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Cattle yardings surge at saleyards

Livestock markets rose quite well for cattle this week as well as our compatriots in the Dalby yards, seeing an incredible rise in numbers....

Lighter lambs pull prices down

Agents and vendors combined to present a total of 2562 head to the local sale. The numbers were back from last sale and we...

ARK’s pet of the week

Beckham is a lively and engaging young dog currently in the care of Southern Downs ARK, and he is ready to find a home...

Excise cut brings relief at the pump, but diesel prices lag

Warwick student to walk in great-grandfather’s footsteps

Man in custody after pre-dawn home invasion

Veterans uphold pre-Anzac Day tradition

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Sport

Come and try Stanthorpe netball

The 2026 Stanthorpe netball season is officially underway and the association is ready for a busy year according to president Natalie Vedelago. “This weekend...

First medal for Henderson

Ian Henderson has snared his first Stanthorpe Golf Monthly medal with a personal best score of net 66 at Stanthorpe golf Course on Saturday....

Back to the future at Morgan Park

The seventies, eighties and nineties were an exciting time in tin-top racing in Australia – the epic battles at Bathurst, Sandown and around the...

Classic bikes flock to Morgan Park

Organisers are predicting a strong future for the new Condamine Classic historic motorcycle races following a big turn-out for the inaugural event at Morgan...

Hard-fought win for Wattles

Wattles Warriors had to fight hard to open their 2026 Toowoomba Rugby League premiership campaign with a 32 – 26 victory over the Highfields...

Cowboys come out firing

The Warwick Cowboys showed they mean business opening their 40th Toowoomba Rugby League season with three impressive wins across the grades against Souths on...

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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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Fears region headed for drought as dry spell bites

Increasingly dry conditions and bleak long-term rainfall outlooks have forced farmers into offloading livestock and rethinking this year’s cropping season amid fears the region...

Costumes shine at WarwickCon

Cosplayers, gamers and pop culture fans filled WIRAC last Wednesday as Warwick’s very own comic-con kicked into life. Organised by the team at headspace, WarwickCon...

The bravest of the brave

The Shrine of Remembrance in Warwick’s Leslie Park contains many names of enlisted men and women who answered the call in 1915 to help...

Midwifery boost for regional healthcare as new program rolls out

A new state-wide Midwife program coming to the Darling Downs could see an increased midwife-to-patient ratio in an effort to make health care more...

Cold morning blast sweeps across Southern Downs

An early taste of winter greeted Southern Downs residents on Monday morning with temperatures plunging to below zero degrees in parts of the region. The...

Telstra upgrade to disrupt Karara mobile service

Telstra mobile phone customers in Karara can expect temporary disruptions this month while the telco upgrades its base station. The works are scheduled to begin...

Markets feel the heat of weather and rising costs

Numbers were mixed this week as we settle into the normality of the 5-day week after the Easter break. Cattle saw a yarding of...

Sheep sales sees weather-driven surge

The conditions and the unfavourable weather have seen more stock come on to the market for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. Growers and...

Subsidies announced for mandatory livestock tagging

The Queensland Government are rolling out discounted electronic identification devices (eID) for sheep and goats to assist with the “financial burden” of the industry’s...

Multimillion-dollar deal for Warwick retail hub

The Warwick Harvey Norman Retail Centre has sold for a whopping $7.45 million to the Cosgrove Group, with Warwick being described as a “key...

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