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Councillor dismisses transparency concerns

Southern Downs Councillor Joel Richters has dismissed concerns surrounding the council's bid to improve transparency while hinting at a much more consultative budget process...

Four clubs for Probus Month

In celebration of Probus Month, the Rose City Probus group hosted a special fellowship day, bringing together members from Warwick Combined, Stanthorpe, and Beaudesert...

Election Q&A with Labor candidate Greg Johnson

Do you support progressing the Emu Swamp Dam project as the number one priority for fixing Stanthorpe’s water security issue? Why or why not? I’m...

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Sport

Stanthorpe Bowls Club results

Len Girgenti is the Stanthorpe Bowls Club Champion coming from behind to defeat Wendy Hurnall 28-17 on the 33rd end on Wednesday 26 September....

Lawton and Hinde winners in Warwick croquet

Tony Hinde and Margaret Lawton were at the top of their game in the Warwick Croquet Tuesday Association Play competition. The duo defeated Julie and...

Team Capelli take fours

Yogi Keegan, Ray Spiller, Darren Stanley and Rob Capelli have taken out the Summit Men ‘s Four competition played at the Summit club during...

Country roads take me home

It was not only John Denver who longed for Country Roads to take him home but this week the Stanthorpe Golf Club has had...

Gymnasts make state

Eight Warwick Gymnastic Club members qualified to compete in this year’s State Gymnastics Championships at the Sleeman Centre in Brisbane in the first week...

Drag season underway

Drag racing action is back at Mt Morgan in Warwick with more than 135 entrants taking part in the round two of the Warwick...

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Time to pARTicipate

Southern Downs artists of all ages will be the stars when Warwick Art Gallery presents the pARTicipate exhibition opening on 17 October, continuing until...

Breathing out

Imagine being paid to visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia and talk to fascinating people along the way. New co-presenter of SBS’...

Discover Leyburn Heritage Trail

Known as the town of living history, Leyburn provides a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the well-preserved buildings and landmarks...

Generations of teaching

“How many people here went to a public school?” I had just started a job at one of the country’s major newspapers, and amidst...

Building potential and ability

My Grade One teacher Mrs Locke must have been onto something when she wrote on my end-of-year report card, “Russell has real ability and...

Actor returns to Stanthorpe in 1999

It is a little-known fact that actor Shane Porteous began his acting career in Stanthorpe. Best known for his role as Dr Terrence Elliott...

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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...

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Anniversary success

Zonta Stanthorpe are pleased with the recent 25th Anniversary dinner dance, which was well attended by Present and Past Members, District 22 Board Members,...

Left it to West

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A successful defence

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Council urges compliance with sewerage works policy

Southern Downs Regional Council reminds residents and contractors to comply with the Works near Council’s Water, Sewer and/or Stormwater Infrastructure Policy to avoid prosecution...

What is gardenfest with Mick’s Four Seasons Nursery

Gardenfest is one of Stanthorpe’s most anticipated events, celebrating the region’s passion for gardening and horticulture. This year, Mick’s Four Seasons Nursery is once...

Writer to pen book about Johnny Cash’s unique Stanthorpe connection

Not a lot is known about what country music star Johnny Cash got up to during his time in Stanthorpe in the ‘80s and...

Livestock sales lower

Numbers yarded for the major livestock sales this week were lower with 1092 head meeting the cattle market and 1616 head meeting the sheep...

Collaborative efforts boost region’s small business resilience

Southern Downs Regional Council has secured $160,000 in vital grant funding from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) as part of...

Rabbits Eat Lettuce pushes ahead with long term Southern Downs plans

Organisers of electronic music festival Rabbits Eat Lettuce have pushed forward with long term plans for the Southern Downs, lodging a development application to...