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Recovery talks begin at Ballandean community meeting

News Members of the community are being urged to work closely with the council during the recovery period.

20th Feb 2019 6:08 PM

When emergency calls

News SES being kept on their toes.

20th Feb 2019 6:00 PM

Residents seek action on plaza carpark

News Online petition gains 510 signatures in a week

20th Feb 2019 6:00 PM

Row over water lock-up

News Anger as council restricts daily lifeline.

20th Feb 2019 5:30 PM

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Footy turns 100 years young

News It's a special year for rugby league tragics in Stanthorpe. The Stanthorpe Rugby League Club and community will celebrate 100 years of footy this year.

20th Feb 2019 5:11 PM

Community gets behind Finch clan

News The family of 18-month-old Daniel Finch say they're overwhelmed by the support they've been afforded.

20th Feb 2019 5:01 PM

Charity ride cancelled

Cycling & MTB Organisers will reschedule that Dam Ride for later on this year.

Thirteen caught in drug-drive operation

Crime All of the motorists charged with drug driving will front court next month

Woman taken to hospital after three vehicle highway crash

Breaking A woman was transported to hospital with multiple injuries after emergency services have freed her from her car

Tragedy inspires hope with garden initiative

Whats On Upcoming open garden fundraiser will help raise funds for suicide prevention and aftercare

DAY 9: Girraween fire burns within containment

News UPDATE: Residents are being reminded Girraween National Park is closed as some people have attempted to enter the day area.

'We feed them because we care': Salvos help our firies

News "We feed them because we care and we just want to help them have a bit of a better day.”

Ballandean to host info night for new season

News With a new season fast approaching, Ballandean Football Club is starting to get organised with an information session on Wednesday, February 20.

BUSHFIRES: Why the sun and moon go red

Weather The Border Post spoke to a meteorologist to find out what this happens during bushfires

’Nightmare’ parents harrassing teachers

20th Feb 2019 6:14 PM

Shocking footage shows botched ATM robbery

‘Claremont killer’ read rape fantasy stories

20th Feb 2019 4:38 PM

Reason people still text and drive

Around the Region

UPDATE: Cattle death cause determined

News Poor quality fodder has been blamed for the death of cattle at a Eukey property last week.

DAY 8: Girraween fire continues to burn

News UPDATE: Highway closed due to bushfires

BUSHFIRE: Fireys to work throughout the day to contain fire

Breaking QFES urges residents to remain up to date on the fire situation

Crews return to Girraween for a fifth day at the fire front

Breaking Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Day 4: Girraween bushfire continues to burn

News UPDATE: No evacuation for residents despite rumours

Day 3: The latest on the Girraween Bushfires

News UPDATE: Damage to property suspected on New South Wales side of fire

Fire likened to staring out at 'Gold Coast city lights'

News Frightening night for Williams' and Wallangarra.

Sport

Action behind scenes as football gears up for season

News The new Football Stanthorpe season has been proposed to begin on Saturday, April 27.

RSL climbs closer to claiming top spot

News RSL have put themselves in pole position to claim the minor premiership after a big victory over Souths.

Champion swimmer a typical Year 12 student

Swimming Get to know Ben Armbruster

Last ball a tie-breaker

News Four player's represent region.

Little Athletics qualify for state

Athletics Granite Belt Little Athletics perform well at regionals

National Sport

Filthy Aussies beaten by cheating rivals

20th Feb 2019 4:46 PM

Cricket umpire brutally assaulted in ‘darkest hour’

20th Feb 2019 4:35 PM

Ben Cousins fined for possessing meth

Attacks on All Blacks great Julian Savea keep coming

Sharks to learn fate soon over salary cap scandal

Queensland News

Truth about Ines and Sam’s ‘fake’ affair

TV LAST night’s episode made it abundantly clear the much-hyped ‘affair’ is fake — but not in the way you’d think.

Restaurant bans kids from using iPads

Parenting Restaurant owner declares ban - but there's a problem

'We will shame them': Elders promise justice for offenders

Crime Cherbourg elders want the town's young offenders to front them.

Cyclone's sudden lurch towards major cities

Weather Potentially ‘destructive’ Cyclone Oma could hit south Queensland coast this...

Patient airlifted after colliding with a cow on a quad bike

News RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service attend quad bike roll over

Warnings over 244km/h winds in ‘destructive’ cyclone

News BoM predicts up to 244km/h winds from destructive cyclone.

'Housing tax': Phrase you will be hearing as election looms

News RENT looms as key election issue as government attacks tax plans

Business News

Hidden way your drug use is tracked

Money Australians are using tonnes of meth, cocaine, MDMA and heroin, costing them billions and the government has a sneaky way of finding out.

Disgraced bank boss’s $1m payday

Business NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn to score huge exit payment

Powerball jackpots to $30 million

Money It’s not $100 million, but it’ll do.

Traffic jams: why you’re the problem

Motoring Commuting in cars could be consigned to history.

What's On

NASA lands in Brisbane for museum's largest ever exhibition

Iggy pops for Bluesfest 2019

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Jam-packed program with events of all types at QCWA

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Lifestyle

RSPCA’s $29 adoption sale is on this weekend

Pets & Animals The RSPCA is desperate to clear its shelters, and this weekend, normal fees to adopt an animal will be slashed to just $29 regardless of size or species.

Mum cops ‘disgusting’ and ‘stupid’ abuse

Parenting “Oh no! Not an anatomically correct lion”: Online reaction to mum’s outrage about toy lion’s penis.

The car you can drive without a licence

Motoring French brand has designed the ultimate city car that reduces pollution and lowers demand for carparking spaces, but there’s a catch.

Praise for hostie’s incredible act

Travel Flying can be a difficult experience for any family, especially a stressed-out mum travelling with three children.

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Entertainment

Everything you need to know about the Brit Awards

Music With a host apologising before the awards show even starts and Hugh Jackman performing, the Brit Awards are different from any other awards gala.

20th Feb 2019 5:00 PM