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Strengthening community

Stacey Gabriel, Lending Officer for Warwick Credit Union’s Killarney branch, has been a valuable asset to the local community since she began serving the...

Australia’s oldest race car spotted at Stanthorpe vintage car meet

Allora man Doug Partington was just 14 years old when he fulfilled his need for speed and bought his first racing car. Spotted for...

Ensuring safe trips

As road trips grow in popularity, ensuring vehicle safety is more critical than ever, especially when it comes to tyres. Proper tyre care not...

Schubert takes singles

The Summit’s Tony Schubert has taken out the District Men’s Singles Bowls titles held at Clifton on Saturday and Sunday. Winners of the sectional...

Cowboys aim for glory

They are the country-club that could and the Warwick Cowboys are now just one game from capping of one of their biggest Toowoomba Rugby...

Dream team tough it out for victory

Dream Team had to work hard to defeat the Left-overs in Thursday’s Ford Supercamp Cup basketball action at Wirac. The Dream team led...

Thomas wins event

Mark Thomas beat out a field of 74 other golfers to win the Warwick Golf Club’s Single Stroke event this past week. Thomas came...

Valley’s wait for grand final opponent

Valleys are the first team to advance to the 2024 Hutchinson Builders TRL A Grade Grand Final when they defeated Gatton on Sunday 42-16....

Grand final day in Stanthorpe

The Stanthorpe soccer season came to an exciting and colourful end on CF White Oval, Stanthorpe on Saturday afternoon and evening. Football Stanthorpe hosted...

Building potential and ability

My Grade One teacher Mrs Locke must have been onto something when she wrote on my end-of-year report card, “Russell has real ability and...

Actor returns to Stanthorpe in 1999

It is a little-known fact that actor Shane Porteous began his acting career in Stanthorpe. Best known for his role as Dr Terrence Elliott...

One of the oldest living students

Socrates said that: Education is the kindling of a flame – not the filling of a vessel. I started school in 1939, the year...

Reflecting on principal role

It’s been a privilege to reflect on my 13 years as the principal of Stanthorpe State Primary School. When Wendy, my wife, and I...

A trip down memory lane

It only seems like yesterday that I was marching in the parade celebrating Stanthorpe State Primary School’s 100th birthday. I was in Year Three...

A letter from Ms Vetter

I feel very fortunate to have spent 37 wonderful years teaching at SSPS, working under the leadership of Mr Nev Irwin, Rod Mason, Deb...

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...

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A win for our environment

GBSAN is gratified to hear that our proposal to introduce a Household Chemical Waste scheme has been adopted by the Southern Downs Regional Council....

Explaining the game

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Tackling the silhouettes

The Allora Photography Group’s July meeting brought members face-to-face with the unexpectedly challenging topic of "Silhouettes." Despite the initial difficulty, members rose to the...

Partnering with Good360

At the gathering on the 29 July, a further 60 kits were packed. Finally, we received the information regarding the 150 kit commitment to...

Special bids for special situations

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Car maintenance crucial

Road safety is a critical concern for drivers, and regular car maintenance plays a key role in ensuring your vehicle is safe, reliable, and...

Australia’s oldest race car spotted at Stanthorpe vintage car meet

Allora man Doug Partington was just 14 years old when he fulfilled his need for speed and bought his first racing car. Spotted for...

Prized local and national talent

The 2024 Stanthorpe Art Prize drew artists, patrons, and community members to the newly refurbished Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery for an evening of celebration...

Ask R U OK? any day

Despite today being R U Ok? Day, this year’s theme is ‘Ask R U OK? any day’. The annual campaign is a national day...

Warwick Dragway set to roar back to life

Warwick Dragway roars to life for a full weekend of racing on Saturday and Sunday. The track will host round two of the region’s...

Cornerstone of Killarney

The Killarney Co-op has been a cornerstone of the Killarney community for decades, fostering local decision-making, supporting community organisations, and ensuring economic sustainability through...

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Strengthening community

Stacey Gabriel, Lending Officer for Warwick Credit Union’s Killarney branch, has been a valuable asset to the local community since she began serving the...

Ensuring safe trips