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WarwickCon returns for Youth Week

WarwickCon is back for 2026 Queensland Youth Week, bringing “cosplay, creativity and community” to the forefront once again. The free event, supported by the...

Alleged car thief charged after police chase

A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle and evading police across the Southern Downs and Goondiwindi regions. Police alleged the incident...

War hero’s bravery prompts bid for posthumous Victoria Cross

Decades before becoming Warwick Mayor, Stanley Walsh was a warrant officer in the Australian Army who helped repel Italian and German forces from taking...

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Sport

Kelly wins stableford

Linda Kelly has taken out the Stanthorpe Ladies Golf Single Stableford competition with 39 Stableford. A small field of enthusiastic ladies participated in the...

Hughes and Waterson take Pike Trophy

The three weeks of Pike Trophy competitions culminated on Saturday at Stanthorpe Golf Club on Saturday with Barry Hughes winning the men’s and Nikki...

Championship events for The Summit

The Summit Bowls Club is set to hold two Club Championship events during the next few weeks as competition hots up for the year. The...

Trio score holes-in-one

It was a day of hole-in-ones with Beth Schottilius, Lyne Treadwell and Rhyl Dearden all achieving the feat during 19 March golf play at...

Davidson beats newcomer

Clark Davidson has won the Warwick Bowls Club Men’s A Grade Singles despite a spirited fight-back by newcomer Peter Cirson. Cirson hasn’t been playing for...

Zimmerman shows consistency

Goondiwindi’s Fuzz Zimmerman has taken out the Ladies’ District consistency singles competition held at Warwick East Bowls Club at the weekend. The weather was...

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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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School holiday fun: author Rory H. Mather returns

“Beloved” children’s author Rory H. Mather is coming back to a selection of local libraries these school holidays, running workshops for all ages on...

In full: Long-time patron’s opening speech at Warwick Show

Bill Gross is a legend of the Warwick Show and has been attending for more than seven decades. This year he was given the...

Stanthorpe hosts Japanese exchange students

Stanthorpe State High School was once again host to 10 students from Shiwa, Japan, as part of their sister school exchange program. The local...

Volunteers recognised at annual lunch

Meals on Wheels Stanthorpe came together on Tuesday, 17 March, to celebrate their 200 volunteers at their annual luncheon. With over 140 volunteers in...

Man cautioned over fuel price blow-up at Allora depot

A pricing dispute threatened to turn ugly at an Allora fuel depot on Wednesday morning with police called to deal with a customer who...

Skill sometimes no match for luck

Dealer: N Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ AKJ92 ♥ 653 ♦ A5 ♣ Q94 WEST EAST ♠ 865 ♠ Q104 ♥ K1092 ♥ A874 ♦ 105 ♦ 9643 ♣ J865 ♣ 107 SOUTH ♠ 73 ♥ QJ ♦ KQJ72 ♣...

Popular auction scrapped after more than a century

It’s a Wednesday morning at the Warwick pig and calf saleyards and a large crowd has gathered to bid on all sorts of second-hand...

APL statement on discontinued sundry sale

APL McDougall & Sons has announced it will discontinue its long-running Wednesday Sundry Sale, pointing to a range of operational and commercial challenges that...

Fuel pressures ease cattle prices

Numbers for both the cattle and sheep this week were very similar to the previous week. We saw a slightly smaller yarding of cattle...

Sheep markets firm

Agents and vendors combined to present 3389 head of sheep and lambs for the weekly sale. The numbers were up on last week and...