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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

Study hub hits 100 student registrations

Steam Railway given $20k to overhaul heritage locomotive

Rare bravery award given nearly a decade after Freestone siege

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Sport

Stanthorpe set for swim meet

Ironically rain called a halt to all swimming on the Southern Downs and Granite Belt this past weekend but it’s hoped the only water...

Fishing contest moves to February

The second annual Leslie Dam Family Fishing Competition was the one that got away at the weekend, with the Warwick Fish Stocking Association choosing...

Wet weather plays havoc

Storm season continued to play havoc with Cricket across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt at the weekend with just one of the five...

Cowboys head back to training

The Warwick Cowboys are set to return to the training track next week – just weeks after naming their new coaching staff for the...

Zamprogno team takes fours

Zel Zamprogno, Dale Callaghan, Frank Taylor and Col Hayes have taken out the Warwick East Bowls Club November Open Fours Carnival held at the...

Warwick to host Selected Fours finals

Warwick Bowls Club will hold the finals of the Club Selected Open Fours Competition this Saturday. The preliminary rounds were held at the weekend...

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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...

Community News

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Champions defend title

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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...

Steaks are high for leads

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More News

Mayor presses state to solve helipad shutdown

Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has urged Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls to find a solution for the Warwick Hospital helipad, warning its ongoing...

New youth crime rehabilitation programs launched

The Queensland Government is implementing two youth rehabilitation programs called Staying on Track in south-west Queensland to reduce reoffending rates. The program offers up...

GALLERY: Strength lies in networking

Every town or city’s chamber of commerce has a different personality, and Warwick’s organisation has a definite slant towards networking. President Teilah McKelvey said that,...

Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce president gets another term

Respected community engagement consultant, Michelle Feenan of Ridgemill Estate has been chosen to lead the Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce for the...

‘Distraught’: Small community counting costs of storm damage

Pratten residents counting the costs of repairing significant storm damage may have to go it alone during recovery after missing out on state and...

Granite Belt shines at Qld tourism awards

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) hosted their annual Queensland Tourism Awards Gala Ceremony on Friday 14 November, celebrating the top tourism operators in...

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