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Nearly 12,000 items sold in garage sale trail

Southern Downs residents sold more than 11,972 pre-loved items and generated more than $107,000 during last year’s Garage Sale Trail, new figures show. Over two...

Anzac legacy the focus for new sub-branch president

Navy veteran Steve Kelly is hoping to keep the Anzac legacy alive for younger generations after stepping into the role of president of Warwick...

Million-dollar feral pig plan opens for feedback

The Queensland Government’s $1 million feral pig management action plan draft is now open for public consultation. Aligning with the national action plan, the...

Who won what at this year’s Stanthorpe Show

Ute muster revving up

ARK’s pet of the week

Woodchop warriors to take centre stage

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Sport

Toowoomba visitor wins stableford

Toowoomba’s Sally Coasts took out the Women’s Golf single stableford at Warwick on Wednesday, 11 February with a score of 36. Eight women from...

Tight games in association Play

Julie Grayson and Margaret Lawton pegged out on 26 to win their Warwick Croquet Association Play game on Tuesday, 10 February. The pair just got...

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...

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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

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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Tight supply pushes prices up

The rain did bring some joy and help to the producers and the farms in most districts over the past week. Whilst there were...

Horse and cattle the cornerstone of show

Out on the main arena, where hooves meet dust and early morning energy fills the air, the horse and cattle sections remain one of...

Sheep market eases

Sheep and lamb numbers followed the plight of most other livestock sales this week as the rain influence was felt. Numbers were at 1724...

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...

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