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OAM is proud Vietnam vet’s crowning achievement

Nearly 60 years on, Barry Kelly is still proud to call himself a Vietnam veteran. Mr Kelly’s 12-month tour as a "tunnel rat" in Vietnam...

Nationals back leader as MP warns of ‘political cliff’

David Littleproud is defending his record as Nationals leader as MPs dismiss a leadership challenge against him as little more than a stunt. Renegade backbencher...

Littleproud facing fresh challenge for Nationals leadership

Nationals leader David Littleproud will face a leadership spill less than a fortnight after the party’s split from the Coalition. Queensland MP Colin Boyce has...

‘Survival Day’ event honours First Nations people

Newest Southern Downs citizens given ‘greatest gift’

GALLERY: Colour, fun and cricket action

Family’s 832km back to school supply run

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Sport

Winning for their mates

Mitch and Brownies, a team named for two lost mates, have taken out the Warwick 2026 Condamine Sports Club Australia Day Cricket Carnival and...

Apprentice pilots Diamantina Rose to victory

Trainer Cameron H Richardson applauded the ride of young apprentice Reece O'Connell to lift mare Diamantina Rose to the second victory of her career...

Heat doesn’t deter Stanthorpe bowlers

A good field of about 50 golfers presented for a splendid day of golf and despite the heat there was the welcome ‘highland’ breeze....

Croquet players take on top temps

Players braved high temperatures on Thursday to take part in this week’s Golf Play at Warwick Croquet Club. There was a good turn-out of players...

Championship fours decided

Julie Lister, Sue Butz, Jules Buse and Nat Kumseewad have taken out the women’s Warwick East Bowls Champion of Club Champions fours competition at...

Rejuvenated greens almost ready

Warwick Bowls Club green has been rejuvenated with officials declaring it “nearly ready to play on”. “Thanks to the greenkeeper and all the volunteers...

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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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Schmidt and House snag first win

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Bridge club to begin lessons

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Counting an essential skill

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Bridge club wraps up for year

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Most important play

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GALLERY: Allora revs up the nostalgia

It was almost a lifetime ago when Gin Gin’s Ian Bidgood first met fellow motoring enthusiast Peter Needer. Mr Bidgood can even remember the day...

Firefighter recognised with Australia Day honour

One of Warwick’s local heroes, Christopher Gilchrist, was recognised this Australia Day for his service and contributions to the Queensland Fire Department over the...

Killarney beats the heat for Australia Day fun

Despite the scorching temperatures, community pride shone through in Killarney this Australia Day with more than 300 people attending K-Life and the Killarney Lions...

A life with horses

PRECEDE Tom Thomsen came to Australia from Denmark at the age of seven. ERLE LEVEY finds out about a life in the bush that has...

Woman airlifted after hours trapped in potato harvester

A woman in her 30s was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after getting stuck in a potato harvester on a farm near...

Top citizen award for Warwick’s ‘Noo’ Shepherd

It was a humbling and unexpected moment for Warwick icon Nerissa “Noo” Shepherd on Monday morning. Before a crowd of several hundred, the Warwick Churches...

Aus Day ambassador invokes wartime lessons in Allora address

Acclaimed pathologist and health academic Ken Donald used an Australia Day speech in Allora to warn against revisiting the fears of living through wartime. Addressing...

Death Adder on the Downs

The Death Adder is known by snake enthusiasts as one of the most intriguing and elusive snake species, and one was found right on...

U3A Warwick expands courses for active retirees

University of 3rd Age (U3A) is a worldwide organisation that offers learning activities to the active retiree, has no formal entry requirements and does...

Helping farmers turn ‘blemished’ fruit into food

In the face of the current cost-of-living crisis, Australia’s food wastage is through the roof, with Food Innovation Australia reporting that the country wastes...

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