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Sheep graziers on alert as heavy rain saturates Southern Downs

Sheep graziers have been warned about potential stock losses as heavy rain continues to impact the Southern Downs. A Bureau of Meteorology warning issued on...

Local opportunities through TAFE and SDIEA partnership

Valuable hands-on training and career pathways for community members are being developed from the partnership between Southern Downs Industry Education Association (SDIEA) and TAFE...

Land valuations jump 29 per cent across Southern Downs

Land valuations have climbed 29 per cent across the Southern Downs with two residential localities facing increases in excess of 100 per cent. Queensland’s Valuer-General...

Littleproud kicks off campaign with bold claim

Opening to support vulnerable women

WillowTree 37 officially opens its doors

Orion Film Festival brings thought provoking doco

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Sport

Grant proves very handy for cricket association

Stanthorpe and District cricket season 24-25 may over for the year but it was actually a little easer to run thanks a grant from...

Morgan park alive to the sound of circuit racing

The Queensland Circuit Racing Championship is underway for another year with a large contingent of cars taking to the track at Morgan Park on...

District bowls triples postponed

Rain during the past week has seen the Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association Two Bowl Triples postponed until 12-13 April. The draw and venues...

Souths take out final

It was a total team effort as Souths wrapped up the 2024-25 Stanthorpe and District Cricket competition with a nine wicket win over rivals...

Warwick boxers go down fighting

It was a big but ultimately disappointing night for three impressive Southern Downs and Granite Belt boxers across two states on Saturday. Jake Wyllie...

Seventeenth celebration for Hinze

Samantha Hinze has celebrated her 17th A grade Warwick Women’s Championship win competing against the cream of local golfers. The Championships are the event...

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Show off the culinary skills

Start practising those kitchen skills ahead of the Cookery section at the 2025 Killarney Show. Whether you’re an experienced baker or someone eager to...

Revving with excitement

The Killarney Ute Show is back for another year, bringing together a great lineup of vehicles and categories for ute enthusiasts to enjoy. Dukes...

A night to remember

Get ready for an exciting night as the Killarney Butchery Rodeo takes centre stage on Friday 21 February, kicking off at 6pm. Proudly sponsored...

Not your average race

The Killarney Show is set to deliver an exciting new event in 2025 with the introduction of Chainsaw Racing on Saturday 22 February. This...

Congratulations on wonderful milestone

One hundred and fifty years is a remarkable milestone, and I congratulate St Joseph’s School on its sesquicentenary this month. Back in 1875, Stanthorpe was...

Wonderful memories flood back

I spent my entire primary school years at St Joseph’s. I remember clearly Mrs Shannon, our Grade 1 teacher. I’m still in...

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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

Impacts of climate change hitting close to home

Climate change sceptics and deniers need to go no further than their home insurance bills to confirm that we are all starting to pay...

Welcoming WillowTree 37

At the usual Wednesday gathering of Quart Pot Quilters in Stanthorpe on 26 March, our group welcomed Karen and Jill, together with companion dog...

Handing over the reins

Dealer: N Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ KJ84 ♥ 10 ♦ Q985 ♣ AJ104 WEST EAST ♠ 73...

Tricks in the hand

Dealer: S Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J2 ♥ AQ10 ♦ KQ10653 ♣ Q5 WEST EAST ♠ A9754 ...

Capturing the repetition

Allora Photography Group met in Allora on Wednesday 12 March at 7pm to have their February topic photos, Repetition, judged by PSQ Judge, John...

Recycling opportunities at Whistle Stop garden

The Whistlestop Heritage and Community Garden has taken the initiative to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill in the Southern Downs. In...

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Meals on Wheels thanked 60 years

Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels marked its 60th anniversary with a special luncheon, bringing together 150 volunteers to celebrate the organisation’s long-standing commitment to the...

Council to push for Olympic benefits, Mayor says

Southern Downs Regional Council will look to seize on Toowoomba’s Olympic fortunes and push to have local equestrian facilities used for training, according to...

Stanthorpe showgirl wins at Toowoomba Show

Stanthorpe Showgirl Taleyha Evans has been crowned the 2025 Darling Downs Sub-Chamber Showgirl winner at the 160th Toowoomba Royal Show. Competing alongside nine Showgirls and...

Mayor: Federal budget fails to deliver funding reform

Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has expressed her concern at last week’s federal budget for not delivering on local government funding reforms. Cr Hamilton had...

Blue Ride shines a light fon men’s health

You can’t have a Blue Ride without Bluey … and Bingo for that matter. The holding of the Kilkivan Blue Ride for Men’s Health...

Three Saints visit Stanthorpe

Stanthorpe is set to come alive with the vibrant traditions of Sicilian culture and Catholic heritage as the Annual Three Saints Celebration returns on...

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