SOUTHERN DOWNS

Spring Fair brings community together

The Country Spring Fair brought a wave of family fun to the Southern Downs, with locals and visitors flocking to Leslie Park to enjoy...

Celebrate seniors at Steam Railway

October is Seniors Month, the Southern Downs Steam Railway are rolling out the red carpet to honour the wonderful seniors in the Southern Downs!...

Infrastructure charge dissent

A request by the Southern Downs Steam Railway Association Inc (SDSR) that the Southern Downs Regional Council drop infrastructure charges for a proposed tourist...

Warwick Women secure Pennants title

Warwick Women golfers have taken out the Zone One Open Pennants this title this year. After adding five points to their total at...

Bikes fly despite the mud

Rain got in the way when the Warwick Motocross Club hosted the final of the hotly contested Somerset series on Sunday at their newly...

Duggan player of the year – again

Wattles Warriors A grade halfback Matt Duggan has been named the club’s Player of the year for a record time following the Rugby League...

Dickerson takes to the court

Competition organiser Pop Dickerson is set the strap on the boots and return to the court when Warwick’s Open Basketball competition returns to WIRAC...

Local teams star at mini world cup

Six members of the Southern Downs and Granite Soccer community have been offered the chance to tour Germany and attend training camps in June/July...

Warwick swim club hits the water

Warwick Swim club is about to hit the water again for another season with a Come and Try evening on Friday, 4 October at...

Carving out Warwick cultural scene

Warwick recently hosted the inaugural Romancing the Stones Classical Music Festival, an event that left an indelible mark on the community and celebrated the...

Time to pARTicipate

Southern Downs artists of all ages will be the stars when Warwick Art Gallery presents the pARTicipate exhibition opening on 17 October, continuing until...

Breathing out

Imagine being paid to visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia and talk to fascinating people along the way. New co-presenter of SBS’...

Discover Leyburn Heritage Trail

Known as the town of living history, Leyburn provides a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the well-preserved buildings and landmarks...

Generations of teaching

“How many people here went to a public school?” I had just started a job at one of the country’s major newspapers, and amidst...

Building potential and ability

My Grade One teacher Mrs Locke must have been onto something when she wrote on my end-of-year report card, “Russell has real ability and...

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...

Bid beyond their ability

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Heart of the Hummingbird house appeal

A statewide campaign to raise funds for Queensland’s only children’s hospice has a local touch this year, with Warwick resident Dean Donnelly designing the...

Left it to West

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A successful defence

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Cards close to chest

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Rewarded for accurate bidding and play

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Emotional Denny given superstar’s welcome in historic homecoming

Allora’s Matt Denny returned home nothing short of a hero on Friday. Hugs, smiles and a good old fashioned country street parade were what awaited...

Mayor: DFV “greatest concern“ for community

Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has weighed in on the ongoing youth crime debate, calling domestic and family violence the “issue of greatest concern“...

Mental healthcare for people with disabilities

The Darling Downs and South West regions will soon see support through an outreach program aimed at improving mental health services for people living...

Environmental flair

The Southern Downs Regional Council has unanimously voted to approve a gas flaring project at Warwick landfill for converting methane gas to carbon dioxide. The...

Survey shows heightened fears on youth crime

Almost half of Warwick Stanthorpe Today readers said they or an immediate family member have been a direct victim of youth crime in a...

Mixed response to CEO’s ousting expected, says mayor

Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton has responded to outrage over the council’s shock ousting of its own chief executive, admitting the move drew an...

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Spring Fair brings community together

The Country Spring Fair brought a wave of family fun to the Southern Downs, with locals and visitors flocking to Leslie Park to enjoy...