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Rising costs squeeze vegetable sector

One month into 2026, Australian vegetable growers continue to face significant financial pressure, according to the 2026 outlook published published last week by AusVeg....

Pride in region

As the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society rings in its 150th birthday with another successful Stanthorpe Show, Councillor Joel Richters said attending the iconic show alongside...

Water bombers deployed as grass fire encircles Karara

Water bombing aircraft have joined the fight to defend a small township west of Warwick from fires that forced roads shut, triggered a school...

Karara residents on high bushfire alert

Darling Downs Health launches dedicated midwife guide role

No ‘one silver bullet’ in feral pig fight

Labour hire firm racked up $11 million tax bill before collapse

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Sport

Wolves Women prepare to play

Warwick Wolves are moving steadily towards the start of the season with the club getting straight in to the action, Wolves president Dom Benz said...

Warwick greens back in use

Action returned to Warwick Bowls Club greens with 20 bowlers in action on the newly refurbished surface for three bowl pairs on Saturday. There...

Townsend Memorial 4BBB decided

David Reeves and Jarrod Irwin took out the David Townsend Memorial 4BBB event on Saturday 31 January in fine but hot conditions at the...

Redbacks back on the training paddock

Warwick Redbacks Australian Rules Club is back in training preparing for the football season, according to men’s coach Tyhe Clarkson. “Footy training for men...

Orienteering sprint event for Warwick

The local Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club is set to host a sprint event at Warwick’s Scots College on Sunday 8 February. The...

Wolves and Carlton take preseason to Kingaroy

The Warwick Wolves and Stanthorpe Carlton United football clubs made their annual preseason trip to Kingaroy to take on players from all over Queensland...

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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...

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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

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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Counting an essential skill

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Bridge club wraps up for year

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Firm market at saleyards

The weather has settled and we have seen a stabilization across most of our livestock sales. The numbers were up across the board as we...

Strong numbers as sheep sale returns

Agents and Vendors saw a climb in numbers as we missed the sale last week for fears of heatwave and stress to both stock...

Allora’s first showgirls post-Covid

The Allora Showgrounds were the setting for a relaxed and welcoming evening as the Allora Show named its first showgirls since Covid-19. Held at the...

Popular farmstay hits market after 21 years

A long-running farmstay resort on the Southern Downs has hit the market for the first time in more than two decades. Ray and Elise Vincent...

Two decades of regional artistic passion for Karina Devine

If you’ve walked down Palmerin Street during Jumpers and Jazz or visited the Warwick Art Gallery for an exhibition, as a volunteer or for...

Celebrating the winners of the 150th Stanthorpe Show

What would the Show Weekend be without a little healthy competition? Each year, the Stanthorpe Show is home to a huge range of competitions...

One Nation soars over estranged coalition bedfellows

Weeks of infighting have taken a toll on the former coalition partners as Pauline Hanson's One Nation soars to new heights of popularity. The primary...

GALLERY: Showtime smiles in Stanthorpe

The Stanthorpe Showgrounds were again the place to be this weekend as the community came together for the 2026 Stanthorpe Show. As locals and...

Stanthorpe Show draws thousands for 150 year anniversary

Only drought, war and the Spanish flu have ever spoiled the party in 150 years of the Stanthorpe Show. With big expectations, this year’s milestone...

A weekend of farming pride and old fashioned hospitality

The Allora Show is one of those classic country events that gives visitors a real taste of what life in the Southern Downs is...

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