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Men’s Shed takes root at Wallangarra

The Wallangarra Jennings Men’s Shed has embarked on its journey with a successful open day, drawing considerable interest from the local community. After several...

Githabul elders mark ‘special’ 60-year milestone

Two Githabul elders celebrated a significant 60 year milestone on Sunday. Aunty Ethylene and Uncle Sam Bonner marked 60 years since officially tying the knot...

State first fixed pill test site

Following the successful trial at the Rabbits Eat Lettuce Festival in March, the Queensland Government has announced the establishment of the state’s first fixed-site...

Postcards of honour

Across the fairways

Stanthorpe Sporters golf Very small number for Stanthorpe Sporters golfers on Sunday 28 April, but those who turned up were very competitive. The front nine...

Turning back the clock

It was a blast from the past at Morgan Park Raceway on Saturday for the Autumn Historics racing. A lot of the cars that...

Warwick tips off the Netball representative season

Warwick Netball hosted the first Darling Downs HART Sport Inter District Carnival of the year late last month, and while the weather wasn’t kind...

Van Der Poel Guides Warriors Shield Success

Wattles Warriors workaholic lock forward Nick Van Der Poel ran in a sensational hat-trick of tries on Sunday afternoon at Toowoomba’s Glenholme Park, as...

Setting a course for the Granite Belt

More than 40 junior orienteers, from across south east Queensland, ranging in age from 11 to 14 years, are taking part in a three-day...

Cowboys put on a show for Old Boys

Warwick Old Boys were treated to an impressive display of football at Father Ranger Oval in Warwick on Saturday night as the club’s current...

Introduction to the world of wearable art

Jumpers and Jazz in July is gearing up to revive its Wearable Art exhibition as part of the upcoming festival, extending a warm invitation...

See the wild flowers while they last

This is the last chance to see the Wildflowering by Design touring exhibition at Warwick Art Gallery. The exhibition presents works by Queensland artists who...

Exploring author’s journey

In the intimate setting of St Mark’s Hall, approximately 20 people gathered to delve into the creative journey of local author Georgia Harper. Harper,...

Creativity at WarwicKcon

It was a day of creativity, colour and conversation. Warwick witnessed its first ComiCon Cosplay event as part of Youth Week festivities. Held at the...

Time for a tune

Live band, DJ, playlist or other - music plays a key role in a wedding day. There are the obvious moments during the day that...

Night at the Proms

Singing sensation Mirusia wowed the Stanthorpe audience when she performed as part of a special Night at the Proms on Saturday night 6 April. About...

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...

Locals win tournament

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Hosting the Zonta clubs

Zonta Stanthorpe hosted almost 40 attendees including District 22 Gov Lyn Agnew and board members, members of Zonta E-club, Ipswich, Toowoomba Garden City, Zonta...

Bridge lessons for youth

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Welcome new president and members

The new Stanthorpe Probus Club committee has been elected, with Elaine Griffiths stepping up to take on the presidency for this year. It’s been very...

Impossible par

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Calling for an audience

The Border District Eisteddfod Committee extends a warm invitation to community members to immerse themselves in a day of diverse performances as audience members...

Vintage vanners visit

It’s not just the past that has vintage caravanners enthralled. Their transport might be in a ’60s and ’70s time warp, but with everything else...

The benefits of Rainbow Responders

In the 12 months since launching its dedicated email channel for LGBTQIA+ participants and carers, Carers Queensland has seen an increase in people from...

$161 million in funding for National Firearms register

The Australian Government has announced a funding commitment of $161 million to implement a National Firearms Register, a signature community and police safety initiative...

Deputy Mayor announces end date

The Southern Downs Regional Council Deputy Mayor Sheryl Windle will not seek re-election when this council term is over. She made the announcement quite casually...

Cuddle beds bringing comfort and compassion to palliative care

The Warwick Hospital has welcomed a double-sized palliative care cuddle bed, generously donated by the Warwick RSL Sub-branch through the Belinda McGowan Foundation. The Belinda...

Crisafulli spruiks vision

Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli spruiked his party’s vision for supporters in Warwick on Saturday as the hopeful premier counts down six months until...

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Men’s Shed takes root at Wallangarra

The Wallangarra Jennings Men’s Shed has embarked on its journey with a successful open day, drawing considerable interest from the local community. After several...