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Local music to mark harmony week in Warwick

Harmony Week 2026 is just around the corner, and the Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network (SDRMN) are contributing to this year’s celebrations with...

Clean out chemicals the safe way

Southern Downs residents are being urged to clean out their sheds and garages ahead of upcoming free chemical disposal drop-off days in Warwick and...

Teen changemaker claims Zonta leadership award

Few teenagers can claim to give more back to their community than Warwick high schooler Taylor Zagata. The School of Total Education student is the...

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Sport

Cirson to represent region

Warwick Bowls club member Marian Cirson is set to represent the region after being part of this year’s Southern Downs Ladies Fours Championship winning...

Sporting all-rounder Cirson stars

Just days before helping her team to win the district fours in the bowls, Marian Cirson proved she is a sporting all-rounder with a...

Turkey pairs down to the wire

Warwick East Bowls Club’s monthly turkey pairs was a close affair with Al Buse and Mark Lister winning on margins. There were 16 teams...

Club championship rounds for Warwick women

Warwick Women’s Golfers will play the first two rounds of their Club Championships at the Warwick course on Saturday and Sunday. The competition comes...

Final Orienteer sprint before bush events

Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club is set to hold its third sprint orienteering event of the season at Clifton High School on Sunday. The second...

School swimmers off to regionals

Thirty-five school swimmers from the Warwick region will head to Gatton this week for the Darling Downs Regional Schools swimming carnival this week. Southern Downs...

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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

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...

Gundy players join bridge ranks

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Feeling the squeeze

Warwick Bridge Club Dealer:N Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ Q54 ♥ 103 ♦ AKJ9763 ♣ A WEST EAST ♠ KJ92 ...

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Strong returns at yards

Numbers were consistent for the weekly cattle sale , whilst the numbers were back for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The markets were...

Solid gains at sheep sale

Agents and vendors combined to present a yarding of 1854 head for the weekly sheep and lamb sale. The stock was drawn from the...

New coffee machine sparks social connection at The Oaks

The Oaks Aged Care's patients in Warwick just gained a new automated coffee machine, bringing “cafe-style coffee” home for some of the community’s most...

The young faces of Apple and Grape

The young ambassador program is a tradition of the Apple and Grape Harvest festival. These young adults are the ‘faces’ of the festival who...

What International Women’s Day means in Warwick

Fresh gender pay gap figures set the backdrop for Warwick’s International Women’s Day breakfast where more than 180 early risers gathered to celebrate progress...

Land dispute emerges on Granite Belt

Objections have been raised against converting state leasehold land into freehold on the Granite Belt amid concerns it could lead to the permanent closure...

Forgotten Dalveen veterans finally recognised

Nineteen World War One veterans have been added to the Dalveen Honour Board after over a century of being unnamed and unrecognised in the...

Calls mount for urgent Warwick helipad fix

Warwick Hospital will soon surpass six months since the closure of its helipad and residents remain up in arms over the loss of what...

Immediate closure for Warwick pool revamp

Warwick’s aquatic facilities are getting a brand new look in the coming months, with the Southern Downs regional council closing the Warwick Indoor Recreation...

Local show baking techniques shared in national cookbook

For many agricultural show bakers like Stacey Thomas, the secret to a prize-winning treat is buried in two-week-long baking marathons and precise measurements, and...