Granite Belt farmers devastated by severe hailstorm
Farmers across the region whose crops and hail netting were severely damaged by the recent hailstorms are calling on the government for recovery support.
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Huge ‘tennis-ball sized’ hail hits Southern Downs
Granite Belt residents have described the biggest hail they’ve ever seen after a huge storm swept over parts of the region on Thursday.
Brutal and bloody: Warwick’s violent attackers exposed
From unprovoked drunken attacks and frenzied street fights to assaulting a cop and more. Here are some of the violent offenders who’ve recently landed in Warwick’s courts.
Warwick rodeo king scores prestigious national accolade
The iconic face of riding known as ‘Australia’s master of the international saddle’ made history almost 50 years ago and will soon do so again as part of an elite group receiving this special nod.
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Driver flown to hospital with multiple injuries after two-truck crash
Cunningham Highway is blocked in both directions causing lengthy delays with the two trucks covering the road after the midnight crash on the Southern Downs.
Kids’ sports coach steals ex-wife’s car, sends harassing, taunting messages
The Granite Belt man claimed his ‘childish’ actions were attempts to intimidate his wife following disagreements over his daughter’s care.
Stanthorpe woman set to ride more than 3000km for mental health awareness
The Granite Belt resident has shared how her own battles with depression, homelessness and substance abuse has inspired her decision to jump on her bike and ride solo for more than 60 days.
Snow in forecast this week for areas of Granite Belt
With a dusting of snow on the cards for the Stanthorpe area, take a look back at this gallery of the town’s huge snow day in 2015 and find out where you could catch a glimpse this week!
GALLERY: 20 photos from 2015 snowfall in Stanthorpe
Hundreds of tourists and locals got rugged up and left home in the early hours of the morning to see the sheets of snow that fell in the Granite Belt on July 17, 2015. Check out the flashback gallery:
No charges yet over ‘suspicious’ Wallangarra house fire
Police say a man is assisting police with the investigation into how the blaze started and they are not looking for further suspects, but investigations are continuing.
Crime wrap: Serial burglar targets Granite Belt
Stanthorpe police are on the hunt for the person behind a spree of break-ins across the Granite Belt. The string of crimes was only one attracting officers’ attention this month.
Students honour canine heroes with touching tribute
Stanthorpe students’ engineering talents were the focal point of an official ceremony recognising the bravery and dedication of police dogs to protecting the community.
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