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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...

Warwick writer among winners of global memoir competition

Emerging Warwick writer Sarah Fisher has earned a spot amongst 39 authors from around the world in a memoir compilation book. The book is titled...

Champion cowboys inbound as Stanthorpe Rodeo goes pro

The Brass Monkey Stanthorpe Rodeo has grabbed the reins and gone pro, joining the elite Australian Professional Rodeo Association line up of events for...

Supporting young people

World Teen Mental Wellness Day, held on 2 March 2026, is a day to create awareness and reduce stigma around teen mental health. Adolescence is...

Summer Ready prepares for Autumn racing

Warwick hobby trainer Darryl Knight was thrilled to see Summer Ready back up her recent strong form and break a long winning drought for...

Pink Ride tackles cancer fight

It’s a long and at times lonely journey but the Bony Mountain Pink Ride is always ready to be part of the fight against...

Local music to mark harmony week in Warwick

Harmony Week 2026 is just around the corner, and the Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network (SDRMN) are contributing to this year’s celebrations with...

Clean out chemicals the safe way

Southern Downs residents are being urged to clean out their sheds and garages ahead of upcoming free chemical disposal drop-off days in Warwick and...

Teen changemaker claims Zonta leadership award

Few teenagers can claim to give more back to their community than Warwick high schooler Taylor Zagata. The School of Total Education student is the...

Motorists warned to brace for increased fuel prices

Local motorists are being warned to brace for “unjustified” price hikes at the pumps as fuel retailers are accused of large price increases only...

Welcome to the 60th Apple and Grape

Welcome to the 60th Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival, our Diamond Jubilee celebration. In 1966, a passionate group of locals created a festival...

Ballandean hails standout 2026 vintage

With a season “defined by resilience, extreme weather and groundbreaking vineyard trials,” Ballandean Estate is hailing their 2026 vintage as one of their best....

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