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Outback crime through local’s eyes

A Southern Downs man has released his first novel, a tale of Australian rural crime and a nod to his own personal experience in...

$30,000 to Warwick school

A Warwick school has been named the recipient of a $28,500 federal grant, which will partly fund the development and implementation of a new...

Farm groups call for action

Representatives of Queensland’s horticulture and agriculture sector have thanked the state government for its support in boosting farm labour, while simultaneously condemning the federal...

Granite Belt Arts and Craft Trail receives funding

The Federal Government is supporting the Granite Belt to reconnect through the Arts. The Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail is back for another year...

Endeavour in contract win

A local disability service provider has united with Southern Downs Regional Council to create up to a dozen jobs for supported employees. The council appointed...

Farm ‘tenants from hell’

A Stanthorpe and Cottonvale property owner has sustained what he described as “malicious damage” to his property by overseas workers he rented his properties...

Award-winning artist running workshops during Jumpers and Jazz

Award winning artist, Annette Raff, is in town for the Jumpers and Jazz in July festival. The art teacher is currently doing a residency at...

Warwick post office decked in red

Hundreds of crocheted red squares have made their way from across the country and overseas to the Warwick Post Office for Queensland’s quirkiest festival. For...

A slice of history driving into town

Stanthorpe is set to see a slice of history roll into town at the end of the month, with 30 Ford T Model cars...

Leslie Dam cracks 50 percent

Leslie Dam, a major source of drinking water to Warwick, Allora and Yangan, has now reached 50 percent capacity. Recent rain has restored the water...

Petition against Pig and Calf Sale sparks uproar

Vegan activism group, Farm Animal Rescue, has launched a petition to shut down Warwick's Pig and Calf Sale. The petition is addressed to Minister for...

Babysitter pleads not guilty to murder as Grandparents address court

Lisa Rose Halcrow has today pleaded not guilty to one count of murder and one count of grievous bodily harm in Warwick Magistrates Court. Ms...

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A triumph for artists

It was a triumph of accomplishment for Granite Belt Support Services clients when they put on a special exhibition of their work at Artworks...

Tree of Hope blooms