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Councillor portfolio shake-up
Councillor portfolios have had another shake-up, with some major changes in responsibility for the elected representatives of the Southern Downs Regional Council.
Three essential...
Heavy mutton and lamb on par
Agents and vendors combined to present 1463 head to the weekly sale. The heavy end of both mutton and lambs were on a par...
Market holds its own
Agents and vendors combined to increase the cattle numbers as we move into the Easter period and also keep the sheep and lamb numbers...
Strong players for Saturday stroke event
A strong field of players took part in the stroke event on Saturday 12 April which was sponsored by members Kay Webb, Linda Kelly...
Big numbers at annual mini-cyclones orienteering camp
One hundred and fifteen people including parents, teenage helpers, and 53 orienteers aged between 11 and 15 recently gathered for a three-day camp on...
A day for honouring the sacrifices
On Friday 25 April, communities across the Southern Downs will gather to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have...
Second ambassador for 2026 Apple and Grape diamond jubilee steps up
The Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is thrilled to announce its second Young Ambassador for the 2026 Festival—18-year-old Siena Zanatta, proudly sponsored by...
Rural kennel refused
A contentious application for a dog boarding kennel and rescue facility at a rural Dalveen property has been refused by the Southern Downs Regional...
Change of hands for Warwick Chamber
The Warwick Chamber of Commerce has officially welcomed its new president, Teilah McKelvey, following its Annual General Meeting.
Ms McKelvey, owner of Skye Consultancy Studio...
Putting holes out on the green
This week at Warwick has seen women playing the Wednesday and Saturday competitions, matchplay at Clifton as well as the final two rounds of...
Supporting fun reading
New research has revealed that children are far less likely to grow up as readers if their parents don’t read themselves, highlighting the crucial...
Protect children from button batteries this Easter
Families are being reminded to stay vigilant about the dangers of button batteries in the lead up to the Easter holidays.
The small, coin-sized batteries are...
Markets feel the heat of weather and rising costs
Numbers were mixed this week as we settle into the normality of the 5-day week after the Easter break.
Cattle saw a yarding of...
