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Weather expected to be clear for Stanthorpe Races

News Stanthorpe might have copped a rain deluge today but things are likely to fine up and present crowds with a perfect day for Stanthorpe Cup.

Rain forces Light the Night venue change

News Tonight's Light the Night event has shifted venue.

Pull out your boardies for bingo

News Beach bingo to mix retro dance with summer fun.

Elegant pick for Cup win

News Isn't She Elegant a hot Cup tip

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Recycling starts to pay off

News Exchange your recyclables for change with next month in Stanthorpe

Council give-away to bolster water conservation

News Water warriors across the Southern Downs are set to receive a helping hand with Southern Downs Regional Council giving away free water buckets.

Broadway favourites to entertain at the gallery

News Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery welcomes The Savoyard Singers back to Music in the Gallery on Sunday, October 28

Dream now a reality for determined duo

News Opening Grovely House Bed and Breakfast was the culmination of a 20-year-long dream for Faith Simon.

Colour bombed for a cause

News Hundreds of students from St Joseph's School have crossed the finish line in a race to raise more than $16,000 for their school while promoting healthy habits.

Race day is upon us

News The turf is lush, the fields are stacked and the countdown is on for Stanthorpe Cup day. Saturday's event is shaping up to be one of the best in memory.

Little to no rain for cup day fun

News Rain and storms forced the races to be canned in 2017, but the party went on long into the night with loyal punters still turning out in their thousands.

Public seek festival change

News The overwhelming sentiment from last Thursday night's Apple and Grape community consultation is the festival needs to reign in its duration.

Stacked fields for race day

News In what could be the biggest horse count at a Stanthorpe Races, nearly 90 horses will line up in the barriers for a shot at some prize money.

Baling out our farmers

News Relief is on the way for local farmers suffering through one of the region's most devastating droughts, with a convoy of hay and hampers on the way.

Man dies in police custody after bar fight

20th Oct 2018 12:15 PM

Flight attendant caught in toilet sex video

20th Oct 2018 11:45 AM

Where regional values are growing

Shorten strong on Saudi Arabia’s stunning admission

Around the Region

Boy injured after falling from motorcycle

News Ambulance treating boy at accident east of Warwick

Deadbeat parents owe Aussie kids $1.57b

Opinion How Sweden can help Australia respond to deadbeat parents

Woman fined hundreds after intersection crash

Crime A 72-year-old woman collided with a trailer outside Warwick

Person taken to hospital after scooter crash

Breaking Paramedics rush to the scene near the Granite Belt Maze

Three people injured in kangaroo attack

Environment A reported kangaroo attack has left three people injured

Garden extravaganza returns to brighten your day

News Annual gardening bonanza starts Friday.

Cancer-killing venom found in Darling Downs spider

Health Funnel-web native to the region has venom that can kill melanoma

Sport

New sport causing a racquet at the fitness centre

Tennis and Racquet Sports Badminton moves to Wednesday nights and gains a Tuesday morning slot.

Glamour at the track

News There's no denying it - fashion is as much a part of race day as a jockey and their horse.

Saddle up for come and try day

Horses Ever wanted to learn to ride but didn't know where to start?

Race to be Oz's top Spartan

News Jannenga lands on another race podium.

Retiring 'Dogsy' to call 40th Cup

News Loyal 'Dogsy' ready for 40th Cup call.

National Sport

Hayne ‘doesn’t fit’ at the Dragons

20th Oct 2018 11:58 AM

‘Dreadful’: Warne calls for seven heads to roll

20th Oct 2018 11:43 AM

‘World’s gone mad’: Wimbledon erases history

What’s at stake at this year’s Gold Coast 600

‘Bulls***’: UFC boss addresses wild Floyd rumour

Queensland News

CQ man injured following quad bike crash

News TWO men were allegedly involved in the crash early this morning.

Airlie Beach building destroyed by fire

Crime A man has been charged with arson after a fire this morning

Eco-warriors on a mission to clean up what politicians won't

Environment Residents show our leaders we can fix what they can't

Girl, 2, struck by vehicle in car park

Crime A car has run over a toddler in a carpark

Nurses walk for little ones

Health Nurses from Logan Hospital will take part in Walk for Prems

Financial planner murdered client with hammer

Crime He admitted to killing his 63-year-old client to cover up theft

Gunman at large after carpark shooting

Breaking Man shot in shopping centre carpark brawl

Business News

10 pubs for sale up north for your new life

Business FROM the pub with no beer that inspired the famous Slim Dusty ditty, to popular Townsville CBD hot spots, here’s 10 pubs for sale around the region right now.

The most dangerous credit card mistake

Money This is how you can limit your chances of financial ruin

Scammer made a 'terrible mistake', then asks for $6000

Crime A man called a NR woman, saying he wanted to give her money

Max Brenner’s lifeline falls through

Business It appears Max Brenner is back in trouble

What's On

Who's just been announced on the Bluesfest lineup for 2019?

Jam-packed program with events of all types at QCWA

Be berry excited for tomorrow's strawberry festival

Cowboys, Gremlins and Wattles all still in finals battles

Aussie drag queen gets own TV show on BBC4

Lifestyle

Insane cost of Meghan Markle’s wardrobe

Celebrity THE Duchess of Sussex has turned heads in an incredible designer wardrobe during her tour of Australia. And the outfits definitely aren’t cheap.

Seven-seater makes life easy

Motoring VW’s Tiguan Allspace seven-seater makes life easy and keeps the family safe, entertained and happy.

Parents stranded overseas after baby's death

Parenting THIS couple were on holiday when the unthinkable happened to their child. Then they were told they couldn’t go home until they paid a crippling bill.

Schoolgirls’ perfect take on Meghan

Celebrity NEVER before has Australia experienced royal fever quite like this week and it’s all down to one factor, according to one group of fans.

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Entertainment

Meghan feels more ‘free’ married to Harry

Celebrity IN A candid admission, the Duchess of Sussex has revealed the surprising reason she’s more relaxed since becoming a royal.

Meghan's subtle ANZAC tribute

Celebrity Meghan displayed a touching message in her wardrobe choice

The brutal truth behind shock Bachelor finale

TV “He was in a bit of a rock and a hard place"

Free Willy’s child star faces jail

Celebrity Child actor Jason James Richter didn’t stay out of trouble

Detail delivers devilry in worthy Halloween sequel

Movies HORROR master Jason Blum on resetting iconic film franchise.

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Glacier Bay

Spring: Animal print

Hoof and Hook

Gardenfest

Howard family 1919 D-Type Vauxhall

Real Estate

101 Albion St, Warwick 4370

House 3 1 1 $200,000

Classifieds This low maintenance home is located within walking distance to the main street. Entry is through the sun room positioned perfectly to receive the morning sun.

Clan sells ‘castle’ after almost 50 years

Property This family’s ‘castle’ is on the market for the first time.

‘Perfect storm’ to collapse capital city house prices by 20%

Business House prices could fall by 20 per cent thanks to “perfect storm”

Suburb that’s ‘destroying Australia’

News “Endless growth isn’t possible"

Queensland’s best builders named

Property A European-inspired mansion has taken home a top honour.

This is the mortgage ‘ring of fire’

Property A NEW report has revealed the “ring” in each city where borrowers are most likely...