YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor
POLITICAL LITERACY IN SCHOOLS:
On election night, I went to a local store and had 4 conversations with staff. Two young women had not...
How volunteers are connecting communities and shaping Australia’s future
Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, National Volunteer Week (19-25 May 2025), will shine a spotlight on the millions of volunteers making an extraordinary impact...
Rodeo Queen hosts sale to fund trip to USA
Warwick’s very own Rodeo Queen Rae Louise Wright is gearing up to represent Australia at the Cheyenne Frontier Days in the USA this July,...
Army Band to entertain the community
The Band of the 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery will bring their talent and energy to Stanthorpe on Wednesday evening for a special community...
Nominate a Local Legend this Queensland Day
Queenslanders are being called to shine a light on the unsung heroes of their community who embody the spirit of our State, as the...
Stanthorpe tobacconists targeted in crackdown on ‘suspected’ illegal trade
Stanthorpe tobacconists “suspected” of trading illicit goods have been targeted by authorities in an apparent state wide crackdown on illegal tobacco and vapes.
Public health...
Greymare property sells for $78,000 at council auction
A 2251-square-metre property in Greymare has sold under the hammer for $78,000 at the Southern Downs Regional Council’s public auction.
Initially, seven properties across the...
A community garden coming to Killarney
A fresh vision for a vibrant community garden is sprouting in Killarney, and the community is invited to help shape its future.
Southern Downs Regional...
Drummer beating with pride ahead of Tattoo’s QLD debut
Warwick’s own Kweller Manfield is drumming up excitement for one of the world’s biggest cultural events, as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo heads to...
Southern Downs police overwhelmed by domestic violence calls as landmark reforms introduced
Domestic and family violence remains the most pressing issue facing police in the Southern Downs, with more than 1000 call-outs recorded in 2024 alone.
Southern...
Early bird tickets for Jumpers and Jazz
Warwick’s beloved winter celebration, Jumpers and Jazz in July, is set to return with an exciting line-up of signature events, and early bird tickets...
PICS: QCWA branches converge for border division finals
Queensland Country Women’s Association branches from across the region converged in Stanthorpe for border division finals last Thursday.
Branch members went head to head vying...
Youth Council launched ambitious ideas
The Southern Downs Youth Council held its first official meeting of the year on 27 March, with students breaking into four themed groups to...
