Stanthorpe’s McMahon family celebrate century of farming
From droughts to hailstorms, third generation fruit and vegetable growers Jeff and Rosemary McMahon have seen it all.
The couple, alongside several generations of McMahons,...
Bursaries to help support Maranoa’s emerging female students
Rural women pursuing higher education are eligible for a helping hand with the $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women in Queensland (NCWQ)....
Nationals walk away from Coalition agreement with Liberals
The Nationals have severed ties with the Liberals and will sit alone in parliament for the first time in 38 years.
Maranoa MP and Nationals...
Stanthorpe volunteers honoured at National Volunteer Week morning tea
More than 100 community volunteers were celebrated at a special morning tea on Tuesday morning as part of National Volunteer Week in Stanthorpe.
Hosted at...
Southern Downs tourism experiences among state’s best
Up to 73 Southern Downs tourism experiences have been awarded Queensland tourism’s highly sought after stamp of excellence.
The Best of Queensland Experience label is...
Historic Leyburn Sprints gears up for record-breaking event
The 29th edition of the Historic Leyburn Sprints is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with entries for the 2025 event...
Celebrating the heart of the community
They are the welcoming smiles at the door, the storytellers of our history and the champions of our culture, and this National Volunteer Week,...
The bands are readying for battle
Border District Eisteddfod is right around the corner and ready to welcome their new competition, Battle of the Bands.
While amplifiers, electric guitars, drumkits...
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...
‘There’s no love’: state child safety inquiry begins
Hundreds of children have gone missing in a state-sanctioned care system that offers "no love", with two kids still to be tracked down by...
