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Country show fun returns to Inglewood

The 2026 Inglewood Show promises a weekend full of excitement, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. The festivities kick off on Friday 13th March, with free...

‘Pure silliness’: Locals slam council over Leyburn General Store dispute

The community of Leyburn is rallying behind General Store owners, Mick and Megan Conn, after an anonymous complaint caused the Southern Downs Regional Council...

Upcycling for a better future for women

For Zonta Stanthorpe, beyond their Upcycle Afternoon Tea fundraiser lies a worldwide mission, "building a better world for women and girls". On Saturday, 21...

‘Political games’: Council and festival clash over funding deal

A breakdown in funding negotiations has erupted into a war of words between the Southern Downs council and organisers of the Stanthorpe Apple and...

Realtor locked out of bank accounts for 10 days

A Warwick real estate boss who lost access to her business bank accounts for up to 10 working days has warned it could happen...

Blood moon dazzles across Southern Downs

On Tuesday, 3 March, millions of people across the country looked up into the night sky to see a total lunar eclipse and a...

‘I’m buggered’: Nationals leader quits party’s top job

Nationals leader David Littleproud is stepping down as leader of the Nationals, saying he’s had enough. Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday, 10 March, he would...

Glitz and glamour at Apple and Grape gala

The glamour and tradition of the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival were on full display at the 2026 gala ball, where festival ambassadors...

Club takes fresh approach to revive women’s AFL

A local sporting club has taken a unique approach in their bid to field the club’s first senior women’s side in a decade. The Warwick...

Warwick mourns former deputy mayor Doug Cutmore

Tributes have poured out for former councillor and bagpipe player Doug Cutmore OAM who passed away last Tuesday, aged 89. Mr Cutmore was born in...

GALLERY: Street parade pays tribute to festival’s 60th

Nothing beats a good old fashioned street parade and Stanthorpe proved why on Saturday. The town's main street became a stream of fruit-themed parade floats,...

GALLERY: Crowds pack Stanthorpe for milestone Apple and Grape

Organisers of Australia’s longest running harvest festival have been left stunned by what they estimated to be a record year. Marking its 60th birthday, the...

Country show fun returns to Inglewood

The 2026 Inglewood Show promises a weekend full of excitement, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. The festivities kick off on Friday 13th March, with free...