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NDIS providers boost disaster readiness

Disability service providers across the Southern Downs have taken steps to strengthen their disaster preparedness, attending a dedicated workshop in Warwick focused on protecting...

K-Life breaks ground on staff housing

A new staff accommodation project in Killarney aims to ease workforce pressures and help secure the future of aged care services across the Southern...

Strong returns at yards

Numbers were consistent for the weekly cattle sale , whilst the numbers were back for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The markets were...

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Sport

Final Orienteer sprint before bush events

Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club is set to hold its third sprint orienteering event of the season at Clifton High School on Sunday. The second...

Club championship rounds for Warwick women

Warwick Women’s Golfers will play the first two rounds of their Club Championships at the Warwick course on Saturday and Sunday. The competition comes...

School swimmers off to regionals

Thirty-five school swimmers from the Warwick region will head to Gatton this week for the Darling Downs Regional Schools swimming carnival this week. Southern Downs...

Cowboys first trial

The Warwick Cowboys younger players made an impact as the Toowoomba Rugby League returned to the football field for the first time this year...

Signs looking good for Wolves

It will be a big day at home on Saturday for the Warwick Wolves with the club’s senior teams all playing in Warwick. For...

Valleys sneak finals appearance

Come-back kings Valley’s have stormed into the Stanthorpe and District Cricket semi-final against Souths on 14 March – coming from last before Christmas to...

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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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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

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ARK’s pet of the week is Huxley

Huxley is a gorgeous Kelpie x Border Collie who clearly missed the memo about being a high‑drive working breed. While his ancestors were out...

Gundy players join bridge ranks

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Feeling the squeeze

Warwick Bridge Club Dealer:N Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ Q54 ♥ 103 ♦ AKJ9763 ♣ A WEST ...

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...

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Land dispute emerges on Granite Belt

Objections have been raised against converting state leasehold land into freehold on the Granite Belt amid concerns it could lead to the permanent closure...

Forgotten Dalveen veterans finally recognised

Nineteen World War One veterans have been added to the Dalveen Honour Board after over a century of being unnamed and unrecognised in the...

Calls mount for urgent Warwick helipad fix

Warwick Hospital will soon surpass six months since the closure of its helipad and residents remain up in arms over the loss of what...

Immediate closure for Warwick pool revamp

Warwick’s aquatic facilities are getting a brand new look in the coming months, with the Southern Downs regional council closing the Warwick Indoor Recreation...

Past and present collide as Cowboys open clubhouse

Rugby League Legend Wayne Bennett played in the first game at Father Ranger Oval Warwick as a 16-year-old and on Saturday (thanks to a...

Local show baking techniques shared in national cookbook

For many agricultural show bakers like Stacey Thomas, the secret to a prize-winning treat is buried in two-week-long baking marathons and precise measurements, and...

New resource exposes scale of regional period poverty

The Australian-first interactive tool, The Dignity Map, has revealed the staggering amount of Queenslanders and people within the Southern Downs fighting period poverty, with...

Littleproud says feds can block Cherrabah water exports

Nationals leader and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has urged federal ministerial intervention to prevent water from Cherrabah Resort being exported overseas. The resort’s plans for...

Pink Ride tackles cancer fight

It’s a long and at times lonely journey but the Bony Mountain Pink Ride is always ready to be part of the fight against...

Midwifery graduates choose Darling Downs for career start

Thirty-nine midwifery graduates from across the country are set to kick off their career journeys with Darling Downs Health. Under the supervision and guidance of...