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Police ramp up holiday patrols as toll hits 289 for year

From Saturday, 13 December, the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) largest annual road safety operation will be back and running until Monday, 26 January, with...

Wait pays off as Stanthorpe band shell door fixed

Nearly a year after hearing of safety issues at Stanthorpe’s Paddy Ryan band shell, those concerns appear to have been eased by the Southern...

Ring in the New Year at the rodeo

Warwick is getting ready to ring in the new year with one of its most loved traditions — the New Year’s Eve Rodeo, returning...

‘I can still see him dead’: Man’s 25-minute brush with death

Lamb market lifts as quality lines attract buyers

Saleyards report strong yardings despite rain

The search for an Anzac legend

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Sport

Warwick swimmers star

Danisha Ware and River and Liliana Stewart have had golden weekends for the Warwick swimming club at the Goondiwindi and Gatton Swimming Club titles...

Stanthorpe names top golfers

Matt Waterworth and Lisa Stuart have been named Stanthorpe Golfers of the Year. The pair were presented with their awards at the club’s recent Christmas...

Cowboys back on the training track

New recruits, good numbers for early training and the early arrival of their clubhouse will see the Warwick Cowboys finish 2025 on a high...

Bourke sets up Redbacks victory

A flawless 125 by Redbacks batsman Michael Bourke has been the highlight of cricket on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt at the weekend....

Warwick Women’s golf winding down for Christmas

Annice Payne has taken out the Women’s Medal of Medallists event at Warwick Golf Club on Saturday. Nineteen women had qualified for the event by...

Constable and Batterham win twisty Ambrose

It was a closely fought contest at Stanthorpe Golf Club in the special two-ball Ambrose with a twist on Saturday afternoon. Winners for the front...

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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...

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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...

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Countdown on to Apple and Grape fiesta

The countdown is on to one of Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest Festival's signature experiences. From Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March 2026, Weeroona...

Southern Downs wraps up popular ’Design a Bag’ entries

The Southern Downs Regional Council’s popular ‘Design a Bag’ Competition has now closed. Now in its third year, the annual competition aims to spark awareness...

‘Take the jump’: Warwick bull rider’s advice to young Aussie cowboys

Homegrown Warwick bull rider, Callum Miller, is currently representing Australia on the global stage, competing in the American Professional Bull Riding (PBR) circuit and...

Who are Warwick’s newest legends?

Legends Laneway will soon have a fresh look gaining the faces of up to 10 more of Warwick’s most influential business icons. The individuals are...

Early morning blaze engulfs home, two hospitalised

Emergency services, including fire crews, police and paramedics, were called to a blaze on the corner of Wantley and Locke Street just after 2...

Storm damage yet to trigger government assistance

Recent destructive storms have yet to trigger government disaster aid for the Southern Downs. The region has been battered by a series of severe weather...

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