Racing at Warwick
A good track, a good crowd and good weather - mostly. Warwick Credit Union Cup raceday has been hailed as “great country raceday“ by...
Gone fishing day a success
The Stanthorpe BlueWater Fishing and Restocking Club made a splash on the weekend as they celebrated National Gone Fishing Day by hosting a special...
The universal soldier
Thousands of Australian Anzacs in the military history deserve recognition but, for some unknown reason, they are often forgotten and their heroic deeds are...
The beginning of the Warwick Rodeo
The very first official recorded buckjump competition was held in conjunction with the Warwick Show of 1906 - not a great beginning but it...
Opportunities on the horizon for Kookaburras
The TS Kookaburra Navy Cadets recently welcomed retired Vice Admiral Michael Noonan at their camp held at Fred Rogers Recreation Camp, Storm King Dam....
Stanthorpe Pool reopens after safety repairs
After a brief closure due to safety concerns, the Stanthorpe Pool is once again welcoming swimmers.
The pool reopened with an exciting visit from Olympian...
Open and ready to support
The Southern Downs Women’s Support Centre is now officially up and running, following a successful transition from the Protea Place pilot project. Located at...
Election Q&A with LNP incumbent James Lister
Do you support progressing the Emu Swamp Dam project as the number one priority for fixing Stanthorpe’s water security issue? Why or why not?
I...
Council delays vote on reopening information sessions to public
Information sessions once held publicly by the Southern Downs council will remain behind closed doors until at least November.
At Wednesday's council meeting, councillors agreed...
Stanthorpe is race ready
For country racing enthusiasts, the thrill of race day combined with the lively, carnival atmosphere makes for an unforgettable experience. This spring, all eyes...
Candidates divided on Emu Swamp Dam
Queensland election candidates vying for the Southern Downs seat are at odds with how to address Stanthorpe’s water security issues.
Stanthorpe’s water issues were laid...
Winners are grinners
During the recent Olympic Games, the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce ran a competition for local kids, offering four prizes to the...

















