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Weather system delivers patchy rain to Southern Downs

A band of wet weather has brought small and scattered falls of much needed rainfall to parts of the Southern Downs. While unlikely to cure...

Licence suspended for speeding teen

A teenage driver is facing a lengthy spell without his licence after being caught allegedly travelling more than 47 kilometres over the speed limit...

Community matters more than ever

The main issues we are grappling with daily in Southern Inland Queensland are, on the face of it, very similar to issues agriculturalists face...

35th annual FB-EK Holden Nationals come to Stanthorpe

Backing first home buyers

‘Sign of the times’: QCWA branch to close after 65 years

An update from Allora Days for Girls

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Sport

Good win for fledgling Bombers

The combined Warwick Redbacks and South Toowoomba Bombers have won their first ever game in the Darling Downs AFLQ women’s competition. In just their fourth...

Redbacks go down in arm-wrestle

The Criterion Hotel Warwick Redbacks fell short against the Toowoomba Tigers for the second time this season, going down by 21 points in round...

Water Rats go down

The Warwick Water Rats have suffered their first loss of the 2026 season, going down 33-17 to the Toowoomba Rangers at UniSQ in the...

Numbers down for monthly three-bowl triples

Last Thursday the Warwick East Bowls Club held its monthly three-bowl triples. With a lot of people away at district sides events, our numbers were...

Locals come runners-up at Millmerran

A good day for Warwick East bowlers Julie Foster, Steve Tyter, Chris Stower and Wayne Foster on Saturday at the Millmerran Carnival, getting the...

Turkey Triples winners crowned

Helen Harm Real Estate sponsored the May Turkey Triples Competition at the Warwick Bowls Club, with the team taking overall first place, made up...

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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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Local pubs get behind $600k charity beer drive

Great Northern’s the great shout is back for its second year, but this time with a local twist, aiming to give back to farmers...

Red ink in the regions: Littleproud slams budget

This year's federal budget is said to build on the government's current efforts to curb cost-of-living expenses despite geopolitical issues causing prices to increase,...

Bold slam bid earns top bridge score

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 954 ♥ KJ987643 ♦ 4 ♣ 10 WEST EAST ♠ J1062 ♠ AQ ♥ A102 ♥ -- ♦ A1063 ♦ KQJ85 ♣ 65 ♣ AKQJ43 SOUTH ♠ K873 ♥ Q5 ♦ 972 ♣...

Riders set to go the distance

Nominations have opened for the 60th anniversary of Australia's premier endurance horse riding event, the 2026 Tom Quilty Gold Cup. The Stirling's Classic, a 120km...

NDIS overhaul: $32b in cuts sparks regional concerns

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) overhaul has now been confirmed in the Federal Budget announced earlier this week, with the Albanese government announcing...

Warwick Toastmasters to mark 40 years

Warwick Toastmasters held their inaugural meeting on 26 May 1986 and continues forty years later. Throughout this time, the club has provided training in public...

Buyers competing for limited livestock

Main livestock numbers were reduced this week with 1244 head of cattle finding their way into the market and 1389 head of sheep and...

Dry conditions push lighter stock into yard

Agents and vendors combined again to present 1389 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The buyers forum was there with two...

Dalveen Sports Day returns after decades on the sidelines

The age-old tradition of Dalveen Sports Day has been resurrected after the Dalveen Sports Club and Dalveen School P&C joined forces to host the...

Wave of support keeps Southern Downs Steam Railway on track

Southern Downs Steam Railway (SDSR) is feeling the overwhelming support from the community after the volunteer-run railway received three grants in the last six...

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