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Stanthorpe hosts Japanese exchange students

Stanthorpe State High School was once again host to 10 students from Shiwa, Japan, as part of their sister school exchange program. The local...

Volunteers recognised at annual lunch

Meals on Wheels Stanthorpe came together on Tuesday, 17 March, to celebrate their 200 volunteers at their annual luncheon. With over 140 volunteers in...

Man cautioned over fuel price blow-up at Allora depot

A pricing dispute threatened to turn ugly at an Allora fuel depot on Wednesday morning with police called to deal with a customer who...

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Sport

Road Trip Drag Challenge for Warwick

More than 170 competitors will take to the Warwick Dragway during the weekend 27-29 March for an event with a difference. According to Warwick Dragway...

Recording-breaking Burns back for ninth

Allora-Clifton based Toowoomba Rugby League Club Wattles Warriors have their 2026 campaign in motion, with Club Coaching Director and first grade mentor Travis Burns...

Football Stanthorpe back on the paddock

Football Stanthorpe is set to kick-off their 2026 season across Stanthorpe and across the border to Tenterfield this weekend. The season is a special...

Cricket season continues for trio

The grand final has been run and won but cricket season is not quite over for three intrepid Stanthorpe Cricketers. “We’re about to depart...

Countback win for Johnston

Di Johnston won the Ladies King Street Mechanical stableford event held this past Wednesday at Warwick Golf Club. With 14 ladies travelling to Clifton...

Wanderers take title

Wanderers left the best to last winning the Stanthorpe and District Cricket grand final by 93 runs at CF White on Saturday afternoon against...

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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...

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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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Sheep markets firm

Agents and vendors combined to present 3389 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The numbers were up on last week and...

ARK’s pet of the week

Meet TINKERBELL. Tinkerbell loves her people. She is such a friendly cat, her foster carers adore her. Very affectionate when she wants but also...

Warwick mum calls for change at embattled maternity unit

Warwick maternity advocate Emily Chamberlain has called for an overhaul of Toowoomba Hospital’s complaints process amid growing scrutiny over its maternity ward. While maternity services...

Line dancing finds new life in Warwick

Debb Stevens has been line dancing since she was little and now gets to share the art of boot scootin’ with more and more...

New e-bike reforms to hit parliament this week

The Queensland Government is set to introduce a new E-Bike and E-Scooter bill in parliament this week that will see a “crackdown” on age...

Warwick’s Rock Swap is back

The 59th annual Warwick Rock Swap and Gem show is back, making the Warwick Showgrounds its home this Easter Weekend. The event, running from...

Heroic pilot’s legacy lives on

Frank Slater was a young boy growing up on a farm prior to World War 2 with a dream of one day flying as...

Naval chaplain returns to roots for Anzac Day

A Navy veteran who continues to serve as a support chaplain at Brisbane’s naval base will return to Warwick this Anzac Day. Before Chaplain Stephen...

Farmers warn of rising food prices

As fuel prices continue to sit at upwards of $2.60 a litre throughout the region, and producers continue to battle the current drought, people...

GALLERY: Stanthorpe cricket wraps up successful season

After winning both the Slade and Mitchell Shields again and playing a successful 20-Twenty competition, Stanthorpe cricket bid farewell to a successful 2025-26 season...