Allora stud breeders win senior bull class at Ekka
A 22-month-old Santa Gertrudis bull bred near Allora has cemented its reputation as a standout, claiming top honours in his class at the Royal...
Man stable as truck rollover shuts highway near Stanthorpe
A man in his 40s is in a stable condition at Stanthorpe Hospital after a fuel tanker rolled over this morning near Stanthorpe, forcing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Program helping regional mums and bubs
A perinatal mental health initiative is changing the lives of new mums and families across the Darling Downs.
Darling Downs Health’s Together in Mind is...
Bubsie brings Australian motoring history to the Southern Downs
One hundred years ago, a 22-year-old Perth mechanic pointed the nose of a little French Citroën towards the untracked Australian bush, and kept driving...
Ryan and Smith star
Jennifer Smith and Carol Ryan have scored hole’s in one during this week’s Warwick Croquet Club Golf Play events on Thursday 11 December.
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