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Warwick mourns former deputy mayor Doug Cutmore

Tributes have poured out for former councillor and bagpipe player Doug Cutmore OAM who passed away last Tuesday, aged 89. Mr Cutmore was born in...

GALLERY: Street parade pays tribute to festival’s 60th

Nothing beats a good old fashioned street parade and Stanthorpe proved why on Saturday. The town's main street became a stream of fruit-themed parade floats,...

GALLERY: Crowds pack Stanthorpe for milestone Apple and Grape

Organisers of Australia’s longest running harvest festival have been left stunned by what they estimated to be a record year. Marking its 60th birthday, the...

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Sport

Wolves draw against leading club

Warwick Wolves came from behind to snare an impressive two-all draw in their round two Darling Downs Premier League Three senior men’s football clash...

Wife’s internet buy a winner

Trainer Dale Groves won’t be taking all the credit if he can conjure another win from Raiderlicious at Warwick on Tuesday. Raiderlicious made a successful...

Men’s fours decided

Peter Gynther (Southern Cross), Aaron McKinnon (Warwick East), Wes Smith (Inglewood) and Neville Morris (Texas) have come home strongly to secure the Men’s District...

Cirson to represent region

Warwick Bowls club member Marian Cirson is set to represent the region after being part of this year’s Southern Downs Ladies Fours Championship winning...

Turkey pairs down to the wire

Warwick East Bowls Club’s monthly turkey pairs was a close affair with Al Buse and Mark Lister winning on margins. There were 16 teams...

Sporting all-rounder Cirson stars

Just days before helping her team to win the district fours in the bowls, Marian Cirson proved she is a sporting all-rounder with a...

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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...

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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...

Community News

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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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

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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...

Local music to mark harmony week in Warwick

Harmony Week 2026 is just around the corner, and the Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network (SDRMN) are contributing to this year’s celebrations with...

Clean out chemicals the safe way

Southern Downs residents are being urged to clean out their sheds and garages ahead of upcoming free chemical disposal drop-off days in Warwick and...

Teen changemaker claims Zonta leadership award

Few teenagers can claim to give more back to their community than Warwick high schooler Taylor Zagata. The School of Total Education student is the...

Motorists warned to brace for increased fuel prices

Local motorists are being warned to brace for “unjustified” price hikes at the pumps as fuel retailers are accused of large price increases only...

Welcome to the 60th Apple and Grape

Welcome to the 60th Stanthorpe Apple & Grape Harvest Festival, our Diamond Jubilee celebration. In 1966, a passionate group of locals created a festival...

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...

Solid gains at sheep sale

Agents and vendors combined to present a yarding of 1854 head for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The stock was drawn from the...