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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...

Cunningham Highway issues raised constantly, mayor says

Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has spoken with state MPs and neighbouring mayors about the condition of the Cunningham Highway labelled "absolutely deplorable” by...

Highlighting health and safety in portfolio report

The health and wellbeing of the Southern Downs community was front and centre at this month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, as Councillor Sarah Deane delivered...

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Sport

Big day for Gremlins

If it’s not a famine, it’s a feast and after a long wait the Stanthorpe Gremlins had all of their rugby league teams back...

Warriors gear up for wild boar chase

Wattles Warriors first grade coach Travis Burns’ penchant for pig hunting may prove an inspiration this week as he focuses his players on returning...

Magical day for Warwick Wolves

It was unofficially dubbed “Wolves Magic Round” – the Warwick Soccer Club having all their teams from juniors to the open men’s team playing...

Amos set to defend as Leyburn entries open

Current Australian Hillclimb Champion Lismore’s Dean Amos will be back this year to defend his title at the Historic Leyburn Sprints Title at the...

Burt and Hinde peg out

E’Lane Burt and Tony Hinde were the big winners in this week’s only Association Play game at the Warwick Croquet on Tuesday. Hinde and Burt...

Winning start for Gremlin’s women

Stanthorpe Gremlins have got their disrupted Border Rugby League season off to an impressive start with their women’s team winning the annual pre-season round...

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Entertainment

Celebrating National Pet Day

National Pet Day is the perfect time to celebrate the joy, companionship, and unconditional love our pets bring into our lives. At Killarney Vets,...

Looking out for the little guys

Our pets can't tell us when they're feeling unwell, so it's up to us to keep an eye out for the small changes that...

One-stop pet shop

Pets Domain had a very humble beginning. CEO Jason van Peelen began selling live fish out of his garage as a young teenager before...

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...

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

Valerie a graduate master, with club master next stop

Dealer: W Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ A732 ♥ AQ5 ♦ 92 ♣ Q632 WEST EAST ♠ J105...

All systems go at the farm

Sometimes I open my mouth before thinking things through. Quite often actually. This is precisely what happened on Australia Day when I...

The hardest bid to make is pass

Dealer: S Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ 73 ♥ K4 ♦ KQ109753 ♣ J8 WEST EAST ♠ 102...

Strategy needed to reverse species loss

The Granite Belt urgently needs a strategy to reverse the threat of species extinction in our region. Locally endangered species include the Koala and...

National Master in our midst

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 108 ♥ A10842 ♦ 10932 ♣ A9 WEST EAST ♠ AK6532...

Bridge experts are not always right

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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,...