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Electoral redraw spares Southern Downs seat

The Southern Downs state electorate will remain largely unchanged under a proposed redistribution of Queensland’s electoral map. Ellangowan and Ryeford are localities located just west...

YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor

Openness and transparency: I refer to recent reports in the media regarding the matter of the SDRC’s sponsorship of the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape Harvest...

Friday night to explode into action at Warwick Show

Friday night kicks off the 2026 Spanos IGA Warwick Show in spectacular fashion, setting the tone for a massive weekend ahead. From the moment the...

Warwick aged care serves up five-star flavour

Nine days paddling across Australia’s roughest waters

Yardings surge amid dry spell

Dry conditions push more stock to market

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Sport

The team line-ups

WANDERERS Mitch Drayton – Club captain and opening batsman. Will look to lay a solid platform for Wanderers to build an innings around. Jamie Carnell...

Grand final showdown

It is the showdown of the Stanthorpe and District Cricket season with the two best teams of the year – defending premiers Souths and...

Sky’s no limit for Wally

Stanthorpe product Wally (Daniel) Arcidiacono is the new Australian Paragliding Champion after winning at the Corryong Cup back in February. It’s been a long-held dream...

Championship closes out great season

The 2025/2026 season has finished on a high for the Stanthorpe Swimming Club, with swimmers taking to the pool on Sunday for the club’s...

Warwick finds temporary home

Warwick swimming club was out in force at the weekend for their annual championships – held at the Christian College’ s swimming pool on...

Bonner dominates awards

Souths captain Adam Bonner has scooped the pool at this year’s Stanthorpe Cricket annual awards dinner at the Stanthorpe RSL Services Club on Saturday...

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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

Familiar faces return

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Bridge’s most important moment

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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

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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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OPINION: The great AI content heist

In a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There is nothing creative about AI not paying for news content”, Rod Sims made a point...

Survey reveals ‘cultural shift’ in rural mental health

Farmers across Queensland and the country are becoming more open about their mental health as industry pressures continue to rise. Rural Aid’s third annual...

Young hobby trainer aims high

Warwick-born hobby trainer Harry Schwenke drives trucks for a living but craves for the opportunity to go full-time. The recently turned 21-year-old has seven horses...

The winners of Stanthorpe Rodeo

The 2026 Brass Monkey Stanthorpe Rodeo has now been and gone, and as the festivities wrap up, many people are celebrating well-earned wins from...

New Australians take pledge at Warwick ceremony

It was the start of a new chapter for 21 new Australian citizens on Wednesday morning. In pledging commitment to their new home country, the...

Warwick Show ready to light up the weekend

The countdown is on to the Warwick Show with organisers promising a packed program this weekend. Across four days, starting with disability day on Thursday,...

Littleproud demoted in shadow cabinet reshuffle

Maranoa MP David Littleproud has survived a cabinet reshuffle under new Nationals leader Matt Canavan. Mr Littleproud was pushed to the outskirts of the opposition...

GALLERY: Festival keeps heavy horse heritage alive

Nowadays petrol-powered vehicles are responsible for much of the work done getting food from the paddock to our plates and virtually dictate how our...

The Anzac who became a cricket legend

My recent research into Chinese-Australian enlistments in World War 1 and the stories of Billy Sing and Caleb Shang published in the “Warwick Today”...

Hoofbeats around the world

At one point Pam Karner was lying on the ground, crying to herself in pain. Her horse was above her. That was when she realised...

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