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Nine days paddling across Australia’s roughest waters

Known for its rough waters, crossing the Bass Strait is no picnic. Old tales of vessels disappearing across the notorious passage take on a whole...

Yardings surge amid dry spell

The numbers rumbled in for the beef and sheep sales as the dry weather is putting pressure on some livestock producers as we are...

Dry conditions push more stock to market

Agents and vendors combined to present a total of 2825 head for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The stock was a 70/30 split...

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Sport

Grand final showdown

It is the showdown of the Stanthorpe and District Cricket season with the two best teams of the year – defending premiers Souths and...

Young hobby trainer aims high

Warwick-born hobby trainer Harry Schwenke drives trucks for a living but craves for the opportunity to go full-time. The recently turned 21-year-old has seven horses...

Sky’s no limit for Wally

Stanthorpe product Wally (Daniel) Arcidiacono is the new Australian Paragliding Champion after winning at the Corryong Cup back in February. It’s been a long-held dream...

Bonner dominates awards

Souths captain Adam Bonner has scooped the pool at this year’s Stanthorpe Cricket annual awards dinner at the Stanthorpe RSL Services Club on Saturday...

Warwick finds temporary home

Warwick swimming club was out in force at the weekend for their annual championships – held at the Christian College’ s swimming pool on...

Championship closes out great season

The 2025/2026 season has finished on a high for the Stanthorpe Swimming Club, with swimmers taking to the pool on Sunday for the club’s...

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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

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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ARK’s pet of the week is Huxley

Huxley is a gorgeous Kelpie x Border Collie who clearly missed the memo about being a high‑drive working breed. While his ancestors were out...

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Warwick Show ready to light up the weekend

The countdown is on to the Warwick Show with organisers promising a packed program this weekend. Across four days, starting with disability day on Thursday,...

Bouquets for winery’s golden drop

A Granite Belt winery’s verdelho has once again received heady bouquets from Australia’s most famous wine rating publication, the Halliday Wine Companion, this time...

Littleproud demoted in shadow cabinet reshuffle

Maranoa MP David Littleproud has survived a cabinet reshuffle under new Nationals leader Matt Canavan. Mr Littleproud was pushed to the outskirts of the opposition...

GALLERY: Festival keeps heavy horse heritage alive

Nowadays petrol-powered vehicles are responsible for much of the work done getting food from the paddock to our plates and virtually dictate how our...

The Anzac who became a cricket legend

My recent research into Chinese-Australian enlistments in World War 1 and the stories of Billy Sing and Caleb Shang published in the “Warwick Today”...

Hoofbeats around the world

At one point Pam Karner was lying on the ground, crying to herself in pain. Her horse was above her. That was when she realised...

Service never stops for Warwick veteran

War veteran Gordon Nielson has spent decades giving back to the system that supported him. His efforts with the Warwick RSL-Sub Branch member’s have not...

Warwick Show to host disability day

The Warwick Show will once again host its popular disability day next Thursday, offering a dedicated afternoon of inclusive entertainment for people living with...

Real estate group eyes growth

Real estate teams from across the Darling Downs, including Warwick, gathered last week to celebrate growth and set the tone for the year ahead...

The farm boy who won a Victoria Cross

In 1918, Australian defence authorities carried a restructured its military battalions and units from World War1 which included Toowoomba’s 25th Battalion, known as the...