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Doors close after 79 years

The Australian Pensioners and Superannuates League (APSL) have been hit hard with declining memberships forcing their hand and their doors to close. After 79...

Bush dance back to bring awareness

The Friends of BUSHkids are gearing up to celebrate their annual Bush Dance this August, promising an evening filled with true blue tunes courtesy...

Carriage attendants needed for railway

The Southern Downs Steam Railway Association (SDSR) is calling on locals to volunteer as carriage attendants for their ‘Downs Explorer’ heritage rail experience. This...

First week success

The first week of the Jumpers and Jazz Festival in Warwick concluded on a high note, with crowds packing the town’s centre. The main...

Small homes initiative

The Southern Downs Regional Council is reaching out to the community, local building and development industry, and community service organisations to gather feedback on...

Introducing jazz to the jumpers

The annual Jumpers and Jazz in July festival is a vibrant celebration that combines the arts, music, and community spirit. It began in 2004...

Backing Team Armbruster

The Stanthorpe community beams with pride for its very own Olympic swimmer, Ben Armbruster. Last week, the Rotary Club of The Granite Belt demonstrated...

Watch this space says former coach

Ben Armbruster had to swim personal bests at a star-studded Olympic Trials in Brisbane last month to make his Olympic dream come true and...

Help coming to Warwick

Health authorities have announced a free mental health support service will launch in Warwick later next year. Federal assistant mental health minister Emma McBride visited...

Council meeting In brief

Third time’s a charm It was the third time the proposed agreements for the sale of recycled water between the Southern Downs Regional Council and...

Seeking water security

The Southern Downs Regional Council has voted unanimously to support the contents of a notice of motion submitted by Mayor Melissa Hamilton in relation...

Meetings still have a prayer

An attempt to have prayers removed from council ordinary meetings has been overturned at a Southern Downs Regional Council meeting on Wednesday 17 July. In...

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Twisted Gum triumphs

Twisted Gum Wines has recently garnered significant recognition, winning a gold medal at the Royal Queensland Wine Awards. Their 2022 Shiraz received a Gold Medal...

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