Community briefing at Stanthorpe Civic Centre
11AM: A community meeting will be held at the Supper Room at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre at 1.30pm today – Saturday 7 September –...
Bushfire risk high in warm, dry conditions
Firefighters are urging residents to remain vigilant as hot, dry and windy weather brings increased fire danger to southern Queensland.
Queensland Fire and Emergency...
Aerial shot tells the story…
Coolmunda Dam is currently down to 5.7% capacity and spectacular aerial shots taken late last week reveal that the dam’s once broad expanse of...
Chamber stalwarts recognised at AGM
Stephen Tancred, Ian Henderson and Cr Vic Pennisi were named as ‘Honorary Life Members’ of the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce at...
Fatal crash under police investigation
A man has died following a two-vehicle crash on the Warwick-Killarney Road at 5.30pm yesterday, Thursday 29 August.
A police statement said the crash occurred...
New water bores for Texas, Yelarbon
Two new bores will be constructed in the Goondiwindi region to address immediate water delivery problems and provide a long-term water supply solution in...
Council refuses ‘Bohemian Beatfreaks’ permit
Southern Downs councillors this week voted to refuse a permit for the ‘Bohemian Beatfreaks’ music and arts festival which was proposed to be held...
Council loses nine-day fortnight dispute
The Southern Downs Regional Council has lost a lengthy industrial dispute over a ‘nine-day fortnight’ working condition for its white collar workforce.
As previously reported...
Drought relief forum next week
The Southern Downs Suicide Prevention Group will hold an ‘R U OK? And Drought Relief Forum’ at the Royal Hotel Leyburn next Thursday 5...
Multiple charges follow drug operation
Police have charged 12 people on 48 drug and weapons charges following the closure of an operation targeting the Stanthorpe and Warwick areas.
In a...
Possible showers on way, says weather bureau
The Warwick and Stanthorpe areas could see a chance of some showers over the next couple of days thanks to a series of “weak...
Music festival permit refusal appealed
Southern Downs councillors will vote next week on a request by the organisers of a bush music and arts festival to overturn the council’s...
Band comp champs step up with debut track
In early 2024, Ethan Johnson started learning guitar out of boredom, but fast forward to now, and his band Coolburn with Ena Furness, Tilly...
