Tag: News
Raising funds for a good cause
The Granite Belt Bike and Car Show was held over the weekend, in conjunction with Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.
The Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride is a worldwide...
QCWA celebrates centenary
QCWA Border Division celebrated the Association’s Centenary on Saturday 28 May.
The QCWA Border Division President, Mrs Irene Peachey of Stanthorpe welcomed guests to the...
Final stage of Quart Pot Creek Shared Cycleway Project underway
Whether biking, walking or running is your thing, cyclists and pedestrians will soon be able to enjoy the completed off-road shared pathway along Quart...
Messy play day with BUSHkids
Local kids enjoyed Messy Play Day in Weeroona Park on Wednesday 18 May.
Held by BUSHkids, the event aims to give kids in the early...
Travellers and driving dangers
Roads have been at the forefront of conversation over the past weeks due to flood damage and National Road Safety week, but accidents on...
This week on the farm
I was ill-prepared for the long bike ride this morning to go looking for some errant Shropshire sheep. The sun was just popping its...
David Littleproud next Nationals leader
David Littleproud has been chosen as the next leader of the Nationals.
Mr Littleproud ousted former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce following a post-election...
In Brief
Free Flu Jab for Every Queenslander
All Queenslanders will be offered a free flu vaccination as the State faces a severe outbreak of Influenza A.
Covid-19...
International Tea Day
Many people probably missed it but it was International Tea Day on Saturday 21 May and it is on that day because the tea...
Road fatality report concerns
A Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) councillor has been monitoring the road fatality reports and is concerned about their infrequency.
Cr Andrew Gale said...
Weather forcing cancellations and postponements
With Friday 13 May bringing heavy rain and flooding to the region, scheduled events for the weekend were forced to postpone or cancel.
The...
Locals enjoy Amiens history
Locals and visitors alike enjoyed a day learning about the Granite Belt's tin mining history on 21 May at Amiens Legacy Centre.
Attendees enjoyed tin...
Young eco warriors step up to save rare turtle species
Students at Ballandean State School are helping lead efforts to save a locally endangered turtle species.
The school has teamed up with environmental advocates Granite...
