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Indigenous burning ceremony unites cultures

About sixty people met in the isolated valley of Hann Creek to Warwick’s east on the weekend and watched a ceremonial cultural burn of...

Record drowning deaths highlight risks in regional communities

Australia has recorded the highest number of drowning deaths since records began, prompting urgent warnings from experts, Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life...

FEATURE: Win dad the gift he really wants

Father’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday 7 September and this year Rose City Shoppingworld is giving away a ride on mower...

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Sport

United looking for grand finals berth

Five clubs already have a representative in this year’s Football Stanthorpe grand final in just over a week, after the major semi-finals held at...

Cowboys reggies fight on as first crash out

It has been a bitter-sweet week for the Warwick Cowboys with their highflying reserve grade capturing their second Toowoomba Rugby League minor premiership in...

Wolves look for 16/17s title in Toowoomba

The Warwick She-Wolves have finished their Football Queensland Premier League Three Darling Downs competition a winning note as the club’s final senior team heads...

Stanthorpe celebrates achievements

The best and fairest from Stanthorpe Football were on show at the competition’s annual presentation night at the Bathersby Centre in Stanthorpe earlier this...

Historic weekend for polocrosse

Polocrosse history was made at Morgan Park on Sunday with two of the final games going to extra-time in the annual Warwick Polocrosse IOR...

Ugly scenes as TRL game abandoned after on-field brawl

The Goondiwindi Boars’ season came to a bitter end under the lights in Toowoomba, going down 36–10 to Valleys Roosters in a sudden-death clash...

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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

John fleet a French hero

On the 19th. January 1917, Sergeant John Francis Fleet of 15th Battalion, a Gallipoli veteran who had been wounded in the landing and now...

Getting help from your enemies

Dealer: N Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J865 ♥ K7 ♦ A73 ♣ 9863 WEST EAST ♠ AK97...

Donations galore for girls in need

Allora and District Days for Girls team makes feminine hygiene kits for women and girls internationally and through Good360 in Australia. The team has...

West happily raises auction

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ KQ109 ♥ J75 ♦ 85 ♣ J976 WEST EAST ♠ A542...

Most extraordinary hand delt

Dealer: N Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ 98743 ♥ 7 ♦ 3 ♣ A65432 WEST EAST ♠ 52...

A pervasive threat to environment

Invasive species are one of the most significant threats to Australia's flora and fauna causing significant damage to natural ecosystems as well as impacting...

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Picklebet Ladies Day set to sparkle at Allman Park

Warwick’s racing scene is about to enjoy a brand-new chapter with the highly anticipated Picklebet Ladies Day set to take over Allman Park on...

Art trail launches

The Granite Belt Arts Trail (GBART) officially launched its 2025 program at the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery. The launch unveiled the booklet that...

Council briefs

Checking grassroots enthusiasm for garden proposal A request to set up a community garden in Killarney’s Canning Park will be going back to the...

Celebrate Spring in full bloom

Spring is right around the corner, and the region will mark the season with the golden blooms of acacias at a special Wattle Day...

Books come to life

SCOTS PGC College came alive with colour and creativity last week as students and staff celebrated Book Week with a full program of activities. The...

Sprints draw record cars and thousands of spectators

The Historic Leyburn Sprints roared into action over the weekend, attracting a record 250 cars spanning a century of motoring history from 1924 to...