On Friday, October 18, a sea of gold, white and blue lanterns will fill the sky at the Lions Park.

Light the night, raise money, remember

News On Friday, October 18, a sea of gold, white and blue lanterns will fill the sky at the Lions Park.

The first time 17-year-old Curtis Batterham picked up a hose to fight a bushfire, it was to protect Stanthorpe town.

Baptism of fire for volunteers

News The first time 17-year-old Curtis Batterham picked up a hose to fight a bushfire, it was to protect Stanthorpe town.

She grew up on a horse property outside Las Vegas, the daughter of "actual cowboys”, and now Jen Mize is set to perform in Stanthorpe.

Rope in a good night as twilight settles on trail

News She grew up on a horse property outside Las Vegas, the daughter of "actual cowboys”, and now Jen Mize is set to perform in Stanthorpe.

Three fires kick off following lightning strikes around the Stanthorpe area.

Lightning starts up three new fires

News Three fires kick off following lightning strikes around the Stanthorpe area.

Recovery help is in the wings

Recovery help is in the wings

News Fire clean up can rely on Team Rubicon.

Rare and valuable art among the ashes

Rare and valuable art among the ashes

News Art piece, one of only three in existence, lost in flames.

DROUGHT SUPPORT: Southern Downs farmer to chair new group

DROUGHT SUPPORT: Southern Downs farmer to chair new group

News Southern Downs farmer to chair drought committee.

Dry farmers not forgotten in fire relief efforts

Dry farmers not forgotten in fire relief efforts

News 'We're here to help them as well'.

Brackin returns Stanthorpe's support by pledging donation

Brackin returns Stanthorpe's support by pledging donation

News Granite Belt fighter giving back to home.

OPINION: Thank you to our humble heroes

OPINION: Thank you to our humble heroes

News Post from a local rural firey brings tears to the eyes.

Two decade wait is over for junior Gremlins

Two decade wait is over for junior Gremlins

News Under 17s are premiers in 2019.

United men reign supreme while Rovers claim ladies win

United men reign supreme while Rovers claim ladies win

News United, Ballandean, Inter, City enjoy wins.

The Applethorpe area get great news late Sunday morning

The Applethorpe area get great news late Sunday morning

Weather QFES had one unit at Applethorpe fire early Sunday.

LOCKED IN: Government to truck water until drought breaks

LOCKED IN: Government to truck water until drought breaks

News Premier commits to supply water to town.

‘Highly dangerous’ road rule dropped

‘Highly dangerous’ road rule dropped

Crime Drivers have welcomed changes to a controversial new road rule

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Model deemed too ‘undesirable’ for Insta

Model deemed too ‘undesirable’ for Insta

News A beauty blogger has gone to war with Instagram

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‘Devastated’ Waleed leads TV tributes

‘Devastated’ Waleed leads TV tributes

TV ‘Devastated’ Waleed leads tributes to TV producer Carla Bellomarino

Why you need to fill up on petrol now

Why you need to fill up on petrol now

News ‘Hanging by a thread’: Aus economy bracing for petrol price hike

A CHARITY set up by Dolly Everett’s parents has released an emotional anti-bullying video that raises awareness about the impact words can have.

The video Dolly’s parents want you to see

News A CHARITY set up by Dolly Everett’s parents has released an emotional anti-bullying video that raises awareness about the impact words can have.

Cruel reality of devastating bushfires

Cruel reality of devastating bushfires

News Firefighters on high alert as blazes continue to burn across Qld

Rates extension granted in wake of fires and drought

Rates extension granted in wake of fires and drought

Council News Residents no longer have to pay rates by today

TOP 5: How you can help the Granite Belt recover from fire

TOP 5: How you can help the Granite Belt recover from fire

News Mayor reveals what to do in the aftermath of disaster

Critical restrictions temporarily lifted in wake of fires

Critical restrictions temporarily lifted in wake of fires

Council News SDRC enforces amnesty period to help residents recover

Sport

    One avid golfer is hoping to put his penchant for the game to good use by organising a golf day fundraiser for fireys and victims.

    'Golf fun day' to support fire affected

    News One avid golfer is hoping to put his penchant for the game to good use by organising a golf day fundraiser for fireys and victims.

    Date set for Football Stanthorpe finals

    Date set for Football Stanthorpe finals

    News Grand finals will go ahead this weekend

    ONE TO GO: Adversaries face off again in grand finale

    ONE TO GO: Adversaries face off again in grand finale

    News Redbacks and Rovers meet in men's final show piece.

    Finals shifted to Sullivan Oval

    Finals shifted to Sullivan Oval

    News Sullivan Oval to host five junior footy grand finals next Saturday.

    Spring to life and get behind fundraising run

    Spring to life and get behind fundraising run

    News Fun run back to support state school goals.

    National Sport

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      Surfing legend speaks after coma

      Surfing Surfing great Sunny Garcia has woken from his induced coma

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      Damning angle of AFL star’s dirty act

      AFL Giants launch appeal despite damning angle

      NRL teams: All the ins and outs for week two of the finals

      NRL teams: All the ins and outs for week two of the finals

      Rugby League NRL finals teams: All the ins and outs for sudden-death showdowns

      ‘Farcical’ joke exposes wide open World Cup

      ‘Farcical’ joke exposes wide open World Cup

      Rugby Union Everything you need to know about the Rugby World Cup in Japan

      Laneway Festival’s massive line-up

      Laneway Festival’s massive line-up

      Music Laneway Festival line-up announced: Charli XCX and The 1975 and more

      Four missing kids spark police hunt

      Four missing kids spark police hunt

      News Four children are missing from Etna Creek

      Serial public masturbator ‘craved the rush’

      Serial public masturbator ‘craved the rush’

      Crime Thrill-seeking security guard terrorised Queensland women

      Spit could unlock skin cancer questions

      Spit could unlock skin cancer questions

      Health "We will...get vital information about how skin cancers develop"

      Business News

        The prime minister is standing firm in the face of a legal challenge against the government's controversial welfare debt-recovery scheme.

        PM standing by Centrelink robo-debt scheme

        Politics The prime minister is standing firm in the face of a legal challenge against the government's controversial welfare debt-recovery scheme.

        Musk’s eyebrow-raising ‘pedo’ claim

        Musk’s eyebrow-raising ‘pedo’ claim

        Business You’d think the meaning of ‘pedo guy’ is pretty clear.

        NBN announces lower prices, kills 'Netflix tax'

        NBN announces lower prices, kills 'Netflix tax'

        News NBN has killed off its highly criticised “Netflix tax” proposal,

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        Shopping centre tricks that suck us in

        Business Ever get lost at the shops? Lose track of time?

        Team’s brutal revenge on ‘abusive’ boss

        Team’s brutal revenge on ‘abusive’ boss

        Business Staff resign en-masse following ongoing disputes, payroll mix ups

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          What's on the big screen this week

          Movies THE Downton Abbey cast makes the transition to the big screen.

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          Everything you need to know about winter Snowflakes festival

          News Festival to attract up to 15,000 through gates.

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          'I died and saw God': Man's heavenly encounter

          News 'I was actually kneeling before Jesus Christ'.

          Lifestyle

            Good news burger fans: Today you’ll be able to get your hands on the delectable Macca’s cheeseburger for a bargain price — here’s how.

            Macca’s launches insane $1 burger deal

            Food & Entertainment Good news burger fans: Today you’ll be able to get your hands on the delectable Macca’s cheeseburger for a bargain price — here’s how.

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            How to access Chronicle Garden Competition maps

            News The gardens will be open to the public from Friday, September 20

            X-rated bikini trend storms internet

            X-rated bikini trend storms internet

            Fashion & Beauty Trust an Aussie to make bikinis even skimpier!

            Couple abandons kid in empty house

            Couple abandons kid in empty house

            Crime A couple abandoned their daughter in an apartment

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            Coles’ extreme way to stop meat theft

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              Entertainment

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                Oscar winner unrecognisable at premiere

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                After a heartbreaking elimination, dad-of-three Luke Toki has come out on top and is on track to surpass the winner’s prize money.

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                    SAVING up a deposit for your first home can be seen as an impossible mountain to climb for many people. But, it can be easier than you think.

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                      Young Aussies are turning their backs on jobs with salaries of up to $17,000 a week because they're too lazy to put in the hard yards, a boss claims.

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