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Stanthorpe Art Prize finalist paints art born from struggle

On the 12th of June 2026 Stanthorpe will be hosting its prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize finals. Amongst the finalists this year is a very...

200 fined over road safety breaches

More than 100 people have been fined for speeding, six charged with drink driving and almost 30 tested positive for drug driving during a...

Locals unites to help protect state forest

More than 50 people have joined forces to establish a new Friends of Broadwater group aimed at protecting and enhancing the Broadwater State Forest...

Limited margin for error

Vintage holdens headed for Stanthorpe

Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns

Volunteers power animal rescue efforts

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Sport

Warriors beat Bears in nailbiter

In what was considered an absolute rugby league arm wrestle at a cool and breezy Platz Oval on Sunday afternoon, the Wattles Warriors outlasted...

Big win as Redbacks and Bombers climb the ladder

In was a dominant performance from the Souths/Redbacks Bombers women in round five of the AFL Darling Downs competition with the fledgling team winning...

Summit singles draw announced

The Summit Men’s Championship singles are set to be held this weekend with the draw released this week. All games are to be first to...

Close game for Association play

Lesley and Julie Grayson have won a close one in the only Warwick Croquet Club Association Play game on Tuesday 12 May. The duo defeated...

Hole in one for McLennan

Melanie McLennan experienced every golfer’s dream during an afternoon round on Saturday, 16 May, producing a remarkable hole-in-one on the picturesque fifth hole —...

Cirson and Flint win districts

Warwick Bowls Club’s Marian Cirson and Faye Flint have taken out the ladies district pairs held at Inglewood on Saturday and will now represent...

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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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State urged to preserve key water basin protections

Farmers say they are relieved that key land use protections for the Condamine Alluvium will be retained following mounting concerns over proposed changes to...

Australia’s oldest family circus heading to Stanthorpe

Australia’s oldest family circus returns to Stanthorpe, bringing three days of acrobatics, motorbike stunts, contortions, and archery acts to the Southern Downs. Ashton’s Great Australian...

Grief turns into 30 years of cancer fundraising

Gwen Carnell began hosting ‘Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea’ following the death of her youngest daughter Helen, aged just 33. Just months later, despite her...

YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor

One last goodbye: Mervyn Ian Caton said his last goodbye on Tuesday 12 May. He was rushed to hospital on Saturday morning with a stroke. He...

Agriculture shared with the next generation at Inaugural Warwick Moo Baa Munch

The sun was out and shining for the inaugural Warwick Moo Baa Munch, bringing agriculture into the hands of local primary school students for...

Country clothing retailer bows out of Warwick main street

Popular Warwick clothing retailer Crossdraw Country Co will move operations solely online after choosing not to renew a lease on its Palmerin Street shopfront. The...

Wet weather trims yardings but boosts prices

The showers that fell during the weekend and the opening days of the week had a twofold effect as they slowed numbers available for...

Strong bidding lifts lamb prices

The rain was both a blessing and a frustrating event this week in the Southern Downs as we got some moisture (not really enough!)...

Bleak outlook for economy if Iran conflict drags on

Lingering conflict in the Middle East could cause Australia's economy to contract and unemployment to spike to pre-pandemic levels, Treasury warns in the nation's...

Gamble pays off

Dealer: S Vul: E/W NORTH ♠ 5 ♥ 94 ♦ KJ1097432 ♣ 93 WEST EAST ♠ 10432 ♠ K986 ♥ Q8762 ♥ J103 ♦ 5 ♦ A6 ♣ J82 ♣ Q1065 SOUTH ♠ AQJ7 ♥ AK3 ♦ Q8 ♣...

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