Council Notices
Saddle up! The John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade Saturday 27 October 9:00am
Saddle up! The John Dee Warwick Rodeo Street Parade is returning on Saturday 27 October 2018 Warwick’s CBD will come alive with vibrant colours and community spirit as floats inspired by this year’s theme, Rose and Rodeo, take to the streets for the spectacular. Be early to grab a good viewing spot along the route, as hundreds of people are
Be aware of requests to make tax payments via unusual methods
The ATO will never threaten you with arrest if you don’t pay a debt immediately. Call your financial institution immediately if you have given your bank or credit card details to a scammer. Most big banks will cover any loss if someone makes an unauthorised transaction on your account, as long as you have protected your client number and
Restorations on the Stanthorpe World War I Soldiers Memorial 2018
THE legacy of the Granite Belt’s World War I soldiers will live on thanks to restorations on the Stanthorpe Soldiers Memorial. Southern Downs Regional Council, supported by the Queensland Government and jointly funded by the Stanthorpe RSL Sub Branch, have made the restoration works possible. Queensland Government’s Queensland Anzac Centenary grants program provided $34,000 in funding. The memorial was built
Fundraiser to aid Farmers in NSW and Queensland September 21st
Rotary, Zonta and Lions will be holding a Fundraising Friday night, September 21, to provide assistance to Queensland and NSW farmers affected by drought. It will be held at the Exhibition Centre of the Stanthorpe Showgounds from 6pm till late. The Ringmaster’s Cafe will be providing food and refreshments with all profits being donated back to the cause. As well,
Bikers suit up for Distinguished Spectacle September 30th 8am
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, started in 2012, is a global motorcycle fund-raising event to raise awareness of prostate cancer and male suicide prevention. Stanthorpe locals got in on the cause in 2014 and a few rides later they’re still helping raise funds and awareness for the cause. Shaun Cox is leading the way, initiating the first local
A Gruesome Flesh-Eating Bug
THE story of a young Queenslander’s brush with death after contracting a gruesome flesh-eating bug from a paper cut shocked the country this week but – but such cases are not as rare as you might expect. Ryan Taylor, 26, developed necrotising fasciitis after sustaining the seemingly insignificant injury at his office on July 25. The Southport marketing manager knew
A CONFIDENCE-boosting fashion show for Disability Action Week 2018
A CONFIDENCE-boosting fashion show is set to be the centrepiece of this year’s Disability Action Week. The annual initiative runs from September 6-22 raising awareness for people living with disabilities. Endeavour Foundation Stanthorpe is helping to organise a Past, Present and Future Fashion Parade with the support of Vinnies. Stanthorpe Endeavour Learning and Lifestyle members have been busy preparing for
Stanthorpe Gardenfest & Trade Fair 2018 October 12th 13th
The NUMBER ONE Gardening Event on the Southern Downs & Granite Belt. Free Admission – Light Refreshments Available. Exhibitors Include – Plant displays & sales, Trade displays, Landscaping supplies, Craft sales, something for everyone. Come and see for yourself . You will enjoy the experience. No on-site ATM – mainly cash sales. Please note your diary. The 2018 Stanthorpe Gardenfest & Trade Fair
Expression of Interest
Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre Stanthorpe invites expression of interest applications from applicants with qualifications, experience, background working in the Community Services Sector. Applicants should possess: Knowledge / understanding of Case Management Frameworks / Systems. Experience, compassion, empathy working with vulnerable disadvantaged community members ranging children through to adults, individuals and families. Understanding Integrated Service Delivery processes extensive internal / external
Southern Downs Community to share ideas on $1M in funding at Drought Relief Forums
The community is being called upon to put forward its ideas on how $1 million in Federal Government funding is best spent to benefit the Southern Downs in the face of drought. Drought Relief Forums will be hosted by Southern Downs Regional Council at Warwick Town Hall on 11 September and Stanthorpe Civic Centre on 14 September 2018. Earlier this month, the Federal Government