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Death at Queen Mary Falls
A man was found dead at Queen Mary Falls on Monday night.
However, police are ruling the death as non-suspicious...
Polocrosse is back at Morgan Park
Polocrosse is back in Warwick and interested locals can watch the event at Morgan Park from the 6 to 8 May.
Polocrosse Australia in conjunction...
This week on the farm
Easter has come and gone and by the time you read this, the Stanthorpe Show will also be over. I hope everyone enjoyed both.
Thursday...
An ode to the plants we’ll never have
Every now and then I torment myself by looking at an American seed catalogue and admiring things I know I’ll never be able to...
Warwick East preserving history
Warwick East Primary School has been undergoing work to improve the condition of its historic building and preserve its use for the future.
We spoke...
Overnight to Tasmania on a ferry
Local writer and journalist – and songwriter and musician – BOB WILSON shares his latest ‘Observations’ column.
As we were queuing to board the car...
A close call for a unique Red Poll herd in WA fires
Most of Oliver McLeary’s belongings went up in smoke while he moved the 100 odd cattle of Yongerellen Red Poll Stud to safety.
The 18-year-old...
Nicoletti Orchard’s exciting farm tours
Stanthorpe is known for being a hub of great food and wine, and as a result, there are many, many farms in the Granite...
Jumpers and Jazz invites Southern Downs producers
Jumpers and Jazz in July draws thousands of visitors to the Warwick CBD and the Southern Downs region each year.
Organisers are keen to invite...
Fundraiser for Ukraine family touches hearts
It was only two weeks ago that local Sally Edwards had the idea of raising funds in Warwick to reunite a Ukrainian family with...
Family steeped in military history
This year we attended the Anzac Day dawn service and March in Stanthorpe.
We have a long family history of military and emergency service...
Town mourns Peter Reeves
Stanthorpe has lost a well-known face with the death of Peter Reeves, who passed away in the town’s hospital on April 16 at the...
Heritage trail offers journey through time
A new self-guided heritage trail is inviting visitors to uncover the rich history of the Southern Downs, with the Yangan to Mount Colliery route...
