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Junk Orchestra workshops coming

Perhaps you think there is not a musical bone in your body? But what if you could play music and no musical talent or experience...

College student raises funds for cancer patients

Year 10 SCOTS PGC College student Tamar Stanfield-Roche had her natural long red locks shaved recently to raise valuable funds for the Leukaemia Foundation’s...

Calls for upgrade of Eight Mile intersection – Safety measures can be implemented soon

A road safety advisory group chairman and a local driving instructor say there are some quick and inexpensive measures that can be implemented soon...

Second Ambassador signs up

Jessica Johnson moved to the Granite Belt region about eight years ago from Mackay - a weather change for sure. After finishing her senior...

Stanthorpe hosts naval conference

Last weekend the recently formed Stanthorpe and District Naval Sub Section hosted the 56th Conference of the Queensland Section of the Naval Association of...

Parvovirus still a problem for local dogs

Parvovirus in the local dog population is much worse than it is in most areas of Queensland. The severity of the disease and the frequency with...

Show support for our SLADE

Residents are urged to attend the next meeting of Slade Lives Again – Development for Everyone (SLADE) if they wish this group to proceed...

Local clubs face huge revenue loss

Local clubs may face up to 40 per cent reduction in revenue and possibly even closure if the Federal Government’s gambling reforms are implemented. In...

Using earth as building material

At last month’s meeting of the Border Landcare Organic Group (BLOG), poultry consultant, Michael Sommerlad, gave those present a fascinating insight into the world...

Successful flower show

The Warwick Horticultural Society held a successful flower show in St Mary’s Hall on Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, with good results...

Harvest festival raffle winner

Anita Knight won Miss L’Aquila’s raffle at the Market in the Mountains on Sunday. Isobel Laurie, who was the first Young Ambassador to sign up...

Book now for seniors events

Tenterfield has a full program organised for Senior Citizens Week;  bookings for some events must be made immediately. Replacing the annual mystery tour will be...

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RADF grants approved

A military history website, a public art exhibition to be part of the next Jumpers and Jazz festival and next week’s Border District Eisteddfod...