Southern Downs & Granite Belt

In need of water?  Do your animals need a drop, or do you require it for domestic use? Granite Belt Water is here to help, with their generosity extending to those off reticulated supply, and in desperate need of water for their property. Find out more details here: //mysoutherndowns.com.au/blog/granite-belt-water-relief-for-locals-off-reticulated-supply-solely-dependant-on-tank-water-and-in-need-of-assistance/ or on Facebook //www.facebook.com/granitebeltdrought/  

Suicide is preventable, and anyone can make a difference…  Living Works can help you to help make a difference to someone you may know, or someone in our community. Often we all get the black dog knocking on the door, with mounting debt or unforeseeable mountains, but it’s more than that, and the discussion workshop may be for you, or

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Have a little fun this year with the family, join in on Rotary’s Spooky Walk 2019.. Events include: Macca’s Magic Show Wizards Castle Forbidden Forest Magical Maze Spooky Express Hat of sorts Face painting HP Tattoos Quiddich Practice Spooky Alley treats BBQ And more Time: 5pm – Platform 9 ¾ opens,  5.30pm – classes begin When: Thursday 31 October Where?

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Relief is here –  with Granite Belt Water Relief!  Locals can now apply for drinking water and tank water (via IBC) for free, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers of Granite Belt Water Relief. In an effort to spread the word of the fantastic works that our local volunteers, fundraisers and those whom have contributed to this truly unique

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Please find below information regarding an upcoming FREE Mental Health workshop which may be of interest to you, or someone you know. Please contact Richard Henshaw:  Richard.Henshaw@health.qld.gov.au for any further information. [embeddoc url=”https://mysoutherndowns.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Mental-Health-Workshop-Warwick.pdf” height=”1000px” download=”all” viewer=”google” ]

As part of the Southern Downs Water Security Strategy, Council is seeking feedback on community values and knowledge of our local water resources.  The information gathered will provide local data on the actions and behaviours which are most important to our residents as well as providing current information on opportunities to further secure our water supplies for the future.  

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This is a fantastic initiative in which we will be provided free of charge the training to keep an eye on each others wellbeing, and develop our community connections.  Should you be interested in participating in this, please direct all correspondence to David Henderson mailto:dhenderson@lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au.  

Hope Horizons Road to Hope forums aimed at promoting the services they provide to those diagnosed with Cancer.   Forums held in both Warwick  (24th May) and Stanthorpe (23rd May) including a guest speaker program.   This is a free event, however bookings are essential.   Please contact Hope Horizons to confirm your space via www.hopehorizons.com.au or by phone: 4636

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Please find below a flyer regarding a “Clothes Swap” event to be held at the Warwick Baptist Hall on May 25th that may be of interest to you or someone you know. If you are based in Stanthorpe/Granite Belt and can’t make it along but would like to donate clothing for the event, Lyndell Brown, Family Support Service Officer from

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Extreme level water restrictions here to stay as dam levels continue to drop The Southern Downs will remain on extreme level water restrictions with Council resolving to reduce the limit on water being purchased from the region’s standpipes to 2000 litres per week. Rural residents accessing drinking standard water from the Stanthorpe and Warwick standpipes will now be limited to

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