services' (GBSS) Fiona Marsden has been involved with the organisation for 32 years and last month, she decided to step away...
In Brief
The following information was taken from the RACQ Fair Fuel website on 6 September and may be subject to change.
Stanthorpe
Unleaded
Metro Petroleum Stanthorpe: 183.9
BP Favero...
News in brief
From one good job to another: pilot for tradies to become teachers
Education Minister Grace Grace has announced a new $10 million pilot program to...
Grants now open to support diverse communities respond to domestic, family and sexual violence
Grants of up to $25,000 are now on offer for community organisations delivering targeted projects in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to respond...
Housing Supply Expert Panel expanded to cope with population growth
A refreshed Housing Supply Expert Panel will take on housing challenges across Queensland.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said he had directed the State’s Housing Supply...
Granite Belt Music Council meets with Council
Granite Belt Music Council met with Southern Downs Regional Council last week, in what was reportedly a productive meeting.
Kelvin Johnson from Granite Belt Music...
Amiens Tin Experience a success
Locals and visitors alike enjoyed a day learning about the Granite Belt's tin mining history on 4 September at Amiens Legacy Centre.
Attendees enjoyed tin...
Court in brief
Driving without a licence
At Stanthorpe Magistrates Court last Wednesday, an 18-yr-old pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while not holding a licence.
He...
Wieambilla shootings ‘not a terrorist act’: coroner
Three conspiracy theorists had shared delusions but did not carry out a terrorist act when they ambushed police in an attack that killed six...
