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Bright future for First Nations health cadets

The future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leadership is looking strong in the Southern Downs and surrounding Darling Downs region, with a...

Fifth ambassador of Apple and Grape

Eighteen-year-old Ashley Wren has been officially named as the fifth entrant in the 2026 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Young Ambassador Program. Proudly sponsored by...

Ag shows given first state funding boost since 2006

Southern Downs show societies have been given their first permanent state funding boost in nearly two decades. Shows in Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney and Allora will...

Elders honoured at NAIDOC morning tea

New flora guide showcases Killarney’s natural beauty

Community champion honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship at rotary changeover

‘Avoid smoke’: Fire crews battling blaze near Stanthorpe

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Sport

Brown set for Leyburn return

Australian Grand Prix winner Warwick Brown was so excited by his first visit to the Historic Leyburn Sprints last year that he’s returning for...

Stanley snares Summit singles

Darren Stanley came from behind to win this year’s Men’s singles title at the Summit on Saturday afternoon. Stanley’s opponent Rob Capelli got off...

Tight games in Warwick croquet

The only Association Play game at Warwick Croquet club was a close affair on Tuesday 28 June. In the end Julie Grayson and Bob Burt...

Back to the paddock for Cowboys

Cowboys A grade return to the footy season after a week off to take on third-placed Brothers in the first game of round to...

A silver lining for Warwick Reserves

A thrilling extra-time win has given the Warwick Cowboys Rugby League football club their first silverware in more than a decade. Consistency has proven...

Darton celebrates in style

Warwick Ladies golfer Ros Darton celebrated her birthday in winning style taking out this week’s Wednesday Warwick Ladies golf day. On the coldest golf day...

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Entertainment

FEATURE: 12 years in the bakery scene

For locals and visitors alike, Zest Pastries has become a well-known part of the Stanthorpe food scene. Located on Maryland Street, Zest has been...

FEATURE: Bakery warming the body

If you live in Warwick, chances are you’ve visited Steele’s Bakery Café on Fitzroy Street at least once, or maybe you’re already a regular. Known...

Q&A with Warwick ambo Wayne Kirk

What’s something people may not know about you? I was born in Perth, Western Australia. I came over for a look around with my wife...

Celebrating National Pet Day

National Pet Day is the perfect time to celebrate the joy, companionship, and unconditional love our pets bring into our lives. At Killarney Vets,...

Looking out for the little guys

Our pets can't tell us when they're feeling unwell, so it's up to us to keep an eye out for the small changes that...

One-stop pet shop

Pets Domain had a very humble beginning. CEO Jason van Peelen began selling live fish out of his garage as a young teenager before...

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A family built from battle

The date 28 February marks a solemn day of remembrance for the 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR), commemorating the sacrifices made during...

The making of Ridgemill

Martin Cooper grew up in the premier wine region of the Yarra Valley in Victoria, and when he was at university studying civil engineering...

Workshops for local businesses

The Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce, supported by Queensland Government and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, is proud to present the “Small...

Local plumber has everything you need

Stanthorpe local Andrew Quirk started up his business ABQ Plumbing earlier this year and has well and truly hit the ground running. Andrew had been...

Find unique gifts at Emporium Lane

It's that time of the year again. Christmas parties, end of year celebrations, catching up with friends for that once a year gathering! Emporium Lane...

Get in style this festive season

Style Shoes is set to be a prime destination for Jingle & Mingle shoppers, with the event kicking off this Friday along Palmerin Street. The...

Community News

Three cornered auction

Dealer: S Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 10643 ♥ KJ2 ♦ 97 ♣ 10632 WEST EAST ♠ 85...

Full steam ahead for the girls

This month has seen the group assist at the Warwick Rugby Union Club Ladies Day and at the Warwick RSL raffle as well as...

Competing to represent Darling Downs in the national final

Dealer: Vul: NORTH ♠ 8 ♥ 109853 ♦ A873 ♣ 943 WEST EAST ♠ Q96 ...

A sad loss for the bridge club as Judy Mobbs passes away

Dealer: E Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 85432 ♥ Q98 ♦ AKJ7 ♣ 10 WEST EAST ♠ A9...

The Story of Stanley James Clark

Once again, Warwick has produced another hero in the person of Stanley James Clark, who got caught up in the Great War of 1914...

A notable board with different scores

Dealer: S Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ J62 ♥ A1054 ♦ AQ9752 ♣ WEST EAST ♠ A108 ♠ Q54 ♥ KJ83 ♥ Q ♦ J10...

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Stanthorpe Rotary Club welcomes new president and reflects on a year of ‘magic’

The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe held its annual changeover dinner on the weekend, celebrating a year of major achievements and officially inducting Jim Baxter...

New tech key to Southern Downs water security

Steps to improve water security and reduce costs for Southern Downs residents have been made with more than 9,600 smart water meters now installed...

Lion ’just playing’ when it attacked: zoo owner

A zoo owner says a lion was “just playing“ when it attacked a woman, leaving her with “macabre injuries“, including the loss of an...

Late bush poet Jack Drake’s final book launched

There are some people whose presence leaves an indelible mark on a community, whose stories resonate through the generations. Jack Drake was one of...

Winds send temps plunging as Southern Downs feels impact of weather bomb

Mt Marlay lookout turned to fog last Wednesday as wind gusts of up to 52 kilometres per hour slammed Stanthorpe, sending the “feels like“...

Queensland enters drought-free era with focus on future preparedness

For the first time in 12 years, Queensland is entirely drought-free, but the State Government is urging primary producers not to become complacent. While the...

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