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Eight PBs for Stanthorpe team
Stanthorpe Swimming Club had three swimmers head down the range for the Gatton Swimming Club’s Multi Distance Meet on Saturday.
Backing up after club...
Duck season in Stanthorpe
RSL bowler Josh Wren scored a rare “double hat-trick”, four wickets in four balls, as the club picked up their second win of the...
Reeves’ unbeaten run ends in Willunga
Stanthorpe golfer Hannah Reeves' winning professional run came to an end at the weekend after a tough mixed tournament in South Australia.
The 23-year-old had...
Allora becomes spooky Halloween wonderland
Despite some early showers, the Allora Trick or Treat Trail and BBQ drew an estimated 400 children and parents.
Families came from both local areas...
Hospital helipad closure linked to lengthy wait for patient transfer
Darling Downs Health has insisted the temporary closure of Warwick Hospital’s helipad has not impacted patient outcomes following reports a man waited up to...
Mayor responds to state’s proposed reforms
While broadly welcoming local government reforms announced by the Queensland government last week (21 October), Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Melissa Hamilton this week...
Rohan leaves his Mark on Gold Cup
After competing for more than 25 years Aratula-based camp drafter Rohan Marks has finally hit the holy grail in his sport taking out the...
Markets mainly unchanged
Agents and vendors combined to present similar numbers for both the cattle sales and the sheep and lamb sales this week.
The markets were mainly...
Australian farmer sentiment lifts
Queensland beef producers are driving a lift in the state’s rural confidence.
A combination of favourable seasonal conditions in key beef-producing regions, strong global beef...
Champion town crier claims another national title
Bob Townshend’s booming voice is a familiar sound on the Southern Downs.
And it’s become just as recognisable on the national stage with the “accidental”...
Stanthorpe author to launch first novel
Stanthorpe-based author and physiotherapist Cynan Lewis is set to be the toast of the town when he launches his novel “Shaped of Granite” at...
Rodeo draws strong crowds and record campdraft numbers
Organisers have begun breaking down the figures on this year’s Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft, reporting strong crowds and a record number of...
Dalveen student becomes Prime Minister for the day
Dalveen local, 12-year-old Jett Jarvis, got to be Prime Minister for the day after winning Squiz Kids’ competition with his video about wonky produce...
