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The last story of the four Talgai warriors

A few months ago, the stories of three of the sons of George Carr Clark’s large family were written to highlight the incredible military...

QCWA bursaries for students closing soon

The Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) invites male and female secondary and tertiary students in Queensland to apply for a range of bursary offering...

Severe crop and property damage reported as giant hailstones thrash Granite Belt

Severe crop and property damage has been reported on the Granite Belt after a destructive supercell pelted hailstones as big as baseballs on Tuesday...

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Sport

Big success for young swimmers

Stanthorpe Swimming Club had a team of eight swimmers head west for the Inglewood Open on Sunday 12 January. Club president Craig Magnussen said...

The future of Warwick Rugby

Despite the weather, 35 would-be junior Rugby players have taken part in the first Mini Rats Rugby Clinic aimed at introducing a new generation...

Good foundation sees Ward take cup

Jason Ward has taken out the Stanthorpe Golf Foundation Cup sponsored by President Len Leigh following the second round played in cool blustery and...

Teams return to the 40 over format

They will make up the bulk of the Stanthorpe and District Cricket Association representative side on Sunday but that doesn’t mean that the Wanderers...

Clubs swim into the big events

Swimmers from both Stanthorpe and Warwick clubs will compete against competitors from across Southern Queensland at the Inglewood carnival this weekend. The event is a...

Green refurbishment delays Warwick bowls start

A lot of work has been put into the green refurbishment at Warwick Bowls Club and as a result, there has been no games...

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Entertainment

Carving out Warwick cultural scene

Warwick recently hosted the inaugural Romancing the Stones Classical Music Festival, an event that left an indelible mark on the community and celebrated the...

Time to pARTicipate

Southern Downs artists of all ages will be the stars when Warwick Art Gallery presents the pARTicipate exhibition opening on 17 October, continuing until...

Breathing out

Imagine being paid to visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia and talk to fascinating people along the way. New co-presenter of SBS’...

Discover Leyburn Heritage Trail

Known as the town of living history, Leyburn provides a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the well-preserved buildings and landmarks...

Generations of teaching

“How many people here went to a public school?” I had just started a job at one of the country’s major newspapers, and amidst...

Building potential and ability

My Grade One teacher Mrs Locke must have been onto something when she wrote on my end-of-year report card, “Russell has real ability and...

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

Too much information at Warwick bridge

Dealer: W Vul: Both NORTH ♠ Q876 ♥ K95 ♦ KQ ♣ K1076 WEST EAST ♠ 95 ...

Busy month for Allora girls

This month is a busy one for the Allora and District Days For Girls. On Mon 13 January the group will prepare for the upcoming...

Bridge returns for 2025

Dealer: N Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ Q84 ♥ Q ♦ AKQ762 ♣ KQ3 WEST EAST ♠ 7 ...

Prizegiving awards for bridge

Dealer: S Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ J ♥ J8752 ♦ J987 ♣ J63 WEST EAST ♠ AQJ964 ...

A total optimist attempt

Dealer: S Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ 64 ♥ J94 ♦ 1098742 ♣ 106 WEST EAST ♠ K2 ...

Exploring monochrome this month

The Allora Photography Group turned its creative focus to Monochrome for November, inviting members to explore the depth and artistry of single-colour photography. While...

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Up to $20k on offer for community groups

Community groups with much-needed infrastructure projects in the pipeline have been urged to express their interest in receiving up to $20,000 in federal grant...

Rodeo results announced

The Warwick New Year’s Eve Rodeo and Fire Works spectacular has been declared a success despite the rain. Warwick Show and Rodeo Organising team member...

Rain drenches rural suburbs

Several rural rainfall records were broken in what proved a wet weekend for parts of the Southern Downs. The Bureau of Meteorology’s Warahgai weather station...

Works for Queensland funding

The council’s is to submit the following list to the Department of State Development from the council’s $4.5 million allocation for approval under the...

CEO’s long, long list

Have you ever wondered what actions the council can delegate to its chief executive officer? Well, there’s a very long list of powers of the...

Gallery: Ending year with a bang

Rodeo and horse events are a big part of the Southern Downs and Granite Belt so what better way to end the year than...