Get festive on the Southern Downs
The Southern Downs & Granite Belt region is a perfect setting for festive Christmas functions, with its breathtaking landscapes, warm community atmosphere, and varied...
Second letter from France
It began as a friendly letter exchange between French journalist Jeanne Demilly from the French newspaper Le Courrier Picard and the Amiens History Association....
Stanthorpe wins at Wine Awards
Stanthorpe took centre stage on 31 October as the 40th Annual Queensland Wine Awards welcomed over 100 vignerons, critics, and industry experts to the...
McLean a Swan Creek hero
Swan Creek is a small rural community that is situated 12.8 kilometers from Warwick on the Southern Downs, Queensland. It was the home of...
‘Expect delays’: Cunninghams Gap reopened after deadly truck crash
UPDATE 8/11 10am:
Both lanes through Cunninghams Gap are now open, though a 40km/h speed limit remains in place. TMR have warned of delays, telling...
First fete off without a hitch
Applethorpe State School’s first-ever community fete took place on Saturday, delivering a day filled with vibrant entertainment, diverse stalls, and family-friendly activities on school...
Birdwatching brochure boosts nature-based tourism
Enhancing the Granite Belt and Southern Downs as a premier nature-based tourism destination, the Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network (GBSAN) has partnered with the...
Bravery beyond the frontlines: A stretcher bearer’s story
Throughout the Anzac story of World War 1, the medical personnel of doctors and nurses come immediately to the fore, but history does not...
State Wine Awards spotlights Stanthorpe
The 40th Annual Queensland Wine Awards brought the spotlight to Stanthorpe on 31 October, gathering over 100 vignerons, critics, and industry leaders at the...
Chaplain uniting community for a cause
The Granite Belt Chaplaincy recently hosted its annual Gala Dinner at the Granite Belt Brewery, bringing together community members to raise funds for local...
Isa Rodeo administrators confident of event’s future
The chief executive of Australia’s largest rodeo has been made redundant after voluntary administrators revealed the iconic event owed more than $1.7 million to...
Warnings issued as Southern Downs consumed by severe heat
High fire ratings, soaring temperatures and a severe heatwave warning have engulfed the Southern Downs as authorities urge vulnerable community members to keep cool.
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Celebrate the holidays
The festive season is just around the corner, offering businesses in the Southern Downs the perfect opportunity to host memorable Christmas functions. These gatherings...
