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Nearly 12,000 items sold in garage sale trail

Southern Downs residents sold more than 11,972 pre-loved items and generated more than $107,000 during last year’s Garage Sale Trail, new figures show. Over two...

Million-dollar feral pig plan opens for feedback

The Queensland Government’s $1 million feral pig management action plan draft is now open for public consultation. Aligning with the national action plan, the...

Who won what at this year’s Stanthorpe Show

Competitors braved the heat to battle it out in a range of events at the Stanthorpe Show in late-January. Here is the full list of...

Anzac legacy the focus for new sub-branch president

Ute muster revving up

ARK’s pet of the week

Woodchop warriors to take centre stage

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Sport

Tight games in association Play

Julie Grayson and Margaret Lawton pegged out on 26 to win their Warwick Croquet Association Play game on Tuesday, 10 February. The pair just got...

Toowoomba visitor wins stableford

Toowoomba’s Sally Coasts took out the Women’s Golf single stableford at Warwick on Wednesday, 11 February with a score of 36. Eight women from...

Foxbar Falls hosts Orienteers

The Foxbar Falls campground at Amiens will be the venue for the second Bullencourt Boulder Bounders orienteering event of the year on Sunday 8...

Barman steps in for win

What a great day the inaugural monthly Two Four Two’s Day competition was on Tuesday, 10 February with barman Denis Stirling teaming with Clark...

Gassers another attraction at Nitro on the Downs

When people think of nitro racing, they think of flames, noise, and raw power; Nitro on the Downs at Warwick Dragway 20-21 February, Funnycars...

Bennett returns for club opening

NRL coach and local product Wayne Bennett will be amongst the dignitaries coming for the opening of the Warwick Cowboys Club House and launch...

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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

Gundy players join bridge ranks

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Child safety hearings head to Toowoomba

The first public hearings in 2026 for the Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety will be held next month in Toowoomba. The public hearing...

Hart and Smith star in small field

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Schmidt and House snag first win

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Tight supply pushes prices up

The rain did bring some joy and help to the producers and the farms in most districts over the past week. Whilst there were...

Horse and cattle the cornerstone of show

Out on the main arena, where hooves meet dust and early morning energy fills the air, the horse and cattle sections remain one of...

Sheep market eases

Sheep and lamb numbers followed the plight of most other livestock sales this week as the rain influence was felt. Numbers were at 1724...

Volunteer roles open up

Jumpers and Jazz is back for 2026, and organisers are calling on the Southern Downs community to volunteer to help bring the winter festival...

Registration opens for 2026 Jumpers and Jazz event hosts

“Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival” is back and is calling out to venues, community groups, creatives and businesses across the Southern Downs to host an...

Remembering Bill Bonner

William (Bill) Edgar Bonner recently passed away on Friday, 6 February age 87. He was a much-loved father and father-in-law of Wendy, Brendon, David,...

Grit and glory on rodeo night

The Killarney Show Rodeo is set to deliver an action-packed evening on Friday 21st February 2025, kicking off at approximately 6pm in the Rodeo...

Four charges laid after alleged shots fired in Elbow Valley

Police have charged a 58-year-old man following an incident involving alleged shots being fired at a Cullendore Road property in Elbow Valley on Monday...

‘Business as usual’: Littleproud backs Coalition reset

It’s “business as usual” according to Nationals leader David Littleproud despite a chaotic few weeks amongst Coalition ranks in Canberra. Speaking to Sky News on...

Strong attendance tipped for Killarney Show

The population of Killarney is set to balloon this weekend with the town ready to welcome visitors from across the region and afar for...

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