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Council staff prepare to strike over wages and conditions

Southern Downs Regional Council staff are preparing to walk off the job this Thursday as part of protected industrial action, after months of enterprise...

From sacred to celebrated: Ballandean church reborn as wine hub

Once a place of worship, now a place to gather, sip and savour, the 99-year-old timber church at Ballandean has entered a striking new...

Next stage of sale yard upgrades begin

Stage 4 of the Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment Project is now underway, with works aimed at improving safety, accessibility and long-term usability of the facility. The...

Motorcyclist clocked at 218km/h on Highway

RADF grants open to support Southern Downs arts projects

‘Tremendous victory’: nurses secure nation-leading pay

Drop in to learn more about proposed wind farm

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Sport

Scots PCG fall short against TAS/Concordia in Super Schools Cup final

Scots PCG’s brave run in the Super Schools Cup came to an end last week, as they were defeated 29-0 by TAS/Concordia in the...

Surprise win for White and Stirling

Eighteen bowlers at this past week’s Wicked Wednesday at Warwick Bowls Club found out after the game that the winning criteria would be the...

Self-selected pairs ends in a thriller

Steve Tyter and Wayne Foster have taken out the Warwick East Bowl’s self-selected pairs in a thriller at the club at the weekend. The...

Open day attracts big field

Warwick Ladies Golf is set to host their open day, today (Thursday, 4 September) with around 95 players from around the district expected to...

Grand final day for Football Stanthorpe

Carlton are set to play in all but one of the five Football Stanthorpe grand finals at CF White this weekend after qualifying three...

Women’s football’s the winner

The 2022 soccer season is approaching, registrations are open and things are looking grim for Stanthorpe City Football Club and Tenterfield Thunder’s Ladies’ teams....

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Entertainment

Soup, trivia and spectacular yarnbombing

Churches of Christ is excited to present a colourful yarnbombing display, and not one, but two trivia events, a musical trivia and soup luncheon...

Maryvale’s Butterfly Café to delight

Country hospitality takes centre stage in Maryvale this Jumpers and Jazz in July, with the return of the much-loved Butterfly Café at the Maryvale...

Jazz in the courtyard

Many locals have discovered our Courtyard Coffee, open every Friday morning at the Warwick Uniting Church on Guy Street. However, this Jumpers and Jazz...

Girl Chats and paperbacks

Jumpers & Jazz have added a mid-week option to their events this year, with the inaugural Girl Chat & Paperbacks book club morning tea. Event...

Fire, flavour and fine wine

An unforgettable gourmet adventure awaits as this year’s Jumpers and Jazz in July Long Lunch celebrates the best of the Southern Downs region, on...

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...

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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

Draw Pairs event with complementary voids

Dealer: W Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ A952 ♥ J106543 ♦ K76 ♣ -- WEST EAST ♠ 73 ...

Spades not helpful

Dealer: W Vul: Both NORTH ♠ KJ632 ♥ K73 ♦ 94 ♣ Q98 WEST EAST ♠ Q8 ...

Getting help from your enemies

Dealer: N Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J865 ♥ K7 ♦ A73 ♣ 9863 WEST EAST ♠ AK97 ...

Donations galore for girls in need

Allora and District Days for Girls team makes feminine hygiene kits for women and girls internationally and through Good360 in Australia. The team has...

West happily raises auction

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ KQ109 ♥ J75 ♦ 85 ♣ J976 WEST EAST ♠ A542 ...

Most extraordinary hand delt

Dealer: N Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ 98743 ♥ 7 ♦ 3 ♣ A65432 WEST EAST ♠ 52 ...

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Rotary’s Health Van coming to region

Stanthorpe and Warwick residents will soon have the chance to take part in free health screenings when the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van...

Family of murdered woman, children back new DV laws

Laws that allow police to issue immediate 12-month protections for alleged victims of domestic and family violence have been welcomed by Sue and Lloyd...

Multi-sensory art project to stop in Warwick

A multi-sensory arts exhibition has been delivered a more than $83,000 cash boost to come to Warwick. Ms Cara-Ann Simpson's Furari Flores exhibition was among...

Is your single use coffee cup really worth it

1.6 billion – that’s the number of single-use coffee cups we throw away every year in Australia. Most are used for just ten...

Focused on the community

The Killarney QCWA will draw their Father’s Day raffle this weekend, with funds raised going toward the purchase of a defibrillator for the CWA...

First fundraiser for festival

More than 50 people turned out to support the 2026 Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Young Ambassador, Ashley Wren, at his first fundraiser,...

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