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Study hub hits 100 student registrations
They thought it would take longer to reach the magic ton, but Country Universities Centre Southern Downs has attracted its 100th registered student just...
Stanthorpe set for swim meet
Ironically rain called a halt to all swimming on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt this past weekend but it’s hoped the only water...
Steam Railway given $20k to overhaul heritage locomotive
Warwick’s Southern Downs Steam Railway has been handed $20,000 in state grant funding to overhaul a heritage diesel locomotive.
Southern Downs Steam Railway Chairman Kelvin...
Rare bravery award given nearly a decade after Freestone siege
Nearly a decade after an armed siege at Freestone, Senior Constable Jeremy Lambert from the Warwick Police has been awarded the Queensland Police Bravery...
Mayor presses state to solve helipad shutdown
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has urged Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls to find a solution for the Warwick Hospital helipad, warning its ongoing...
New youth crime rehabilitation programs launched
The Queensland Government is implementing two youth rehabilitation programs called Staying on Track in south-west Queensland to reduce reoffending rates.
The program offers up...
GALLERY: Strength lies in networking
Every town or city’s chamber of commerce has a different personality, and Warwick’s organisation has a definite slant towards networking.
President Teilah McKelvey said that,...
Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce president gets another term
Respected community engagement consultant, Michelle Feenan of Ridgemill Estate has been chosen to lead the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce for the...
Fishing contest moves to February
The second annual Leslie Dam Family Fishing Competition was the one that got away at the weekend, with the Warwick Fish Stocking Association choosing...
‘Distraught’: Small community counting costs of storm damage
Pratten residents counting the costs of repairing significant storm damage may have to go it alone during recovery after missing out on state and...
Granite Belt shines at Qld tourism awards
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) hosted their annual Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony on Friday 14 November, celebrating the top tourism operators in...
Wet weather plays havoc
Storm season continued to play havoc with Cricket across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt at the weekend with just one of the five...
Dalveen student becomes Prime Minister for the day
Dalveen local, 12-year-old Jett Jarvis, got to be Prime Minister for the day after winning Squiz Kids’ competition with his video about wonky produce...
