Arson blamed for hostel fire
IT COULD be weeks before detectives solve the mystery surrounding a suspicious fire which gutted a Thulimbah hostel last week.
The Drover’s Rest Hostel on...
Drug drivers nabbed
WALLANGARRA police netted 10 positive drug drivers last week as part of Operation Mike Current.
Offenders were detected with amphetamines and cannabis in their systems...
Plan takes to the streets
OPINIONS are being sought on the controversial Stanthorpe Town Centre Masterplan.
The council has engaged the services of designers John Mongard Landscape Architects to prepare...
Sizzle up for kids
The Stanthorpe Lions Club will be hosting its annual Biggest BBQ on Saturday at Stanthorpe Piazza and is encouraging everyone to come along.
There will...
Re-think on art prizes
LOCAL artists are being urged to enter the 2015 Southern Downs Regional Artists Exhibition scheduled at Warwick Art Gallery in April this year.
The gallery...
Ovarian cancer: watch symptoms
CHIEF Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young is urging Queensland women to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer that is not detectable by...
Record slaughter leads to slump
SHEEP industry projection for 2015 has been released, suggesting a positive outlook for the industry as a contraction in production looks set to play...
Indicators of good driving
PARENTS and supervisors of learner drivers are invited to a free workshop in Tenterfield next month which will provide information on the most effective...
Dob in a litterer
In brief
NSW residents can dob in someone they see littering from a car from 1 March 2015.
The new system will allow fines to be...
Weight managment tips
* Avoid fad or ‘quick fix’ diets;
* Commit to trying a new dinner recipe at home each week;
* Pay attention to your portion sizes.
*...
Real path to healthy weight
“DID you see the new diet that came out last week?” asks local accredited practising dietitian Emma Kellond of Healthy Lifestyles Australia.
“It claims...
Police probe hostel blaze
POLICE are investigating a suspicious blaze which gutted a hostel in Thulimbah last night.
Police and emergency crews rushed to the Granite Belt Drive property...






