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Beef veteran’s legacy to live on through music

Warwick beef veteran Bob Hart was never really a man of music but his legacy will now live on through it at the aged...

Granite Rockin’ Blues returns with local focus

Granite Rockin’ Blues will return to Jester Hill Wines on 26 April, marking its 11th year as a much-loved local event in the Granite...

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....

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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....

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...

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...

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...

FEATURE: 12 years in the bakery scene

For locals and visitors alike, Zest Pastries has become a well-known part of the Stanthorpe food scene. Located on Maryland Street, Zest has been...

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A family built from battle

The date 28 February marks a solemn day of remembrance for the 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR), commemorating the sacrifices made during...

The making of Ridgemill

Martin Cooper grew up in the premier wine region of the Yarra Valley in Victoria, and when he was at university studying civil engineering...

Workshops for local businesses

The Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce, supported by Queensland Government and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, is proud to present the “Small...

Local plumber has everything you need

Stanthorpe local Andrew Quirk started up his business ABQ Plumbing earlier this year and has well and truly hit the ground running. Andrew had been...

Find unique gifts at Emporium Lane

It's that time of the year again. Christmas parties, end of year celebrations, catching up with friends for that once a year gathering! Emporium Lane...

Get in style this festive season

Style Shoes is set to be a prime destination for Jingle & Mingle shoppers, with the event kicking off this Friday along Palmerin Street. The...

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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Man in custody after pre-dawn home invasion

Police have arrested a 35-year-old Toowoomba man for his alleged role in carrying out an early morning home invasion involving gunfire and the theft...

Veterans to uphold pre-Anzac tradition

Warwick veterans will continue a longstanding tradition dating back at least 80 years when they sit down to share dinner this Saturday night. Since at...

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...

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...