Crime surge in Tenterfield
By JONATHON HOWARD
TENTERFIELD crime rates have surged and police are calling for greater community information to help stem the tide.
March quarterly figures from the...
New rates on loans to improve farming production
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs farmers can now access lower fixed interest rate loans to cover the costs of entering primary production or improving production.
Agriculture,...
An eye for nature’s beauty
AWARD winning photographer, Sandra McEwan, known for her creative perspectives on nature will hold an exhibition at Lorenza’s Coffee Shop in Stanthorpe.
The opening will...
Surge in cost of living
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs household budgets were in the firing line this week with the State Government announcing a raft of cost increases designed...
Mole River Nursery beats the frost
By JONATHON HOWARD
MOLE River Native Nursery propagates and sells thousands of frost hardy native plants each year to farmers and landcare organisations throughout the...
Tourists want a touch of frost
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Granite Belt is gearing up for an influx of tourists as minimum temperatures plummet this week.
Karen Rowen from the Stanthorpe Visitor...
Windsor bows out
By JONATHON HOWARD
INDEPENDENT Member for New England, Tony Windsor, will not contest his seat during the next election and will retire from politics.
After 22...
Solar tariff fears
THE Greens are urging the State Government not to penalise residents who have invested in solar electricity generation in its Solar Bonus Scheme review...
Talented duo share care
By JONATHON HOWARD
MUSICAL duo the Howie Brothers will return to Tenterfield Golf Club to raise funds for the Community Care for Patients (PAM Hospital)...
Golfers Inn scores ‘outstanding’
By JONATHON HOWARD
TENTERFIELD’S Golfers Inn Motel has won a distinguished Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award for 2013.
The popular travel website listed Golfers Inn as...
Greenlight for raceway talks
By JONATHON HOWARD
PLANS to host a series of mediation meetings between Carnell Raceway and concerned residents were approved by Southern Downs Regional councillors last...
Employees the biggest hurdle
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Southern Downs is a great place to do business but attracting suitable employees remains the region’s biggest hurdle, a recent business...
Shaping communities through art and music
Marissa Clark’s journey from Brisbane’s quiet suburb of Yeronga to becoming a pivotal figure in the Granite Belt's cultural landscape is one of passion,...
