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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...

Gamble pays off

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Sport

Bullecourt Boulder Bounders spread the word

Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club have hosted an International World Orienteering Week event at a grazing property north of Dalveen on Sunday. Club publicity officer,...

Big turn out for Pony Club events

Stanthorpe Pony Club held its Formal Zone 21 gymkhana and annual Stanthorpe Pony Club sporting gymkhana at the start of May. The events attracted competitors...

Club championships to be decided

Brad Silver and Trish Fittock have put them in good positions in the Stanthorpe Club Championships with wins on day two of the action. A...

Exciting matches in Stanthorpe competition

Round two of the Football Stanthorpe season is well and truly underway, with another exciting weekend of local football delivering plenty of goals, close...

Dragway action again this weekend

It was perfect weather for the first of two big weeks of racing at the Warwick Dragway at the weekend. Record numbers were on-hand...

Warwick junior gets a taste of the big time

It’s not every day you have a front row seat to a Rugby League State of Origin – not in the stands but on...

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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...

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...

Community News

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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Elderly woman dies 11 days after Glen Aplin fatal

A fatal crash south of Stanthorpe earlier this month has now claimed a second life after an 85-year-old Wallangarra woman succumbed to her injuries...

Turf club eyes big turnout for Warwick Picnic Races

The Warwick Automotive Group Picnic Races will return to Picklebet Allman Park Warwick on Saturday, 13 June 2026, bringing with it one of the...

Native vegetation struggling to survive on dry Granite Belt

Native vegetation and wildlife are coming under increasing pressure on the Granite Belt where dry conditions are killing even young trees and pushing rare...

Architectural honour for new $21m Warwick police station

Architects behind the $21 million redesign of the Warwick police station have earned formal praise from Australia's national architecture institute. Nearly a year after construction...

Battle of the Bands returns to kick off 49th Border District Eisteddfod

Battle of the Bands is back for 2026 to kick off the Border District Eisteddfod, giving local musicians, actors and dancers a platform to...

Stanthorpe nurse recognised for exceptional care at regional awards

Stanthorpe Hospital nurse Laura Brown has been awarded Darling Downs Health Graduate Nurse of the Year as part of International Nurses Day. Ms Brown...

Allora farmer’s rise to global UN climate summit

Australia is set to lead negotiations at this year's global UN climate summit in Turkey and Allora's own Sally Higgins will be right at...

Labor: The budget we had to have

The long-term gains from controversial housing tax changes are worth the short-term political pain, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared, after two new opinion polls...

Southern Downs records heaviest rain in months

Parts of the Southern Downs have experienced the wettest 24 hours in months after a band of wet weather delivered much needed rain to...

New group aiming to protect Broadwater forest

Local people with an interest in protecting the conservation and recreational values of the Broadwater State Forest, outside Stanthorpe, have been invited to a...