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Combined $160k locked in for three major local events

Three major events, including two on the Southern Downs, have secured a combined $160,000 in state funding, delivering a boost to the region’s tourism...

Free workshops to target violence against women

Free workshops aimed at preventing violence against women will be held in Warwick next month, offering locals a practical introduction to safe and respectful...

Father and son flee as grass fires claim home

One home has been confirmed lost while elsewhere a small town was left counting their blessings after firefighters spent the weekend battling multiple fires...

Applethorpe rubbish fire deemed non-suspicious by Queensland Police.

Man dead after vehicle crashes into waterway

Young riders eye pathways forward

Rising costs squeeze vegetable sector

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Sport

Gow qualifies for fifth Qld sprints

Stanthorpe swimmer Ellice Gow competed in her fifth Queensland Sprint Championship in Brisbane capping off a big weekend of swimming for the club. Stanthorpe...

Veteran trainer remembered

Veteran Southern Downs trainer Les Clarke is being remembered as a gentleman of the racing game after a career which yielded feature races across...

Clean-sweep for Stuart

Lisa Stuart has continued to star in the Stanthorpe Women’s competition winning the Monthly Medal and Putting competition. Seven women took part in the event...

Redbacks back on the training paddock

Warwick Redbacks Australian Rules Club is back in training preparing for the football season, according to men’s coach Tyhe Clarkson. “Footy training for men...

Hinze scores first medal

Sam Hinze has won the first Warwick Women’s Golf Monthly Medal of the Year played on 28 January. Hinze took out the Division One title...

Hole-in-one for Ryan

Cooler conditions thanks to an afternoon breeze brought croquet players back to the green in greater numbers with Carol Ryan scoring the Warwick Croquet...

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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

Feeling the squeeze

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Child safety hearings head to Toowoomba

The first public hearings in 2026 for the Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety will be held next month in Toowoomba. The public hearing...

Hart and Smith star in small field

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Beware of novice players

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Schmidt and House snag first win

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Bridge club to begin lessons

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Water bombers deployed as grass fire encircles Karara

Water bombing aircraft have joined the fight to defend a small township west of Warwick from fires that forced roads shut, triggered a school...

Karara residents on high bushfire alert

UPDATE 6.35PM: This fire has been downgraded to advice level, with QFD advising residents to "stay informed". EARLIER: Residents west of Warwick are being told to prepare...

Darling Downs Health launches dedicated midwife guide role

Each year, over 3,000 babies are delivered in Darling Downs Hospitals, and now those new mothers can have access to more well-rounded and supported...

No ‘one silver bullet’ in feral pig fight

Goomburra farmer Graham Park was running a routine cattle muster when without warning a lone feral pig violently attacked two muster dogs, killing one...

Labour hire firm racked up $11 million tax bill before collapse

Collapsed labour hire contractor iComply Horticultural Compliance Specialists amassed a tax debt of more than $11 million owed to state and federal tax agencies...

Firm market at saleyards

The weather has settled and we have seen a stabilization across most of our livestock sales. The numbers were up across the board as we...

Strong numbers as sheep sale returns

Agents and Vendors saw a climb in numbers as we missed the sale last week for fears of heatwave and stress to both stock...

Allora’s first showgirls post-Covid

The Allora Showgrounds were the setting for a relaxed and welcoming evening as the Allora Show named its first showgirls since Covid-19. Held at the...

Popular farmstay hits market after 21 years

A long-running farmstay resort on the Southern Downs has hit the market for the first time in more than two decades. Ray and Elise Vincent...

Two decades of regional artistic passion for Karina Devine

If you’ve walked down Palmerin Street during Jumpers and Jazz or visited the Warwick Art Gallery for an exhibition, as a volunteer or for...

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