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Council to mull state’s 3.25 per cent pay rise for councillors

Southern Downs Regional Council will consider if it should accept a 3.25 per cent pay rise for elected members next financial year. The wage bump...

OPINION: No supermarket transparency for families in 2026

As families head to the supermarkets in 2026, they will probably realise that since Labor promised big action, to make prices fair, little has...

Warwick and Stanthorpe hospitals welcome six first year doctors

Frontline health services have been bolstered with the Warwick and Stanthorpe Hospitals welcoming six first year graduate doctors in 2026. As first year graduates, the...

Proposed subdivision could add 28 rural residential lots south of Allora

Register hoped to help significant reforms to child safety laws

GALLERY: All the action from the Warwick New Year’s Eve Rodeo

Festival’s iconic grape crush set to capture hearts

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Sport

Social action at The Summit

Two games of social bowls were played on Saturday afternoon at The Summit. Results were as follows: Game 1 – Mark Wicks and Rob Capelli...

Bowls are back

Welcome back to Warwick East Bowls for 2026. We started off the year on Saturday with mixed social bowls. We had a very good turnout,...

Stanthorpe golf back for 2026

A strong field of 58 golfers set out on Saturday 3 January to compete in the first event for 2026 which was the January...

Full of praise for Boxing Day races

Veteran trainer Rex Lipp has been racing horses at Warwick for decades and when he arrived at Allman Park on Boxing Day, he hardly...

A Boxing Day celebration of racing, community and heart at Warwick

The Maydan Livestock Transport/Freestone Feedlot Pitches & Punters Boxing Day Races delivered a powerful reminder of why country racing sits at the heart of...

New year’s rodeo set for action

Some of Queensland’s top rodeo competitors will head to Warwick for the much-loved Warwick New Year’s Eve Rodeo Wednesday 31 December. The event offers...

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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...

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Bridge club wraps up for year

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Tale of two contracts

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Players make progress

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Deadly Southern Downs crashes put holiday road safety in spotlight

Police have urged common sense following a spate of serious festive season crashes on Southern Downs roads that killed two motorists and hospitalised several...

Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff

Australia stands to lose more than $1 billion in exports despite a free trade agreement after China upped its tariff on beef imports from...

Keep kids active over the holidays to limit screen time

Vacation care, sports programs, or performing arts – whatever your child’s interests, researchers say that adding structure to the school holiday is a great...

Family fun that won’t break the bank

As summer unfolds, many families are looking for ways to enjoy quality time together without spending a fortune. While summer holidays often come with...

Wildflowers in focus

The topic of Wildflowers was undertaken with enthusiasm by the Allora Photography Group with minds racing as to where would be the best spot...

Tick off your health checklist for peace of mind this summer

Ready to switch off and relax this summer? Have a healthier start to the new year by ticking off this easy checklist and help...

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