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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...

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Sport

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...

Warwick dragway roars into action

Warwick Dragway roars back to life at the end of May with two big weeks of competition. The action speeds off with the Junga...

Waterworth and Burgess strike first blood

Dave Burgess and Nikki Waterworth have taken out the first round of the Stanthorpe Golf Club Championship held at the club on Saturday 10...

Southern Cross team take triples

A Southern Cross team has taken out the Southern Downs Men’s District Bowls Association Triples competition held at Warwick Bowls Club on Saturday. The...

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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

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ AQ10 ♥ 732 ♦ AJ83 ♣ KJ6 WEST EAST ♠ J83...

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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...