Amiens school of choice
In the heart of the Granite Belt, Amiens State School is more than just a school—it’s a connected, nurturing community where every child is...
Cunninghams Gap repairs progress with redesigned plan to keep highway open
Major progress is underway on the restoration of the bushfire-damaged Cunningham Highway at Cunninghams Gap, with a redesigned plan ensuring the vital freight corridor...
Farming for the future expo inspires innovation and the next generation
Southern Downs farmers, students and community members will come together later this month for the Farming for the Future Expo, a new event aimed...
Community where every child belongs
Established in 1887, Glen Aplin State School sits beside the picturesque Severn River, amidst bushland and fertile farmland on the Granite Belt in Queensland. With...
Play on vouchers to support families
Queensland families can now apply for the new Play On! Sports Vouchers, with the program offering cost-of-living relief while encouraging more children to get...
‘Reel’ growth for Film Society
The Stanthorpe Film Society is preparing for another strong year, with continued growth in membership, a diverse range of films, and the return of...
Council proposes expanding heritage overlay
Hundreds of properties could be added to the Southern Downs heritage overlay under a proposed tweak which the council maintains will have no impact...
Ultrasound training puts Stanthorpe on the map for Rural Generalist education
Stanthorpe Hospital welcomed a cohort of 14 Rural Generalist doctors on Saturday for a full day of hands‑on ultrasound training, a milestone event in...
New Flora books bloom just in time for Wildflower season
Just in time for spring, two updated flora publications have been released by the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium, offering nature lovers and plant enthusiasts...
Retailers honoured at 2025 Rose City Shoppingworld Awards
The top retailers at Rose City Shoppingworld have been recognised for their hard work, creativity, and dedication at the 2025 Retailer Awards, held on...
Rare snowfall gifts Granite Belt moment of wintry joy
Snow chasers hunting the unlikely got what they bargained for on Saturday afternoon when a rare dusting of snow gifted those on the Granite...
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