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Snowflakes Saturday spectacular

Get ready for a frosty family adventure! On Saturday, 5 July, the Stanthorpe Showgrounds will be transformed into a captivating winter wonderland with real...

Smoke warning as fire burns near Leslie Dam

Residents in the Warwick region are being urged to stay alert as a fire continues to burn near Leslie Dam, with smoke drifting toward...

Long service recognised

Four men, who between them have clocked up 135 years working for the Southern Downs Regional Council, have been recognised for their long service. At...

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Sport

Pennant success for Warwick

The Warwick Ladies Golf team of Narelle Norris, Jill Barnes, Anne Lyons, Roslyn Darton and Trish Bell travelled to Toowoomba Golf Club on Friday...

Collis takes Easts title

Peter Collis has taken out the Warwick East Bowls Club’s Men’s A grade competition for 2025 defeated Steve Tyter in a close final. Collis...

Capelli books finals spot

Rob Capelli has booked a finals spot in The Summit Men’s Club Singles this following a nine shot win over Frank Taylor in the...

Understrength Wolves still putting in a big effort

It was a tough weekend on the road for the Warwick Wolves senior teams in the Football Queensland Darling Downs Premier League Three competitions...

Warwick reserves flying high

Fourth-placed Wattles were no match for the competition front runners Warwick, who won their Toowoomba Rugby League Clive Berghofer Land Sales Reserve Grade match...

Redbacks Fall Short in Thriller at Southern Cross Oval

The Warwick Redbacks hit the road in Round 10 of the Allied Pickfords Cup AFLQ Darling Downs Competition, taking on the South Toowoomba Bombers...

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Entertainment

FEATURE: 12 years in the bakery scene

For locals and visitors alike, Zest Pastries has become a well-known part of the Stanthorpe food scene. Located on Maryland Street, Zest has been...

FEATURE: Bakery warming the body

If you live in Warwick, chances are you’ve visited Steele’s Bakery Café on Fitzroy Street at least once, or maybe you’re already a regular. Known...

Q&A with Warwick ambo Wayne Kirk

What’s something people may not know about you? I was born in Perth, Western Australia. I came over for a look around with my wife...

Celebrating National Pet Day

National Pet Day is the perfect time to celebrate the joy, companionship, and unconditional love our pets bring into our lives. At Killarney Vets,...

Looking out for the little guys

Our pets can't tell us when they're feeling unwell, so it's up to us to keep an eye out for the small changes that...

One-stop pet shop

Pets Domain had a very humble beginning. CEO Jason van Peelen began selling live fish out of his garage as a young teenager before...

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...

Community News

Full steam ahead for the girls

This month has seen the group assist at the Warwick Rugby Union Club Ladies Day and at the Warwick RSL raffle as well as...

A sad loss for the bridge club as Judy Mobbs passes away

Dealer: E Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 85432 ♥ Q98 ♦ AKJ7 ♣ 10 WEST EAST ♠ A9...

The Story of Stanley James Clark

Once again, Warwick has produced another hero in the person of Stanley James Clark, who got caught up in the Great War of 1914...

A notable board with different scores

Dealer: S Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ J62 ♥ A1054 ♦ AQ9752 ♣ WEST EAST ♠ A108 ♠ Q54 ♥ KJ83 ♥ Q ♦ J10...

Warwick and Janny enjoy a stellar week of bridge

Dealer: E Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ K ♥ KQ983 ♦ KJ98 ♣ K32 WEST EAST ♠ 107643...

Direct dialogue not social media the key to a positive windfarm outcome

The recent Federal Election confirmed that the majority of Australians are looking for a less divisive, more respectful debate about the big challenges facing...

More News

Rate rise neither ‘sustainable’ nor ‘fair’, councillor says

Southern Downs councillor Joel Richters has called a rate hike resulting in some paying hundreds extra as neither “sustainable” nor “fair”. Cr Richters was one...

Mayor’s budget address

Presenting the Southern Downs Regional Council’s 2025-26 budget during a special meeting of council, Mayor Melissa Hamilton described the council as being “at a...

Weekend of winter fun

Snow in Queensland? You Bet! Snowflakes in Stanthorpe Returns This July with a Full Weekend of Winter Fun Get ready to rug up and...

Temperatures to plummet as sheep graziers put on alert

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a weather warning with sheep graziers told to expect cold temperatures, showers and westerly winds on Wednesday. "Areas likely...

Warwick high schooler trades holidays for university

A Warwick high school student has traded winter holidays for university. Amy, a year 12 student at Assumption College, was among 341 of Queensland’s smartest...

Rates pain ahead

A deeply divided council narrowly approved a rate rise of 7.4 per cent when the Southern Downs Regional Council adopted its budget for the...