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Sheep graziers on alert as heavy rain saturates Southern Downs

Sheep graziers have been warned about potential stock losses as heavy rain continues to impact the Southern Downs. A Bureau of Meteorology warning issued on...

Local opportunities through TAFE and SDIEA partnership

Valuable hands-on training and career pathways for community members are being developed from the partnership between Southern Downs Industry Education Association (SDIEA) and TAFE...

Typhoon tagged for award

Kooralbyn International School student Typhoon LeGard has been shortlisted for a Young Achiever Award. The 16-year-old musician and community volunteer said he was honoured to...

Land valuations jump 29 per cent across Southern Downs

Littleproud kicks off campaign with bold claim

Opening to support vulnerable women

WillowTree 37 officially opens its doors

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Sport

Young cyclist is breaking records and making history

National record holder and junior cycling sensation Siena Goulding has been making waves in the track cycling scene. Australiana Park Velodrome has become her...

Grant proves very handy for cricket association

Stanthorpe and District cricket season 24-25 may over for the year but it was actually a little easer to run thanks a grant from...

Morgan park alive to the sound of circuit racing

The Queensland Circuit Racing Championship is underway for another year with a large contingent of cars taking to the track at Morgan Park on...

District bowls triples postponed

Rain during the past week has seen the Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association Two Bowl Triples postponed until 12-13 April. The draw and venues...

Souths take out final

It was a total team effort as Souths wrapped up the 2024-25 Stanthorpe and District Cricket competition with a nine wicket win over rivals...

Warwick boxers go down fighting

It was a big but ultimately disappointing night for three impressive Southern Downs and Granite Belt boxers across two states on Saturday. Jake Wyllie...

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Entertainment

Show off the culinary skills

Start practising those kitchen skills ahead of the Cookery section at the 2025 Killarney Show. Whether you’re an experienced baker or someone eager to...

Revving with excitement

The Killarney Ute Show is back for another year, bringing together a great lineup of vehicles and categories for ute enthusiasts to enjoy. Dukes...

A night to remember

Get ready for an exciting night as the Killarney Butchery Rodeo takes centre stage on Friday 21 February, kicking off at 6pm. Proudly sponsored...

Not your average race

The Killarney Show is set to deliver an exciting new event in 2025 with the introduction of Chainsaw Racing on Saturday 22 February. This...

Congratulations on wonderful milestone

One hundred and fifty years is a remarkable milestone, and I congratulate St Joseph’s School on its sesquicentenary this month. Back in 1875, Stanthorpe was...

Wonderful memories flood back

I spent my entire primary school years at St Joseph’s. I remember clearly Mrs Shannon, our Grade 1 teacher. I’m still in...

In Business - Sponsored

Save your sight

This World Glaucoma Week (10–16 March 2024), Glaucoma Australia along with the support of Specsavers are urging all Southern Downs locals to have their...

Telehealth improving access to healthcare for Killarney

The introduction of recently developed telehealth technology at Killarney’s only medical facility is working to fill gaps left by shortages in the state’s rural...

Christmas at Rose City

Saturday 2 to Saturday 23 December Christmas is in full swing at Rose City Shoppingworld with a multitude of festive events and activities for...

Win with Rose City’s pre-Christmas campaign

There's a chance to win $1000 in groceries at Rose City Shoppingworld, from Monday 16 October to Sunday12 November. Rose City Shoppingworld is once again...

Spring into free holiday activities at Rose City Shoppingworld

Get ready for some exciting fun at Rose City Shoppingworld these September school holidays with lots to see and do during the break with...

Invest and retire right

Invest+Retire – Vital to plan early – Future Proof your future You will be amazed at your options and how families can work together...

Community News

Impacts of climate change hitting close to home

Climate change sceptics and deniers need to go no further than their home insurance bills to confirm that we are all starting to pay...

Welcoming WillowTree 37

At the usual Wednesday gathering of Quart Pot Quilters in Stanthorpe on 26 March, our group welcomed Karen and Jill, together with companion dog...

Handing over the reins

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Tricks in the hand

Dealer: S Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J2 ♥ AQ10 ♦ KQ10653 ♣ Q5 WEST EAST ♠ A9754 ...

Probus kicks off another year of fun

The Warwick Combined Probus Club has been busy celebrating friendship and community spirit, with a series of exciting events to brighten the retirement days...

Capturing the repetition

Allora Photography Group met in Allora on Wednesday 12 March at 7pm to have their February topic photos, Repetition, judged by PSQ Judge, John...

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Meals on Wheels thanked 60 years

Stanthorpe Meals on Wheels marked its 60th anniversary with a special luncheon, bringing together 150 volunteers to celebrate the organisation’s long-standing commitment to the...

Navy veteran and comedian on board for special Anzac tribute

Beloved figure of Australian comedy Col Elliott will deliver a guest speech for a special pre-Anzac Day memorial dinner in Warwick. Hosted by the Southern...

Council to push for Olympic benefits, Mayor says

Southern Downs Regional Council will look to seize on Toowoomba’s Olympic fortunes and push to have local equestrian facilities used for training, according to...

Stanthorpe showgirl wins at Toowoomba Show

Stanthorpe Showgirl Taleyha Evans has been crowned the 2025 Darling Downs Sub-Chamber Showgirl winner at the 160th Toowoomba Royal Show. Competing alongside nine Showgirls and...

Council backflips after refusing to remove fallen tree

A resident locked in an almost three week long dispute with her local council about a fallen tree has finally found some relief. Rosenthal Heights...

Mayor: Federal budget fails to deliver funding reform

Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has expressed her concern at last week’s federal budget for not delivering on local government funding reforms. Cr Hamilton had...

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