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...
NDIS providers boost disaster readiness
Disability service providers across the Southern Downs have taken steps to strengthen their disaster preparedness, attending a dedicated workshop in Warwick focused on protecting...
K-Life breaks ground on staff housing
A new staff accommodation project in Killarney aims to ease workforce pressures and help secure the future of aged care services across the Southern...
Strong returns at yards
Numbers were consistent for the weekly cattle sale , whilst the numbers were back for the weekly sheep and lamb sale.
The markets were...
Killarney creek project gains momentum with grant
The Gravel Creek project by the Killarney and District Historical Society and Bushcare is well underway, with the groups recently receiving the Southern Downs...
