Fifth ambassador of Apple and Grape
Eighteen-year-old Ashley Wren has been officially named as the fifth entrant in the 2026 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival Young Ambassador Program.
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Ag shows given first state funding boost since 2006
Southern Downs show societies have been given their first permanent state funding boost in nearly two decades.
Shows in Warwick, Stanthorpe, Killarney and Allora will...
Elders honoured at NAIDOC morning tea
Elders from across the Southern Downs gathered at Warwick BUSHkids this week for a special Goolburri Elder’s Morning Tea, sharing traditional food, stories and...
New flora guide showcases Killarney’s natural beauty
Killarney Bushcare officially launched their latest publication Flora of Killarney over the weekend, offering residents and visitors an accessible new way to identify the...
Community champion honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship at rotary changeover
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe celebrated a very special moment at its recent changeover dinner, presenting long-time community volunteer Ros Day with a Paul...
Stanthorpe Rotary Club welcomes new president and reflects on a year of ‘magic’
The Rotary Club of Stanthorpe held its annual changeover dinner on the weekend, celebrating a year of major achievements and officially inducting Jim Baxter...
New tech key to Southern Downs water security
Steps to improve water security and reduce costs for Southern Downs residents have been made with more than 9,600 smart water meters now installed...
Lion ’just playing’ when it attacked: zoo owner
A zoo owner says a lion was “just playing“ when it attacked a woman, leaving her with “macabre injuries“, including the loss of an...
New function room kicks goals
The Condamine Sports Club has officially opened the doors to its brand-new function room, marking a major milestone in the club’s evolution and a...
Winds send temps plunging as Southern Downs feels impact of weather bomb
Mt Marlay lookout turned to fog last Wednesday as wind gusts of up to 52 kilometres per hour slammed Stanthorpe, sending the “feels like“...
Queensland enters drought-free era with focus on future preparedness
For the first time in 12 years, Queensland is entirely drought-free, but the State Government is urging primary producers not to become complacent.
While the...
Yarnbombing begins with Byrnes
Warwick’s unique Jumpers and Jazz in July festival is just around the corner, and the first official sign of its arrival has appeared in...
Like father, like daughter: Figjam honours the musical soul of Vince...
Vince Costanzo, a beloved member of the Stanthorpe community, often dubbed as a “big fish in a small town”, will be honoured by his...
