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Rising costs squeeze vegetable sector

One month into 2026, Australian vegetable growers continue to face significant financial pressure, according to the 2026 outlook published published last week by AusVeg....

Water bombers deployed as grass fire encircles Karara

Water bombing aircraft have joined the fight to defend a small township west of Warwick from fires that forced roads shut, triggered a school...

Karara residents on high bushfire alert

UPDATE 6.35PM: This fire has been downgraded to advice level, with QFD advising residents to "stay informed". EARLIER: Residents west of Warwick are being told to prepare...

Darling Downs Health launches dedicated midwife guide role

No ‘one silver bullet’ in feral pig fight

Labour hire firm racked up $11 million tax bill before collapse

Firm market at saleyards

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Sport

Wolves Women prepare to play

Warwick Wolves are moving steadily towards the start of the season with the club getting straight in to the action, Wolves president Dom Benz said...

Townsend Memorial 4BBB decided

David Reeves and Jarrod Irwin took out the David Townsend Memorial 4BBB event on Saturday 31 January in fine but hot conditions at the...

Warwick greens back in use

Action returned to Warwick Bowls Club greens with 20 bowlers in action on the newly refurbished surface for three bowl pairs on Saturday. There...

Wolves and Carlton take preseason to Kingaroy

The Warwick Wolves and Stanthorpe Carlton United football clubs made their annual preseason trip to Kingaroy to take on players from all over Queensland...

Orienteering sprint event for Warwick

The local Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club is set to host a sprint event at Warwick’s Scots College on Sunday 8 February. The...

Good numbers for Junior Cowboys

It’s full steam ahead for the newly formed Warwick Junior Cowboys Rugby League Club with officials being blown away by the response to their...

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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

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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Bridge club to begin lessons

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Counting an essential skill

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Strong numbers as sheep sale returns

Agents and Vendors saw a climb in numbers as we missed the sale last week for fears of heatwave and stress to both stock...

Allora’s first showgirls post-Covid

The Allora Showgrounds were the setting for a relaxed and welcoming evening as the Allora Show named its first showgirls since Covid-19. Held at the...

Popular farmstay hits market after 21 years

A long-running farmstay resort on the Southern Downs has hit the market for the first time in more than two decades. Ray and Elise Vincent...

Two decades of regional artistic passion for Karina Devine

If you’ve walked down Palmerin Street during Jumpers and Jazz or visited the Warwick Art Gallery for an exhibition, as a volunteer or for...

Celebrating the winners of the 150th Stanthorpe Show

What would the Show Weekend be without a little healthy competition? Each year, the Stanthorpe Show is home to a huge range of competitions...

GALLERY: Showtime smiles in Stanthorpe

The Stanthorpe Showgrounds were again the place to be this weekend as the community came together for the 2026 Stanthorpe Show. As locals and...

One Nation soars over estranged coalition bedfellows

Weeks of infighting have taken a toll on the former coalition partners as Pauline Hanson's One Nation soars to new heights of popularity. The primary...

Stanthorpe Show draws thousands for 150 year anniversary

Only drought, war and the Spanish flu have ever spoiled the party in 150 years of the Stanthorpe Show. With big expectations, this year’s milestone...

A weekend of farming pride and old fashioned hospitality

The Allora Show is one of those classic country events that gives visitors a real taste of what life in the Southern Downs is...

Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops

A failed challenger for the Nationals' leadership has urged the party to reunite with the Liberals. David Littleproud will remain as the leader of the...

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