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...
Women’s Advocacy and Action Team speak up about local issues
Women's Advocacy and Action Team Southern Downs (WAAT) has written a letter to the Honourable Shannon Fentiman, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for...
ARK animal of the week
Southern Downs ARK has a number of dogs and cats up for adoption.
This week we’re highlighting BARNABY.
Age: 4 years old
Adoption fee: $400
About
Four year-old Barnaby...
Former District Court judge to head serious and organised crime legislation review
Recently retired District Court judge, Julie Dick SC, has been appointed to conduct a review of the State’s serious and organised crime laws.
Attorney-General and...
Funding for community-led threatened species action
The state government has announced grants of up to $25,000 for community-led projects aimed at protecting threatened animals and plants.
Making the announcement on National...
Cypress Ridge products a must-have at Granite Belt Markets
There's plenty of wonderful local produce available at the Granite Belt Markets, with more than just veggies on offer.
Aaron Cox from Cypress Ridge says...
Celebrating 21-ish years of Robert Channon’s Verdelho
Granite Belt wine country is known nationwide for its immaculate beverage offerings and in 2022, Robert Channon Wines celebrated 21-ish years of its esteemed...
Architectural honour for new $21m Warwick police station
Architects behind the $21 million redesign of the Warwick police station have earned formal praise from Australia's national architecture institute.
Nearly a year after construction...
