State Emergency Service - Stanthorpe Group

01/05/2026

Stanthorpe SES Group has had a busy few weeks.
We had the promotion of Kandi and Annie to the community member rank. A lot of hard work and dedication from you both. Congratulations!

We were thrilled to welcome Russell and Samantha Wantling from the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Committee, who visited us to present our award for the float we entered in this year's parade.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring the float together.

24/04/2026

We had a big week at Stanthorpe SES Group.

Tuesday night , we had the promonition of Ema to Group Leader.

Please help us celebrate Ema on her promotion.
A big thanks to Dan for the last few years in this position and handing over to Ema.

07/03/2026

Apple and Grape Grand Parade 2026

07/03/2026

Our support group was incredibly proud to sponsor Stanthorpe SES Support Group Young Ambassador Ashley Wren through his young ambassador journey. Ash’s commitment to the organisation, his community-first spirit, and passion for the orange were on full display throughout the process.

The celebrations reached a high note today at the 2026 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Grand Parade. It was great to see so many organisations represented in the parade. A massive thank you to our dedicated volunteers who put in the hard yards to build our float—it’s safe to say the hard work paid off, and we think it looked spectacular!!

28/02/2026

Some of our members were up early today to start on our float for next week's Apple and Grape Festival parade, supporting our Stanthorpe SES Support Group Young Ambassador Ashley Wren. It's coming together nicely....you'll just have to wait for the parade to see the finished product!!

Special mention and huge thanks to Granite Belt Fruit Freighters for the use of their trailer!

27/02/2026

GROUP LEADER POSITION - Stanthorpe - Closing 9th March 2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

The Southern Downs Unit is searching for an inspiring and dedicated Group Leader to join the​ team for a 3-year tenure. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, support, and guide a passionate group of volunteers at the Stanthorpe Group.

12/02/2026

For non life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance during severe weather events, call 132500 - or if life-threatening dial 000.

Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL

For people in Southeast Coast and parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 12:32 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND FROM LATE THURSDAY EVENING.

Weather Situation: A southerly wind change will move into the South East Coast overnight Thursday into Friday morning, before stalling over the Wide Bay and Burnett during Friday afternoon/evening. Meanwhile, an approaching mid-level trough combines with high atmospheric moisture and humid onshore flow to produce persistent rainfall over parts of the South East Coast, southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt from Thursday evening.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about the South East Coast from late Thursday evening, extending inland to southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt during Friday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.

A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.

Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children, make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210.

06/02/2026

If you're up around Warwick on Saturday 14 February, and interested to see what the SES do, or thinking about joining, pop in and see the Warwick team.

Have you ever thought about volunteering with the SES? Now is your chance.

The Warwick SES is now recruiting and we will be hosting an open day on Saturday the 14th of February.

Come on down and meet our volunteers and check out all of our equiptment.

There will be plenty of fun for the whole family with a jumping castle and a sausage sizzle available.

So if you or someone you know has ever thought about volunteering for the SES and is over the age of 16, join us at 4 Alice St Warwick and see what we are all about.

04/02/2026

Last night the group welcomed a number of visitors at our open night. It was also a fitting opportunity to present two of our members their new appointments :
Kahlia - Field Operations
Fiona- Field Operations
Congratulations to both members. Well deserved after hours of training and activity helping our community.
Wanting to volunteer and help your community in times of need, we train every Tuesday 6-8pm at our HQ on the cnr of Mackenzie St and New England Hwy.