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Cattle leader Bim Struss earns Producer of the Year honour

Anthony “Bim” Struss has been named Ag Force’s Producer of the Year in recognition of his leadership, innovation and lifelong service to Queensland’s cattle...

What to do in those first crucial moments

As the weather warms and snake sightings become more common across the Southern Downs, Accidental Health & Safety Warwick is reminding locals that preparation...

‘Stand with the Land’: Celebrating National Agricultural Day

Locals throughout Warwick and Stanthorpe celebrate National Agricultural Day to thank the farmers and producers across the region who help keep them fed. According...

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Sport

East bowlers take Stanthorpe triples

Sue Butz, Julie Foster and Steve Tyter have taken out the Stanthorpe Bowls Club Bowls final Turkey Triples for the year held on 11...

Grayson and Lawton star

Julie Grayson and Margaret Lawton took advantage of the fine weather in Warwick on Tuesday 11 November to win their Warwick Croquet Association Play...

Moore and Sutherland star

Pam Moore and Carl Sutherland have taken out the Summit Bowls pairs finals 18-12 over Maree Ball and Owen O’Brien at the weekend. The...

Twilight bowls in full swing

Warwick Bowls Club's Thursday Twilight Social Bowls is now in full swing held from 6pm each Thursday night. Thursday’s event saw Max Balfour’s 79th...

Celebrating Patron’s day

The Warwick East Bowls Club held its annual Patron and Patroness Day, sponsored by Patron Bill and Patroness Gloria. After a "spider" competition, competitors...

Barnes storms home

Jill Barnes dodged storms and outplayed the field to win Saturday’s Warwick Women’s Golf Stableford competition. Of the 16 competitors who teed off – most...

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Entertainment

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...

In Business - Sponsored

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...

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An update from Allora and District Days for Girls

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

Meeting the king of Serbia

I recently wrote the story of Sergeant John Fleet of the 15th Battalion who was awarded the French Medaille Militaire which was established in...

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Statewide Christmas appeal to support young people facing trauma

While the rest of Queensland begins preparing for Christmas, community service provider Carinity is gearing up to provide some extra support to some of...

Strong competition across cattle and sheep sales

Numbers were up for the cattle and sheep sales in Warwick this week with a total of 1669 head marketed at the weekly sale...

Sheep and lamb markets lift

Agents and vendors saw an increase to 2153 head for the weekly sheep and lamb sale at Warwick Saleyards. The market yarding was varied...

Rabbits Eat Lettuce drops court case and moves 2026 event

Nomadic electronic music festival Rabbits Eat Lettuce have abandoned legal proceedings against the Southern Downs council and locked in Texas as its home for...

Warwick tobacconists raided amid tough new laws for illicit traders

Public health officers seized roughly 33,500 illegal cigarettes from retailers in Warwick earlier this week as part of another round of tobacco raids across...

Study hub hits 100 student registrations

They thought it would take longer to reach the magic ton, but Country Universities Centre Southern Downs has attracted its 100th registered student just...