Solid prices across the board
The temporary change in the weather from damp to dry saw more stock available to the markets this week, with stock numbers rising to...
Sheep sale yields strong gains
Agents and vendors combined to present a larger yarding of both mutton and lamb types for the weekly sale.
The total of 3581 head...
Festival fever in Stanthorpe as Apple and Grape hits 60
Stanthorpe is ready to light up as Australia’s longest running harvest festival gets set to celebrate 60 years, transforming the town into a carnival...
Residents hoping Cherrabah rejection sends clear message
Elbow Valley residents are hoping the Southern Downs council’s overwhelming rejection of a controversial water bottling facility at Cherrabah Resort sends a clear message...
Warwick Show returns for 2026
The annual Spano’s IGA Warwick Show is returning to the Warwick Showgrounds from Friday, 10 March to Sunday, 22 March, promising a weekend of...
Festival icon Johnny Crunch returns
Johnny Crunch, also known as Jonno Apple, will again lead the 2026 Apple and Grape harvest festival parade.
The nearly 4 metre high fibreglass...
Grassroots push to stop gendered violence before it starts
Advocates will spell out the 12 actions community members can take to prevent violence against women at two free workshops in Warwick next week.
The...
GALLERY: Killarney show delivers big weekend
Small in size but big in spirit, this year’s Killarney Show delivered the goods.
Considered one of the smaller agricultural shows on the Darling Downs,...
Renewed scrutiny over controversial water licence
Despite persistent community opposition, Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy has so far resisted making a call on whether to call-in and reassess the controversial...
The untold story of a Warwick hero
The city of Warwick on the Darling Downs has a proud military history that encompasses the Boer War and both World War 1 and...
Report finds hope and urgency for rare farm animals
Australia’s rare farm animals are showing signs of recovery but remain at risk, according to the Rare Breeds Trust of Australia’s 2025 livestock census.
The...
Prep to year six students invited to spooky Blue Light disco
Stanthorpe Blue Light’s primary school disco is back with a spooky twist.
The event for children in prep to year 6 with two hours...
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...
