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Police hours settled

By JONATHON HOWARD PERMANENT changes to opening hours at the Warwick Police Station will allow more time for officers to be out on the beat...

Check your load heights

By JONATHON HOWARD AN alarming number of high-load collisions around powerlines has prompted a warning for truck drivers to check their load heights, according to...

Tourism back on track

TENTERFIELD Shire Council will attempt to bring the Tenterfield and District Visitors Association back on track by appointing a new committee and tourism manager. The...

Road works update

By JONATHON HOWARD MUTAPILLY TO SOUTH OF WARRILL VIEW Reconstruction works are planned to start in late May to repair the road shoulder, replace damaged road...

No bats to be found

HIGHBORNE Farm owner Cameron Osbourne says he was mystified by the lyssavirus outbreak. "We’ve scoured the property from one end to the other and found...

Plan pushes youth services

SOUTHERN Downs regional councillors were asked to consider and adopt the Youth Action Plan 2013-14, during their general meeting in Stanthorpe yesterday, 22 May. The...

Evict those microbats now

By JONATHON HOWARD BORDER region microbats are currently in a feeding frenzy as they fatten up on insects to see them through the coming winter. If...

Stanthorpe pipes need flushing

By JONATHON HOWARD FOR the next month, council staff will be flushing water hydrants and mains in the Stanthorpe and Wallangarra areas. Engineering Services director Peter...

Focus on shire saviours

By JONATHON HOWARD SAVE Our Shires Action Group will host a special barbecue at the Farley Piazza in Stanthorpe this Saturday 25 May. SOSAG chair Bob...

Torbay faces fresh allegations

By JONATHON HOWARD FORMER Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay is facing fresh allegations after claims he received one of the largest personal donations in...

Backyard car sales anger

BACKYARD car dealerships are springing up across Warwick and local businesses want an end to the unlawful practice. Budget Quality Cars owner Ronnie Surch said...

Stanthorpe joins in Coral Sea celebrations

By Casey O'Connor   On Saturday evening a distinguished group of currently serving and retired naval officers will join US Marine Colonel John Mayer representing the...

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Get ready for berry bliss

The 2024 Stanthorpe Berry Festival is set to bring a burst of berry-themed excitement to the Granite Belt on Saturday, 16 November. This annual...

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