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Volunteer Melinda Eastwell and Team Leader Jo Rathmell are proud to say the Southern Downs Women's Support Centre is back open. (Lucy Waldron: 428043).
By Lucy Waldron

The unexpected news of Protea Place closing its doors in June rocked the community, but it spurred them into action. […]

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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

Remembering Bill Bonner

Fours postponed by rain

Grit and glory on rodeo night

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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,...

Fours postponed by rain

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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

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Goodrich wins Valentine event

Rick Goodrich has won the men’s Valentines Day Single Stroke event sponsored by long-time members Matt and Nikki Waterworth in cold blustery conditions at...

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...

Strong attendance tipped for Killarney Show

The population of Killarney is set to balloon this weekend with the town ready to welcome visitors from across the region and afar for...

Respected bush poets set for Apple and Grape performance

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Cattle sale numbers increase

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