Volunteers urged to have say on falling numbers
Queenslanders have been called upon to voice their say on falling volunteer rates as part of a parliamentary inquiry.
State Volunteers Minister Ann Leahy officially...
Australian wine sales surpass production for second year running
The Australian wine industry has reported that sales have exceeded production for the second consecutive year, according to the Australian Wine Production, Sales and...
Ballandean students were celebrated for their growth
Ballandean State School came together for its annual awards night to celebrate the achievements of its students and the broader school community.
Principal Susan...
Council’s new CEO named
The Southern Downs Regional Council has chosen a new chief executive officer.
After a confidential discussion at the council’s 18 December general meeting in Stanthorpe,...
Granite Belt set for bush-themed markets
More than 30 bush-themed market stalls are set to hit streets across the Granite Belt as the chamber of commerce’s annual Christmas markets return...
Stanthorpe’s Vanuatu cricketers devastated by earthquake
The Vanthorpe cricket team has vowed – at this stage - to play in the Stanthorpe T20 Cricket grand final this weekend in honour...
Tributes flow after death of acclaimed bush poet Jack Drake
Renowned Granite Belt bush poet Jack Drake has been remembered fondly by community leaders after his passing at the age of 74.
Drake, known by...
Police urge caution amid Christmas road safety blitz
Police have launched a festive season road safety operation targeting poor driving behaviours with Queensland on track to recording its worst road toll in...
Rollout of $10 million road repair program underway
Southern Downs Regional Council has begun rolling out a more than $10 million road repair program to restore roads damaged by heavy rain earlier...
Granite Belt bushcare volunteers make impact
The Granite Belt Sustainability Action Network bushcare group has made a remarkable impact since its formation earlier this year, with a team of about...
Heritage rail revival
Queensland Rail has completed restoration works at the Ballandean rail siding, paving the way for heritage train services to again connect communities and attract...
Big Mac completes construction phase
Construction of the wind turbines at the Macintyre Wind Farm, aka Big Mac, east of Inglewood is now complete as Acciona Energia turn their...
2024 in review: Marking history on the Granite Belt
July:
Stanthorpe’s historic 70-year-old Weeroona Park fountain could be demolished. However, Southern Downs Regional Council has denied making any firm decision on its future. The...
