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DV Safe Phone can make a difference

Sadly, by the age of 16, at least one in five girls has already experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse - and they are...

Retailers face $50M fines for ’unsafe products and dodgy tactics’ this Christmas

The Federal Government is warning retailers that “unsafe products and dodgy tactics” will not be tolerated this festive season, reminding customers of their rights...

STAR helping seniors stay active, engaged and supported

A growing number of seniors across the Southern Downs are rediscovering the joy of friendship, fun and wellbeing through STAR Community Services’ Community Connections...

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Sport

Planning for next year

The Summit Bowls club have opened their nominations for the Champion of Champions Pairs events. Sheets have been placed on the Notice Board for the...

Campbell pegs-out and wins big

Peter Campbell has pegged out to win the only game of Association Play at Warwick Croquet this past week. Campbell played Julie Grayson – winning...

Perfect weather for bowls

Peter Collis, Carl Sutherland and Glen Preston have won the last Warwick East Bowls Club turkey triples of the year. Sixteen teams played on a...

Stanthorpe bowlers win in Warwick

Stanthorpe bowlers Jack Bell, Len Girgenti and Brian Brown were the winners in the Warwick Bowls Club Christmas-themed December Turkey Triples. The day was generously...

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...

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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...

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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

David Anderson was presumed dead for 25 minutes after suffering a cardiac arrest at an Allora rest stop just days before father’s day. His odds...

Lamb market lifts as quality lines attract buyers

Agents and vendors presented a yarding of 2150 head for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The market was a 60/40 lamb to mutton...

Saleyards report strong yardings despite rain

As the penultimate sales were held this week for 2025, the numbers continued to roll in. A few falls of rain topping three inches...