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Books come to life

SCOTS PGC College came alive with colour and creativity last week as students and staff celebrated Book Week with a full program of activities. The...

Sprints draw record cars and thousands of spectators

The Historic Leyburn Sprints roared into action over the weekend, attracting a record 250 cars spanning a century of motoring history from 1924 to...

‘Positive outcome’: Event fees cut for popular trail ride

Event fees for the popular Greenlands Trail Ride have been further reduced to $300 by the Southern Downs council with a community member stepping...

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Sport

Sprints king Amos does it again

Lismore’s Dean Amos has proven he is the undisputed king of the Historic Leyburn Sprints, claiming an amazing 10th title on Sunday. Racing his...

Denny gearing up for World Titles

With the Tokyo Athletics Championships only weeks away, Matthew Denny’s medal campaign is gaining momentum. The Allora boy competed in the penultimate round of the...

Cornhole thrills and close calls

Warwick Cornhole hosted an exciting combined A/B Grade singles round robin last week, with 14 players hitting the boards in a night full of...

Red Bulls and Magpies book grand final spots

The Wallumbilla/Surat Red Bulls and Mitchell Magpies have stormed their way into the Roma District Rugby League (RDRL) grand finals after hard-fought preliminary final...

McLennan takes honours

Sam McLennan has taken out the Warwick Sporters Stableford Game sponsored by King Street Mechanical on a count-back. Both McLennan and Pete Farrell finished...

Warwick East dominates pennants

Warwick East has won the first and third division pennants competitions held at the weekend across the region. The first division pennant was played at...

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Soup, trivia and spectacular yarnbombing

Churches of Christ is excited to present a colourful yarnbombing display, and not one, but two trivia events, a musical trivia and soup luncheon...

Maryvale’s Butterfly Café to delight

Country hospitality takes centre stage in Maryvale this Jumpers and Jazz in July, with the return of the much-loved Butterfly Café at the Maryvale...

Jazz in the courtyard

Many locals have discovered our Courtyard Coffee, open every Friday morning at the Warwick Uniting Church on Guy Street. However, this Jumpers and Jazz...

Girl Chats and paperbacks

Jumpers & Jazz have added a mid-week option to their events this year, with the inaugural Girl Chat & Paperbacks book club morning tea. Event...

Fire, flavour and fine wine

An unforgettable gourmet adventure awaits as this year’s Jumpers and Jazz in July Long Lunch celebrates the best of the Southern Downs region, on...

The trip of a lifetime awaits

One lucky reader has the chance to win the ultimate travel experience – an 8-day Viking “Rhine Getaway” river cruise for two, including return...

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Save your sight

This World Glaucoma Week (10–16 March 2024), Glaucoma Australia along with the support of Specsavers are urging all Southern Downs locals to have their...

Telehealth improving access to healthcare for Killarney

The introduction of recently developed telehealth technology at Killarney’s only medical facility is working to fill gaps left by shortages in the state’s rural...

Christmas at Rose City

Saturday 2 to Saturday 23 December Christmas is in full swing at Rose City Shoppingworld with a multitude of festive events and activities for...

Win with Rose City’s pre-Christmas campaign

There's a chance to win $1000 in groceries at Rose City Shoppingworld, from Monday 16 October to Sunday12 November. Rose City Shoppingworld is once again...

Spring into free holiday activities at Rose City Shoppingworld

Get ready for some exciting fun at Rose City Shoppingworld these September school holidays with lots to see and do during the break with...

Invest and retire right

Invest+Retire – Vital to plan early – Future Proof your future You will be amazed at your options and how families can work together...

Community News

John fleet a French hero

On the 19th. January 1917, Sergeant John Francis Fleet of 15th Battalion, a Gallipoli veteran who had been wounded in the landing and now...

Getting help from your enemies

Dealer: N Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J865 ♥ K7 ♦ A73 ♣ 9863 WEST EAST ♠ AK97...

Donations galore for girls in need

Allora and District Days for Girls team makes feminine hygiene kits for women and girls internationally and through Good360 in Australia. The team has...

West happily raises auction

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ KQ109 ♥ J75 ♦ 85 ♣ J976 WEST EAST ♠ A542...

Most extraordinary hand delt

Dealer: N Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ 98743 ♥ 7 ♦ 3 ♣ A65432 WEST EAST ♠ 52...

A pervasive threat to environment

Invasive species are one of the most significant threats to Australia's flora and fauna causing significant damage to natural ecosystems as well as impacting...

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Biosecurity boost bolsters the regions

Queensland’s biosecurity defences are set for a major boost, with the State Government committing $50 million in its first Budget to recruit 100 new...

Hens and Bucks Party Ideas

Looking to take your hens or bucks party to the next level? There are plenty of creative and unique ways to make it unforgettable....

Energy, agriculture unite

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) hosted the 2025 Surat Basin Coexistence Symposium - a landmark event uniting leaders from the energy and agriculture...

Motorsport Event of the Year

The 2024 Historic Leyburn Sprints was named Queensland State Event of the Year by Motorsport Australia after its successful 75th anniversary celebration of the...

Medieval magic and musical mastery on its way

The haunting sounds of Celtic and medieval music will fill Warwick when the Romancing the Stones Classical Music Festival returns from 12–14 September. The...

Next crop of young ag scientists celebrated

Hundreds of students from across Queensland converged in Warwick on Thursday to recognise the state’s next crop of ag scientists at this year’s annual...