Hot weather to linger for rodeo weekend
The sun is set to shine on this weekend’s Warwick Rodeo with temperatures on track to hit as high as 33 degrees from Friday...
GALLERY: Record crowds for Stanthorpe races
The annual Stanthorpe Races drew a bumper crowd this year, with more than 2,000 people rolling through the gates for what many described as...
In brief: Southern Downs October council meeting
Council’s culture is changing, says Mayor
Southern Downs Regional Council’s corporate services report on the 2025-26 operation plan’s first quarter has been praised by the...
Motorists urged to ‘drive to the conditions’ as cops step up patrols
Motorists are being urged to stay safe and drive to the conditions amid a major road safety operation targeting dangerous driving across parts of...
Top riders chasing $370k at Australia’s premier campdraft
One of Australia’s most lucrative campdrafts and the third of the “big three” has kicked off with competitors vying for their share of $370,000...
Horan wins shootout
Brisbane competitor James Horan has taken out the $5000 SFM Concreting Spraying and Pumping Radial Shootout as part of this year’s Warwick Dragway Dragfest...
Warwick man scores $68k Keno win
A Warwick man hasn’t stopped grinning like a Cheshire cat after his regular Keno numbers snagged him a $68,000 Keno windfall.
The Southern Downs resident...
Warwick MMA club rallies around 25-year-old cancer battler
Dan Firkin’s cancer battle found support from hundreds at a mixed martial arts bout in Warwick on Saturday night.
What was the 13th edition of...
Granite Belt showcased in statewide drive tourism campaign
The Granite Belt’s rolling vineyards and scenic countryside are set to shine on the tourism stage once again, with the region included as a...
Past students lead the way at SCOTS campdraft
The strong equestrian spirit of SCOTS PGC College was on full display at the school’s annual Campdraft last weekend.
Originally scheduled for July in...
Calls for action after state’s water report made public
The Queensland government has handed down its final assessment of ways to potentially shore up the Granite Belt’s water supply.
But after Storm King Dam...
Stargazers invited to join new astronomy community
A new chapter of stargazing has begun in Warwick, with the Brisbane Astronomical Society (BAS) officially opening its new regional facility, and they’re inviting...
Hendry one-two at Stanthorpe
Warwick and Stanthorpe golfers took out the major placings in this year’s Stanthorpe open held at Stanthorpe Golf Club 25-26 October.
A big field...
