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Art trail launches
The Granite Belt Arts Trail (GBART) officially launched its 2025 program at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery.
The launch unveiled the booklet that...
Council briefs
Checking grassroots enthusiasm for garden proposal
A request to set up a community garden in Killarney’s Canning Park will be going back to the...
Celebrate Spring in full bloom
Spring is right around the corner, and the region will mark the season with the golden blooms of acacias at a special Wattle Day...
Ugly scenes as TRL game abandoned after on-field brawl
The Goondiwindi Boars’ season came to a bitter end under the lights in Toowoomba, going down 36–10 to Valleys Roosters in a sudden-death clash...
Leyburn shines for sprints
The Historic Leyburn Sprints attracted a record 250 cars, ranging in vintage from 1924 to 2024, while Sprints President Tricia Chant estimated final attendance...
Books come to life
SCOTS PGC College came alive with colour and creativity last week as students and staff celebrated Book Week with a full program of activities.
The...
Sprints draw record cars and thousands of spectators
The Historic Leyburn Sprints roared into action over the weekend, attracting a record 250 cars spanning a century of motoring history from 1924 to...
Sprints king Amos does it again
Lismore’s Dean Amos has proven he is the undisputed king of the Historic Leyburn Sprints, claiming an amazing 10th title on Sunday.
Racing his...
‘Positive outcome’: Event fees cut for popular trail ride
Event fees for the popular Greenlands Trail Ride have been further reduced to $300 by the Southern Downs council with a community member stepping...
Close call on media policy
Councillors were not all on the same page over a reworked media policy that was passed with a 5:4 vote at the Southern Downs...
Warwick Thistle Pipe Band makes history with first international tour
The Warwick Thistle Pipe Band has returned home after making history with its first-ever international tour, performing at Scotland’s world-renowned Piping Live! festival.
Thirty musicians,...
Denny gearing up for World Titles
With the Tokyo Athletics Championships only weeks away, Matthew Denny’s medal campaign is gaining momentum.
The Allora boy competed in the penultimate round of the...
Questacon’s Science Circus returns to Warwick
Canberra’s Questacon will be coming to the Southern Downs with the Questacon Science Circus, making the trip up to Warwick during these school holidays....
