Baby among 4 rescued from roaring floodwaters near Warwick
Emergency crews used human chains and braved waist-high waters to carry out two dramatic rescues overnight, as floodwaters swept two separate cars into roaring floodwaters.
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Revealed: Stanthorpe’s best teacher for 2021 crowned
‘I’m gobsmacked, it’s very rewarding’: The final votes have been tallied and the winner has been decided! Meet Stanthorpe’s best teacher for 2021 and see what makes them stand out here.
Teen with Covid spent days in Warwick while infectious
A woman who spent ‘a couple of days’ in Warwick before testing positive to Covid has become the town’s second confirmed link to the virus, after a Warwick man was diagnosed this week. FULL DETAILS HERE:
‘Major flooding likely’: Warwick put on watch as storms, heavy rain predicted
Incredible amounts of rain are expected to fall in the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas in coming days, with experts warning the intense weather system is likely to cause major flooding across the entire region. Full details here:
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Bloody idiot: Thief almost jailed after stealing tampons in string of petty crimes
The Granite Belt man racked up more than a dozen offences including drug driving, drug possession, obstructing police and stealing.
First look at Stanthorpe theatre’s massive $60k transformation
Over the last six months the iconic Stanthorpe Little Theatre has undergone major renovations to turn the structure, built more than a hundred years ago, into a community space that can be used for more than just stage shows. Take a look inside here:
Industry-leading organic farm set to swing open gate for exclusive tour
The Southern Downs family is set to showcase how their farm survived years of drought by producing organic grains and designing innovative machinery for all-year round farming operations.
Truckie charged over ‘almost hitting cop’ in cross-border chase
Police claim the 43yo man almost ran down an officer while fleeing the Wallangarra border checkpoint, then became abusive and threw items at the cops.
Aussie rock legend Paul Kelly announces exclusive Stanthorpe show
The famous musician will be visiting the Granite Belt for a one-night-only concert, and tells the Border Post he’s ecstatic to share his love of the region and his hit songs with the community.
REVEALED: Stanthorpe’s best hairdresser
With 10 years’ hair styling under her belt, this industry powerhouse is kicking her career goals with exciting plans for the future of her salon.
Emu Swamp Dam project on track as new director appointed
The decision comes as works for the Granite Belt water security project nears the construction stage, with the chairman’s previous water and agriculture experience expected to help progress the project’s development plans.
Bizarre winter heatwave to warm things up in Stanthorpe
After waking to more than a few subzero mornings of late, Granite Belt residents will get toasty reprieve later this week, with temperatures climbing and a hot spell predicted to hit much of the state.
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