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Former deputy police chief lands cross-border role

A key role credited with improving conditions for border communities but left vacant for more than two months will be permanently filled by a...

HEALTH ALERT: Measles case detected in Toowoomba

Darling Downs Health is on high alert after a confirmed case of measles was detected in Toowoomba. The health service's public health unit issued the...

New community defibrillator for Freestone Memorial Hall

Freestone Memorial Hall has installed a new defibrillator after being awarded a Southern Downs Regional Council Community Grant. The hall committee applied for the...

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Sport

Cowboys set to relaunch women’s teams

Warwick Cowboys are looking to bring back their women’s teams for the 2026 season. The Cowboys will hold a club get together with all...

Anderson’s maiden century a match winner

Valley’s batsman Damian Anderson proved you are never too old to score your first century putting in a match-winning performance to steer his side...

Friendly Water Rats welcome newbies

Warwick Water Rats are back on the training track and looking for a bumper year in the Darling Downs Rugby Union Competition and encouraging...

Allman Park hosts Charity Day

Warwick Turf Club’s annual Charity Race Day will feature a seven race card when racing returns to Allman Park on Thursday, 22 January. The...

Stanthorpe and Warwick miss shield final

For the first time in year’s neither Warwick nor Stanthorpe will feature in the Dud Davis Shield Under 21 Darling Downs and South West...

Big medal haul for Warwick

A team of 45 swimmers from the Warwick Swim Cub have taken part in the Darling Downs Regional Swimming Association titles in Dalby. “Despite the...

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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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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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Artworks to host special fundraising exhibition for Stanthorpe’s late Bruce Ward

Artworks Granite Belt is inviting the community to a celebratory fundraising exhibition on Thursday, 22 January, featuring the work of the late Bruce Ward....

‘Untenable’: Nats leader says coalition over with Libs

Nationals leader David Littleproud says the coalition with the Liberals is "untenable", splitting up the partnership for the second time in a year. The Nationals...

Dalveen to honour WWI servicemen with new memorial

The Dalveen community will unveil a new honour board and launch a WWI virtual memorial on Tuesday 17 February at Dalveen Hall. The event will...

Warwick Art Gallery explores fluid identity in new exhibition

Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine invites locals to “challenge themselves” and step beyond the landscapes of traditional art and into Mark Kleine’s thought-provoking...

Allora Heritage Weekend to roll out the classics

Historic machinery, vintage vehicles and relics from a bygone era are set to see the light of day as anticipation runs red hot for...

Wildlife experts weigh in on Cherrabah development plans

Experts have suggested increased heavy vehicle traffic from Cherrabah Resort’s proposed water bottling plant could pose risks to endangered spotted-tailed quolls, but were uncertain...

Leave a lasting mark on Stanthorpe showgrounds

As the Stanthorpe Agricultural Society celebrates its 150th birthday, the community is being welcomed to leave their mark through several legacy projects running as...

Warwick golfers raise $7k for cancer research

It was called the Longest Day and it probably felt like it for six Warwick golfers who played 54 holes to raise money for...

Grand Parade entries open for Apple and Grape Festival’s once-in-a-generation milestone

As Stanthorpe’s iconic Apple and Grape Festival approaches, organisers are calling for “bold creativity” as the event reaches its diamond jubilee. For more than six...

Killarney all set for Australia Day

Killarney's Australia Day celebrations are set to put wood carving, live music and a quintessential Aussie breakfast on the menu at Pat Bush Park...