The election candidates vying for Australia’s safest seat
The political contest to seize what could be considered Australia’s safest and most conservative electorate has become a little clearer.
Both Labor and the Greens...
War memorial upgrades completed ahead of Anzac Day
The Stanthorpe War Memorial has undergone significant upgrades, which were officially unveiled during a commemorative ceremony ahead of Anzac Day.
Three key projects were completed...
Activists coordinate series of surprise protests around Warwick
Animal activists have carried out a series of surprise protests in and around Warwick amid ongoing investigations into alleged animal cruelty at a Yangan...
Inaugural event overwhelmed Cancer Support Group
Stanthorpe Cancer Support Group were “overwhelmed” with community support at the most recent fundraising event, Guys and Dolls.
Chair of the group, Debbie Wilmot,...
Music greats strike a chord at rural bowlo
A humble rural bowls club caught a visit from Australian music royalty when rock icons Lindy Morrison and Rob Snarksi came to the Granite...
‘Early’ plans for 200 wind turbines touted near Stanthorpe
The renewable energy group owned by billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest have begun touting plans to build roughly 200 wind turbines near Stanthorpe.
Early plans for...
Dalveen great honoured for more than 25 years of service to rural school
For more than a quarter of a century, Jim Mitchell sat on Dalveen State School’s P&C committee.
The remarkable achievement was one which the P&C...
First ambassador for 2026 Apple and Grape diamond jubilee revealed
The 2026 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is off to an amazing start with the announcement of its first Young Ambassador, Tessa Pascoe,...
Wise figure in the Bovine Industry honoured
Glen Aplin cattle farmer and distinguished veterinarian Dr Ced Wise has been recognised with one of the most prestigious honours in his field, the...
Dams filled as farmers hail above average rainfall
The Southern Downs exceeded its monthly average rainfall in just one day last week as ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne completed its devastating inland tour of...
Denny smashes 70m barrier
Olympic discus bronze medallist Matt Denny has soared to fifth on the all-time list, crashed through the 70-metre barrier for the first time and...
Coalition doubles down on fuel excise pledge
Nationals leader David Littleproud believes a Coalition pledge to halve the fuel excise at the expense of Labor’s new tax cuts will deliver “practical”...
Avo production dips
Australia is experiencing a dip in avocado production with the 2024/25 crop estimated to be down 15 per cent on last year, Rabobank says...
