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Water Rats chase premiership
Warwick Water Rats have booked a place in their first Downs Rugby Union grand final in five years holding on to win their elimination...
Making a splash for cancer research
For Stanthorpe local Jayme Simpson, the month of August meant more than just cold winter mornings; it meant diving headfirst into icy water every...
Clear up recycling confusion
Southern Downs households are still struggling to sort their waste, with a study conducted by an environmental consultancy showing 20 per cent of items...
Petition pushes for return of Lifeblood Mobile Donor Unit
A petition has been launched to bring back the Lifeblood Mobile Donor Unit to the Southern Downs and surrounding regions, with community groups urging...
Flags in Warwick, clashes in cities: March for Australia divides nation
A small group of residents gathered in Leslie Park on Saturday, 31 August, as part of the nationwide March for Australia demonstrations.
Participants displayed the...
Blaze burns thousands of acres at The Glen
Residents of The Glen were on high alert on Saturday, 30 August, as a fast-moving fire swept through cattle grazing land off Pikedale Road.
Strong...
St Joseph’s teacher shortlisted for statewide award
St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe secondary teacher Anna Jones has been recognised among Queensland’s top educators, after being shortlisted for this year’s Queensland College of...
Highway upgrades for Cunningham
A four-kilometre stretch of the Cunningham Highway has begun major safety upgrades with works aimed at reducing the risk of serious crashes.
The project, led...
Court shines again after community-led lighting upgrade
A popular Warwick basketball is back in action after three local businesses joined forces to fix its long-standing lighting problems.
The Queens Park court had...
Stableford Masterclass from Smith
Visitors from the Gailes Golf Club and the SGA enjoyed the Stanthorpe course for Saturday’s Single Stableford event but it was local Wes Smith...
FEATURE: Putting women’s health first
Women’s Health Week is your reminder to pause, breathe, and put yourself back on the list.
For many women, life can feel like a constant...
Spades not helpful
Dealer: W Vul: Both
NORTH
♠ KJ632
♥ K73
♦ 94
♣ Q98
WEST EAST
♠...
Questacon’s Science Circus returns to Warwick
Canberra’s Questacon will be coming to the Southern Downs with the Questacon Science Circus, making the trip up to Warwick during these school holidays....
