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Backlog jam

By JONATHON HOWARD   A BACKLOG of un-actioned resolutions from Tenterfield Shire Council - some believed to be dated before 2010 - has raised community concerns...

Angus bull sale a standout

MORE than 40 prime bulls will go under the hammer as part of the Annual On Property Outcross Angus Bull Sale on Saturday, 1...

Spanish night for Blake

THE Rocks Restaurant in Stanthorpe will host a special dinner to raise funds for 11-year-old Blake Zorzi tomorrow night (May 17). The Spanish-themed dinner will...

Abbott visits New England

OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has been welcomed to New England by the Independent Member for New England, Tony Windsor. Mr Windsor is pleased to see...

Springborg slams union

MEMBER for Southern Downs and Minister for Health, Lawrence Springborg, has labeled a Queensland Nurses’ Union (QNU) advertising campaign, which claims that the State...

Picture perfect ultralight fly-in

PERFECT Autumn weather set the scene for more than 50 aircraft and pilots to attend the 24th annual Ultralight Fly-in at Inglewood on 27-28...

Steam train pulls out

MONTHS of hard work has paid off for members of the Southern Downs Steam Railway, who drove a four-carriage steam engine into Toowoomba from...

Red Cross warms hearts

MANY families will experience cold nights this winter and Warwick residents are being asked to help out by making a heart-warming donation. Warwick Red Cross...

Anzac tour of a lifetime

THE tour group of The SCOTS PGC College returned home after 24 days of travelling through Italy, Austria, Belgium and France visiting historical sites,...

Indigenous group forms

By JONATHON HOWARD   THE Granite Belt indigenous community has taken the first steps towards the formation of an indigenous corporation based in Stanthorpe. The Granite Belt...

Web keeps ’em honest

AUSTRALIA’S first political fact-checking website was launched this week - in a bid to "keep the bastards honest". The website will aim to keep voters...

Cunningham delays

MOTORISTS can expect traffic delays on the Cunningham Highway for at least the next two weeks, due to further roadworks. Motorists are advised to approach...

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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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