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Successful day of sustainability and learning

The Stanthorpe Eco Expo marked its fifth year on Saturday 7 September, with a fresh new format that was embraced by attendees at the...

Commemorating 150 years

Stanthorpe State School’s 150th anniversary celebrations brought the local community together to honour the school’s rich history and educational legacy. The day was filled...

Australia’s oldest race car spotted at Stanthorpe vintage car meet

Allora man Doug Partington was just 14 years old when he fulfilled his need for speed and bought his first racing car. Spotted for...

Swamp Dam on agenda

Cowboys scoop the pool at awards night

The Warwick Cowboys have come away from this year’s Toowoomba Rugby League presentation dinner with a swag of awards including coach and representative player...

Cowboys bow out fighting

Illness and a poor start to the game proved costly but the gritty and determined young Cowboys never gave in despite going down 38-24...

Schubert takes singles

The Summit’s Tony Schubert has taken out the District Men’s Singles Bowls titles held at Clifton on Saturday and Sunday. Winners of the sectional...

Cowboys aim for glory

They are the country-club that could and the Warwick Cowboys are now just one game from capping of one of their biggest Toowoomba Rugby...

Dream team tough it out for victory

Dream Team had to work hard to defeat the Left-overs in Thursday’s Ford Supercamp Cup basketball action at Wirac. The Dream team led...

Thomas wins event

Mark Thomas beat out a field of 74 other golfers to win the Warwick Golf Club’s Single Stroke event this past week. Thomas came...

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...

Actor returns to Stanthorpe in 1999

It is a little-known fact that actor Shane Porteous began his acting career in Stanthorpe. Best known for his role as Dr Terrence Elliott...

One of the oldest living students

Socrates said that: Education is the kindling of a flame – not the filling of a vessel. I started school in 1939, the year...

Reflecting on principal role

It’s been a privilege to reflect on my 13 years as the principal of Stanthorpe State Primary School. When Wendy, my wife, and I...

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...

Cards close to chest

Dealer: S Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ AQJ108 ♥ J8 ♦ A963 ♣ AJ WEST EAST ♠ K5 ...

Rewarded for accurate bidding and play

Dealer: S Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J942 ♥ AQ1082 ♦ Q7 ♣ 102 WEST EAST ♠ Q653 ...

A win for our environment

GBSAN is gratified to hear that our proposal to introduce a Household Chemical Waste scheme has been adopted by the Southern Downs Regional Council....

Explaining the game

Dealer: E Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ 105 ♥ J109 ♦ QJ9 ♣ AJ732 WEST EAST ♠ QJ9432...

Tackling the silhouettes

The Allora Photography Group’s July meeting brought members face-to-face with the unexpectedly challenging topic of "Silhouettes." Despite the initial difficulty, members rose to the...

Partnering with Good360

At the gathering on the 29 July, a further 60 kits were packed. Finally, we received the information regarding the 150 kit commitment to...

Australia’s oldest race car spotted at Stanthorpe vintage car meet

Allora man Doug Partington was just 14 years old when he fulfilled his need for speed and bought his first racing car. Spotted for...

Swamp Dam on agenda

A fresh Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce executive committee will continue its long term pursuit of the contentious Emu Swamp Dam project,...

Ask R U OK? any day

Despite today being R U Ok? Day, this year’s theme is ‘Ask R U OK? any day’. The annual campaign is a national day...

Warwick Dragway set to roar back to life

Warwick Dragway roars to life for a full weekend of racing on Saturday and Sunday. The track will host round two of the region’s...

Showgirls joining the quest

The 2025 Stanthorpe Showgirl Quest is officially underway, with the first three contestants stepping forward to vie for the title of Miss Showgirl. Taleyah...

Restoring heritage rail

Queensland Rail is set to restore a rail siding at Ballandean, paving the way for the return of heritage train services between Stanthorpe and...

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Successful day of sustainability and learning

The Stanthorpe Eco Expo marked its fifth year on Saturday 7 September, with a fresh new format that was embraced by attendees at the...