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Country clothing retailer bows out of Warwick main street

Popular Warwick clothing retailer Crossdraw Country Co will move operations solely online after choosing not to renew a lease on its Palmerin Street shopfront. The...

Wet weather trims yardings but boosts prices

The showers that fell during the weekend and the opening days of the week had a twofold effect as they slowed numbers available for...

Strong bidding lifts lamb prices

The rain was both a blessing and a frustrating event this week in the Southern Downs as we got some moisture (not really enough!)...

Bleak outlook for economy if Iran conflict drags on

Gamble pays off

Elderly woman dies 11 days after Glen Aplin fatal

Turf club eyes big turnout for Warwick Picnic Races

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Sport

Big turn out for Pony Club events

Stanthorpe Pony Club held its Formal Zone 21 gymkhana and annual Stanthorpe Pony Club sporting gymkhana at the start of May. The events attracted competitors...

Club championships to be decided

Brad Silver and Trish Fittock have put them in good positions in the Stanthorpe Club Championships with wins on day two of the action. A...

Exciting matches in Stanthorpe football

Round two of the Football Stanthorpe season is well and truly underway, with another exciting weekend of local football delivering plenty of goals, close...

Dragway action again this weekend

It was perfect weather for the first of two big weeks of racing at the Warwick Dragway at the weekend. Record numbers were on-hand...

True test for competition leaders

The unbeaten Warwick Cowboys are set to face a true test of their depth and strength when they go into their Toowoomba Rugby League...

Wolves look to bounce back

Just a week after back-to-back wins in the Football Queensland Premier League Three Darling Downs had the Warwick Wolves men’s side flying high and...

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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

Star Realty QLD celebrates three year milestone

This year marks an exciting milestone for Star Realty QLD as the locally owned business celebrates three years of helping property owners and tenants...

Redbacks rally for big season

There’s a real sense of excitement building around the Redbacks as they head into the new season, with plenty happening both on and off...

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...

Community News

Familiar faces return

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ AJ62 ♥ AK ♦ K103 ♣ AQ104 WEST EAST ♠ K743 ♠ Q985 ♥ 97542 ♥ Q103 ♦ A5 ♦ 9864 ♣ J8 ♣ K2 SOUTH ♠ 10 ♥ J86 ♦ QJ72 ♣...

Bridge’s most important moment

Dealer: S Vul: Both NORTH ♠ AK10754 ♥ J10 ♦ K5 ♣ 875 WEST EAST ♠ QJ63 ♠ 92 ♥ Q974 ♥ 632 ♦ 32 ♦ J1074 ♣ J43 ♣ Q1092 SOUTH ♠ 8 ♥ AK85 ♦ AQ986 ♣...

ARK’s pet of the week

Shadow arrived to Ark very frightened of her new surroundings. It has taken her time to come out of her shell, but she is...

McGinness dominates with two wins

Dealer: E Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 863 ♥ 763 ♦ A4 ♣ 98754 WEST EAST ♠ 952 ♠ AJ7 ♥ A85 ♥ QJ104 ♦ KJ7 ♦ Q10985 ♣ AQJ2 ♣ 3 SOUTH ♠ KQ104 ♥ K92 ♦ 632 ♣...

ARK’s pet of the week

Hi, I’m Rocco. I’m a very sweet and affectionate Border Collie mix with a big heart and lots of love to give. I found...

Taking the risk

Dealer: s Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ 874 ♥ KJ1054 ♦ 8 ♣ K542 WEST EAST ♠ AKJ10965 ♠ Q ♥ 9 ♥ Q632 ♦ Q32 ♦ AK6 ♣ 103 ♣ AQ876 SOUTH ♠ 32 ♥ A87 ♦ J109743 ♣...

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Native vegetation struggling to survive on dry Granite Belt

Native vegetation and wildlife are coming under increasing pressure on the Granite Belt where dry conditions are killing even young trees and pushing rare...

Morgan Park on world stage

From Morgan Park to the world, round four of the 2026 Penrite Australian Superbike Championships will be beamed from the Southern Downs into loungerooms...

Architectural honour for new $21m Warwick police station

Architects behind the $21 million redesign of the Warwick police station have earned formal praise from Australia's national architecture institute. Nearly a year after construction...

Battle of the Bands returns to kick off 49th Border District Eisteddfod

Battle of the Bands is back for 2026 to kick off the Border District Eisteddfod, giving local musicians, actors and dancers a platform to...

Stanthorpe nurse recognised for exceptional care at regional awards

Stanthorpe Hospital nurse Laura Brown has been awarded Darling Downs Health Graduate Nurse of the Year as part of International Nurses Day. Ms Brown...

Allora farmer’s rise to global UN climate summit

Australia is set to lead negotiations at this year's global UN climate summit in Turkey and Allora's own Sally Higgins will be right at...

Warwick junior gets a taste of the big time

It’s not every day you have a front row seat to a Rugby League State of Origin – not in the stands but on...

Labor: The budget we had to have

The long-term gains from controversial housing tax changes are worth the short-term political pain, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared, after two new opinion polls...

Southern Downs records heaviest rain in months

Parts of the Southern Downs have experienced the wettest 24 hours in months after a band of wet weather delivered much needed rain to...

New group aiming to protect Broadwater forest

Local people with an interest in protecting the conservation and recreational values of the Broadwater State Forest, outside Stanthorpe, have been invited to a...

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