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Woodchop warriors to take centre stage

The unmistakable sound of axes striking timber will once again ring out at the Killarney Show when the woodchop competition gets underway from 9am...

Tight supply pushes prices up

The rain did bring some joy and help to the producers and the farms in most districts over the past week. Whilst there were...

Horse and cattle the cornerstone of show

Out on the main arena, where hooves meet dust and early morning energy fills the air, the horse and cattle sections remain one of...

Sheep market eases

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Sport

Bennett returns for club opening

NRL coach and local product Wayne Bennett will be amongst the dignitaries coming for the opening of the Warwick Cowboys Club House and launch...

Funny cars on the strip

The Funny Cars are coming to light up the night sky at Warwick for the annual Nitro on the Downs event at the Warwick...

Fours postponed by rain

The Summits men’s fours fell victim to the rain at the weekend and will now be played on Sunday 22 February. The men’s pair final...

Goodrich wins Valentine event

Rick Goodrich has won the men’s Valentines Day Single Stroke event sponsored by long-time members Matt and Nikki Waterworth in cold blustery conditions at...

Stanthorpe duo brave conditions

Stanthorpe Swimming Club postponed club night 14 on Friday night due to the weather, but the rain and cold conditions didn’t stop everyone from...

Warwick Wolves two weeks from kick-off

Juniors are signing on and trial games are underway as the new-look Warwick Wolves Men’s sides gear up for their third season in the...

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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

Gundy players join bridge ranks

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Feeling the squeeze

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Hart and Smith star in small field

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Beware of novice players

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Schmidt and House snag first win

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Bridge club to begin lessons

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Grit and glory on rodeo night

The Killarney Show Rodeo is set to deliver an action-packed evening on Friday 21st February 2025, kicking off at approximately 6pm in the Rodeo...

Paint under the stars at Apple and Grape

Bubbles and Brushes is back for a second time to help celebrate Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Festival’s milestone diamond jubilee year. Led by local...

Four charges laid after alleged shots fired in Elbow Valley

Police have charged a 58-year-old man following an incident involving alleged shots being fired at a Cullendore Road property in Elbow Valley on Monday...

‘Business as usual’: Littleproud backs Coalition reset

It’s “business as usual” according to Nationals leader David Littleproud despite a chaotic few weeks amongst Coalition ranks in Canberra. Speaking to Sky News on...

Strong attendance tipped for Killarney Show

The population of Killarney is set to balloon this weekend with the town ready to welcome visitors from across the region and afar for...

Respected bush poets set for Apple and Grape performance

“Big laughs and class country storytelling” will kick off the second day of the Apple and Grape Festival with the Bush Poets Breakfast making...

Cattle sale numbers increase

The dry seasonal conditions in the local and not so local areas saw an increase in cattle numbers at McDougall and Sons last week...

Keogh Road house fire deemed non-suspicious

Emergency services were called to a house fire on Keogh Road in Elbow Valley early this morning at 2:45 am. The single-storey building was fully...

Top football to flow on

The Football Queensland Kappa Cup Pro Series match at the Stanthorpe’s International Club earlier this month could be just the first of many high...

Green thumbs secure home for Killarney community garden

Volunteer gardeners are hopeful that new land acquired for Killarney’s first community garden can help bring more life to the town’s main street. More than...