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Who won what at this year’s Stanthorpe Show

Competitors braved the heat to battle it out in a range of different events at this year's Stanthorpe Show in late-January. Here is the full...

Ute muster revving up

The Ute Muster is a fun and lively part of the Killarney Show, giving ute enthusiasts and families a chance to see a huge...

ARK’s pet of the week

LISA arrived to Ark and met the quiet boy, ARCHIE. Lisa being an extrovert helped Archie come out of his shell. They adore being...

Woodchop warriors to take centre stage

Tight supply pushes prices up

Horse and cattle the cornerstone of show

Sheep market eases

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Sport

Barman steps in for win

What a great day the inaugural monthly Two Four Two’s Day competition was on Tuesday, 10 February with barman Denis Stirling teaming with Clark...

Foxbar Falls hosts Orienteers

The Foxbar Falls campground at Amiens will be the venue for the second Bullencourt Boulder Bounders orienteering event of the year on Sunday 8...

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...

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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...

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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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Volunteer roles open for iconic Jumpers and Jazz in July

Jumpers and Jazz is back for 2026, and organisers are calling on the Southern Downs community to volunteer to help bring the winter festival...

Registration opens for 2026 Jumpers and Jazz event hosts

“Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival” is back and is calling out to venues, community groups, creatives and businesses across the Southern Downs to host an...

Remembering Bill Bonner

William (Bill) Edgar Bonner recently passed away on Friday, 6 February age 87. He was a much-loved father and father-in-law of Wendy, Brendon, David,...

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...

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