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BUSHkids celebrates 90 years of supporting regional children

For 90 years, BUSHkids has remained steadfast in its mission to support the health, development, education, and wellbeing of children in rural and remote...

Toddler recovering from freak campfire accident

It was supposed to be a relaxing weekend for Rachel Greenhalgh and her family. And it largely was. The family spent the Saturday night of...

Woman airlifted to Brisbane, two others hospitalised after Ballandean crash

A woman in her 60s has been airlifted to Brisbane with serious injuries and two other people hospitalised after three vehicles collided on the...

Stanthorpe War Memorial upgrades set to be unveiled

Ergon probing mass power outage as Granite Belt drenched by heavy rain

Culture and colour shine in talent show

Bringing fresh energy to the phone repairs

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Sport

Water Rats excel in the wet

Proving they are well-named, the Warwick Water Rats got off to an impressive start to their Rugby season for 2025 with a 28-point win...

Junior basketball a hit at WIRAC

The Warwick Junior Basketball competition is well underway at WIRAC each Friday evening, attracting good numbers. The competition runs in the Under 12s and...

Cowboys start their TRL campaign

The wait is over with new-look Warwick Cowboys set to take the field on Saturday night at Father Ranger Oval in Warwick for round...

Klease wins in weather disrupted golf week

City Golf Club player Steve Klease took out the A grade competition for Warwick Sporters Golf in a day where only 38 players finished...

Young cyclist is breaking records and making history

National record holder and junior cycling sensation Siena Goulding has been making waves in the track cycling scene. Australiana Park Velodrome has become her...

Grant proves very handy for cricket association

Stanthorpe and District cricket season 24-25 may over for the year but it was actually a little easer to run thanks a grant from...

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Entertainment

Show off the culinary skills

Start practising those kitchen skills ahead of the Cookery section at the 2025 Killarney Show. Whether you’re an experienced baker or someone eager to...

Revving with excitement

The Killarney Ute Show is back for another year, bringing together a great lineup of vehicles and categories for ute enthusiasts to enjoy. Dukes...

A night to remember

Get ready for an exciting night as the Killarney Butchery Rodeo takes centre stage on Friday 21 February, kicking off at 6pm. Proudly sponsored...

Not your average race

The Killarney Show is set to deliver an exciting new event in 2025 with the introduction of Chainsaw Racing on Saturday 22 February. This...

Congratulations on wonderful milestone

One hundred and fifty years is a remarkable milestone, and I congratulate St Joseph’s School on its sesquicentenary this month. Back in 1875, Stanthorpe was...

Wonderful memories flood back

I spent my entire primary school years at St Joseph’s. I remember clearly Mrs Shannon, our Grade 1 teacher. I’m still in...

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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

Impacts of climate change hitting close to home

Climate change sceptics and deniers need to go no further than their home insurance bills to confirm that we are all starting to pay...

Welcoming WillowTree 37

At the usual Wednesday gathering of Quart Pot Quilters in Stanthorpe on 26 March, our group welcomed Karen and Jill, together with companion dog...

Handing over the reins

Dealer: N Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ KJ84 ♥ 10 ♦ Q985 ♣ AJ104 WEST EAST ♠ 73...

Tricks in the hand

Dealer: S Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J2 ♥ AQ10 ♦ KQ10653 ♣ Q5 WEST EAST ♠ A9754 ...

Capturing the repetition

Allora Photography Group met in Allora on Wednesday 12 March at 7pm to have their February topic photos, Repetition, judged by PSQ Judge, John...

Recycling opportunities at Whistle Stop garden

The Whistlestop Heritage and Community Garden has taken the initiative to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill in the Southern Downs. In...

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Sheep graziers on alert as heavy rain saturates Southern Downs

Sheep graziers have been warned about potential stock losses as heavy rain continues to impact the Southern Downs. A Bureau of Meteorology warning issued on...

Local opportunities through TAFE and SDIEA partnership

Valuable hands-on training and career pathways for community members are being developed from the partnership between Southern Downs Industry Education Association (SDIEA) and TAFE...

Land valuations jump 29 per cent across Southern Downs

Land valuations have climbed 29 per cent across the Southern Downs with two residential localities facing increases in excess of 100 per cent. Queensland’s Valuer-General...

Littleproud kicks off campaign with bold claim

During one of his first interviews on the 2025 federal election campaign trail, Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud disclosed a rather odd...

Opening to support vulnerable women

On 1 April 2025, WillowTree 37 Women’s Support Centre will officially come into being, run by a dedicated local committee that has been working...

WillowTree 37 officially opens its doors

WillowTree37, the vital support centre for vulnerable women in the Southern Downs, has officially opened its doors. The Women’s Support Centre aims to provide...

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