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Hundreds of young voices fill civic centre

Close to 800 students filled the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on Tuesday for the choral music section of the Border District Eisteddfod, creating a vibrant...

Veterans clash with Club Warwick RSL over new timing of ode

A move to bring forward Club Warwick RSL’s daily Ode of Remembrance commemoration by one hour has sparked fierce backlash from local veterans. Activity inside...

Stanthorpe Art Prize finalist paints art born from struggle

On the 12th of June 2026 Stanthorpe will be hosting its prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize finals. Amongst the finalists this year is a very...

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Sport

Close games for Stanthorpe football

Another huge weekend of football across the Stanthorpe region with plenty of goals, close contests, and some dominant performances in this week’s round of...

Warwick Wolves minutes from upset scoreline

The Warwick Wolves bounced back to come within minutes of taking points off one of the top teams in the Football Queensland Toowoomba Premier...

Cowboys make it five from five

Warwick Cowboys ground out a win in a tough Toowoomba Rugby League A grade at Pittsworth on Saturday night. The visitors took the victory...

GALLERY: Palmer goes back-to-back in pentathrun

Warwick was on the move over the weekend as runners hit the road for the annual Pentathrun, taking on the five-race challenge starting with...

Reeves and Stuart take titles

After four rounds the Stanthorpe Golf Men’s Club Championship came right down to the wire with a play-off hole having to be used to...

Warriors beat Bears in nailbiter

In what was considered an absolute rugby league arm wrestle at a cool and breezy Platz Oval on Sunday afternoon, the Wattles Warriors outlasted...

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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...

In Business - Sponsored

Star Realty QLD celebrates three year milestone

This year marks an exciting milestone for Star Realty QLD as the locally owned business celebrates three years of helping property owners and tenants...

Backing first home buyers

Darling Downs Bank is proud to support more first home buyers in our community to achieve home ownership through participation in the Australian Government...

Redbacks rally for big season

There’s a real sense of excitement building around the Redbacks as they head into the new season, with plenty happening both on and off...

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...

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Familiar faces return

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Bridge’s most important moment

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ARK’s pet of the week

Shadow arrived to Ark very frightened of her new surroundings. It has taken her time to come out of her shell, but she is...

McGinness dominates with two wins

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ARK’s pet of the week

Hi, I’m Rocco. I’m a very sweet and affectionate Border Collie mix with a big heart and lots of love to give. I found...

Taking the risk

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Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns

With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rates in more than 20 years, the Australian Medical Association has called for tougher regulation of alcohol advertising...

Volunteers power animal rescue efforts

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the people who quietly make our communities better. The people who give up their time as...

State urged to preserve key water basin protections

Farmers say they are relieved that key land use protections for the Condamine Alluvium will be retained following mounting concerns over proposed changes to...

Australia’s oldest family circus heads to Stanthorpe

Australia’s oldest family circus returns to Stanthorpe, bringing three days of acrobatics, motorbike stunts, contortions, and archery acts to the Southern Downs. Ashton’s Great Australian...

Grief turns into 30 years of cancer fundraising

Gwen Carnell began hosting ‘Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea’ following the death of her youngest daughter Helen, aged just 33. Just months later, despite her...

YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor

One last goodbye: Mervyn Ian Caton said his last goodbye on Tuesday 12 May. He was rushed to hospital on Saturday morning with a stroke. He...

Agriculture shared with the next generation at Inaugural Warwick Moo Baa Munch

The sun was out and shining for the inaugural Warwick Moo Baa Munch, bringing agriculture into the hands of local primary school students for...

Country clothing retailer bows out of Warwick main street

Popular Warwick clothing retailer Crossdraw Country Co will move operations solely online after choosing not to renew a lease on its Palmerin Street shopfront. The...

Wet weather trims yardings but boosts prices

The showers that fell during the weekend and the opening days of the week had a twofold effect as they slowed numbers available for...

Strong bidding lifts lamb prices

The rain was both a blessing and a frustrating event this week in the Southern Downs as we got some moisture (not really enough!)...