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Warwick trainers dominate cup

Warwick trainers have dominated this year’s Mitre Ten Stanthorpe Cup, race four, picking up first and second in an exciting finish on Saturday in...

Lister ‘grateful’ as LNP wins government in Qld

Southern Downs incumbent MP James Lister has been catapulted into government with the LNP projected to claim victory in Saturday’s Queensland election. Lister will hold...

Council briefs

Procurement policy loopholes to close An updated version of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s procurement policy will come before the council’s November meeting following comments...

Beginnings of catholic education

Youth mental health crisis creates barriers to employment

Son of late racing industry icon secures prestigious UK scholarship

Have your say on honouring Olympian Matt Denny

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Sport

Golfers remember Don Warrener

Stuart Wade has taken out the Don Warrener Memorial Shield for the Warwick Sporters Golf Club. Wade put his best game forward and came out...

Big crowds and great action

An estimated crowd of 2000 people were on-hand to watch the running of the Stanthorpe Cup in glorious weather on Saturday afternoon. Former Stanthorpe...

Stanthorpe springboard to professional cricket

Vanuatu stars Rachel Andrews and Nalin Nipiko have taken the next steps in their cricket careers signing with Melbourne clubs for this season following...

Support for swim club

Stanthorpe Swimming Club members will be shining a little brighter this year thanks to the Stanthorpe RSL according to club president Craig Magnussen. “We...

Consistent Brown takes title

Brian Brown has defeated newcomer Steve Sheehan by 40 points to take the Stanthorpe Bowls Club Consistency title this week. Club Consistency is a...

Dragfest roars back to life

Warwick Dragfest roared back into action with three huge days of racing at the 1320 Motorsports Warwick Dragway Morgan Park from Friday through to...

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Entertainment

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...

Community News

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Bid beyond their ability

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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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More News

No plans to upgrade Carnarvon Bridge, says TMR

Orange safety tape has been waving in the wind at Carnarvon Bridge’s locked-off pedestrian walkway for months, but the Department of Transport and Main...

Where to vote on election day

Southern Downs voters will have 29 locations to lodge their ballot from this Saturday with the state's electoral commission reminding Queenslanders to bring their...

Southern Downs candidates back local news

At least two election candidates running in the Southern Downs have directly backed calls for the next Queensland government to direct a fairer share...

Region is rodeo ready

The Warwick Rodeo kicks off today and promises to deliver significant benefits to the Southern Downs region, not only as an iconic sporting event...

A blessed visit

The students at St Mary’s School Warwick have been blessed with a visit from Sisters of Mercy in preparation for their 150 Years of...

Have Indigenous Queenslanders been forgotten?

A little more than a year on from the failed Voice referendum, Kambuwal man Leeroy Brown has “lost faith” in politics. But he hasn’t let...

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