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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...

New festival ambassador to focus on equality

One of the newer members of Stanthorpe’s business community, owner of The Little Larder Cam Giddings, is sponsoring the fourth Young Ambassador for the...

Pfizer arrives in Warwick

Carbal Medical Services in Warwick is currently the only place in the region where locals can get their Pfizer jab. A staff member at Carbal...

Leslie Dam nearly half full

The Southern Downs region has experienced an unusually wet few weeks, causing Leslie Dam near Warwick to rise to its highest capacity in seven...

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Centenarian Ida is still doing her bit

At the remarkable age of 100 years and nine months, Ida Jackson stands as one of Queensland’s oldest living Australian Women’s Army Service members....

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