Prayer for Rain events this Sunday
This Sunday – 15 September 2019 – Southern Downs and Granite Belt residents are invited to participate in ‘Prayer for Rain’ ceremonies throughout the...
River rorters to face music
Federal Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud this week said alleged “unconscionable conduct” by water traders and brokers in the Murray-Darling Basin would not...
Stanthorpe water carting to cost $800,000 a month
Carting of emergency town water for Stanthorpe will cost $800,000 a month, the Southern Downs Regional Council has confirmed.
Mayor Tracy Dobie and senior council...
Fatal motorbike crash near Stanthorpe
A man has died in a motorcycle crash south-west of Stanthorpe earlier today, Tuesday 10 September.
The rider, understood to be in his 50s, died...
Ballandean bushfire update – Tues 10 September
STAY INFORMED: Ballandean (south of Stanthorpe) bushfire as at 9.10am Tues 10 Sep
BALLANDEAN BUSHFIRE UPDATE – TUESDAY 10 September 2019 9:10 AM -
Bushfire warning...
School closures tomorrow, Tuesday 10 September
Several state schools in the region will be closed tomorrow – Tuesday 10 September - due to the threat of bushfires, Education Minister Grace...
Bushfire update Monday 9 Sept
STAY INFORMED: Stanthorpe/Applethorpe bushfire as at 9.40am Mon 9 Sept
9th September 2019 9:40 AM
Bushfire warning level: ADVICE
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there...
Applethorpe bushfire update 3pm
LATEST ADVICE FROM QUEENSLAND FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES...
LEAVE NOW: Applethorpe bushfire (part of Stanthorpe bushfire) as at 2.30pm Sat 7 Sept
7th September 2019 2:30...
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...
Young riders eye pathways forward
Endurance horse riding encourages participation across all ages and all abilities.
The Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Centre annual education weekend highlighted this, with young riders coming...
