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Sweet talking, pushy people help vulnerable women
“We rattle cages. We’re very pushy. We don’t do forms much and we don’t wait. We sweet talk and push and demand and we...
Racing round the ridges
It was a sensational day of racing last Saturday at Eagle Farm with the Master Chris Waller hitting the front in the 22-23 season...
Innovate or miss out, officer tells council
Southern Downs Regional Council planning and environmental services director Scott Riley has called on council to focus on the economic growth of the region...
Gordon lights the way
Former career Army man and long-time Legatee Gordon Nielsen became the second Granite Belt and Southern Downs person to take part in the Centenary...
Protea Place is getting ready to bloom
Protea Place Warwick is moving closer to its first day in operation as a support centre for vulnerable women after its official dedication at...
Wearable art with an eco undertone
It’s called the Wearable Art Fashion Show, but often the entries in this special fashion parade could actually be given the extra label of...
Anachronism’s alive and well
With such activities as feasting, fencing, fighting and archery and an interest in a pre-1600AD world, the Southern Downs Branch of the Society for...
Condamine River Road crossing update
This is what the Condamine River Road Long Crossing site looked like on Monday (26 June) during work to create a concrete bed-level crossing....
New chapter for Killarney
Killarney turned the page to a new chapter in its quest for its own library this week with the official opening of the Killarney...
Farm innovation awarded
Fourth-generation Granite Belt farmer Ray Taylor says he is “shocked” he took home the Farmer of the Year Award for excellence in technology.
The 2023...
Changing of the guard
In an afternoon filled with pride and anticipation, the Lions Club of Stanthorpe recently held its annual changeover event.
The event, attended by dedicated...
Tackling misconceptions
Hey bike fans, it’s Rossey here again with another fun filled episode of Geared to Ride.
What we’re going to talk about this week are...
50+ Southern Downs bus stops slated for revamp
More than 50 bus stops in the Southern Downs are slated for a revamp in the coming months as part of a region-wide push...
