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Taleyha Evans shines at State Showgirl Finals
Stanthorpe’s own Taleyha Evans has proudly represented the Granite Belt on the big stage, competing among 11 state finalists in the Queensland Country Life...
NAPLAN results show need for regional improvement focus
While individual school results are yet to be released, nationwide data from the 2025 NAPLAN assessments shows student performance has held steady overall, though...
FEATURE: Celebrating moments, memories, and the magic of the lens
Every year on 19 August, World Photography Day shines a spotlight on the art, science, and storytelling power of photography. It’s a day to...
Council clarifies plans to extend heritage overlay
The Southern Downs Regional Council has clarified a proposed extension to the heritage overlay, saying it will have no impact on property owners as...
Redbacks go down to Cougars in penultimate game
The Warwick Redbacks hit the road to Toowoomba for their Round 16 clash against the USQ Cougars in the Allied Pickfords Cup AFLQ Darling...
State timber plan hits a ‘saw’ spot
The Queensland Government has announced it will need to ramp up the state’s logging industry to address its 2044 housing target, eyeing native forestry...
Shining on the international stage
Oliver Tuvukica has shone on the international stage – representing Australia in China in recent weeks.
Tuvukica, a Year Five Student from St Joseph’s...
Major milestone marked with blessing
St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe marked a major milestone with the blessing of its new “150 Celebration Stone” by Bishop Ken Howell during a special...
Swimmer Armbruster stars in US
Stanthorpe product Ben Armbruster has put a year of illness and injury behind him to star in the TYR Summer Swimming Championships in Irvine,...
Southern Downs breeder returns to Ekka ring with success
Granite Belt primary producer Karina Crisp has returned to the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) with her prized Simmentals cattle, achieving impressive results and inspiring...
Two golden Ekka wins for Granite Belt winery
A Ballandean winemaker’s award-winning drop has flown off the shelf within weeks of upstaging some of Australia’s top producers at this year’s Ekka.
Golden Grove...
Wolves ending the season on a high
The Warwick Wolves have made a late season surge of energy scoring an impressive two all draw against third-placed Highfields in their penultimate Football...
Heritage trail offers journey through time
A new self-guided heritage trail is inviting visitors to uncover the rich history of the Southern Downs, with the Yangan to Mount Colliery route...
