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Canvas, Cloth and Clay at Stanthorpe

Canvas, Cloth and Clay featuring the work of Naomi Grant, Krishna Heffernan, Renai Mouton and Maria de Vries, with contributions from the Stanthorpe Pottery...

Cash-strapped wine college saved from sudden collapse

State authorities have stepped in to frantically save Stanthorpe’s iconic, but financially-stricken wine college from collapse, just one day after staff were told of...

Christmas plans in full swing

Plans are in full swing for the Anglican Parish of Warwick’s Christmas 2024 celebrations, including their much- loved Carols and Lessons and the fifth...

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Sport

Hankinson and Lay take final pairs

Kim Hankinson and Pollyanna Lay have won the final Warwick East pairs competition for the year. The runners-up were Ron Philps and Sue Butz....

Upset win puts Leftovers through to semis

Leftovers have pulled off one of the upsets of the season defeating RPC in the first of the Warwick Open Men’s basketball play off...

Langiatu leads the way

When Vanthorpe take to the field on Saturday for the Stanthorpe Icomply T20 competition – there will be one member probably smiling brighter than...

Rhea takes Lyon Stableford

Wendy Rhea has taken out the Warwick Women’s Golf Danny Lyons Single Stableford with a 40 points. Rhea has peaked just in...

Swim club members excel

Stanthorpe Swimming Club held its eighth and final club night for 2024 on Friday night according to club president Craig Magnussen. “Club night eight doubled...

Bike hike for Warwick

The motorcycle racing spotlight will fall squarely on Warwick and the multi-purpose Morgan Park motorsport precinct in June 2025 as it hosts the Australian...

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Christmas time in Allora

The community of Allora will come together on Saturday 7 December for their 2024 Allora Bush Christmas. A long-held tradition the event was always held...

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...

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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...

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A total optimist attempt

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Vigorous bidding with a strong hand

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A stellar week for Collins

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Recognising the strength of the suit

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Who was to blame?

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Panicked and failed

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A vital delivery for the community

Behind the scenes at Stanthorpe Hospital, the kitchen staff are doing more than cooking for patients—they’re helping nourish the wider community. Since the early...

Join the landscape linkage

Living in the Granite Belt gives us an appreciation of its amazing flora and fauna. Many plants and animals call the Granite Belt home...

Youth crime laws hit

The Queensland government has introduced its signature youth crime laws to parliament amid a flurry of backlash. Under the proposed Making Queensland Safer laws, minors...

Raising a glass to 20 years

Ridgemill Estate marked its 20th anniversary in style on Saturday, 30 November, with a vibrant celebration that blended its rich history with a nod...

A Celebration of Carols

A program combining centuries of music from traditional carols to contemporary arrangements will bring the sound of Christmas alive in Stanthorpe on Sunday 8...

Tense wait on water

The Southern and Darling Downs regional water assessment could be released by early next year, ending an increasingly anxious wait for communities on the...