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Relaxed golf atmosphere

The Warwick Golf Club, run by Troy and Kerry Alsford, is a friendly and welcoming place for golfers of all levels, offering a relaxed...

Yardings continue to climb

The yarding's continue to climb as we head into the new year of 2025, and with some rain and feed behind the situation we...

Comedy veteran set for sunset slot on the Granite Belt

Legendary Australian comedian Austen Tayshus is set to perform live at the Granite Belt’s newest vineyard and events venue this weekend. The veteran comedian will...

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Sport

Morrison beats strong field

Charlie Morrison has taken out the hotly contested Warwick Sporters Stableford game played this past week beating 71 other starters. Morrison won the day...

Gearing up for big weekend

Cricket will play a big part in the Australia Day weekend celebrations across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt this weekend with two much-loved...

Racing for a cause

Nine local trainers have nominated horses for this Saturday’s special Charity Race Day hosted by the Warwick Turf Club at Allman Park on Saturday,...

Medal and PB festival at country titles

Swimmers from Warwick and Stanthorpe excelled at the 2025 Darling Downs Regional Swimming Associations Country Championships in Goondiwindi on Saturday. Between them, the two clubs...

Walking Football off and running

After months of talking Walking Football is off and running at the Stanthorpe YMCA with organiser Franco Arcidiacono keen to build on the first...

Rain interrupts as bowls back in full swing

Rain spoiled an interesting format of bowls on Saturday afternoon at the Summit Bowls Club. Twenty-four bowlers nominated to play in the two bowl...

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Christmas time in Allora

The community of Allora will come together on Saturday 7 December for their 2024 Allora Bush Christmas. A long-held tradition the event was always held...

Time to pARTicipate

Southern Downs artists of all ages will be the stars when Warwick Art Gallery presents the pARTicipate exhibition opening on 17 October, continuing until...

Breathing out

Imagine being paid to visit some of the most beautiful places in Australia and talk to fascinating people along the way. New co-presenter of SBS’...

Discover Leyburn Heritage Trail

Known as the town of living history, Leyburn provides a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the well-preserved buildings and landmarks...

Generations of teaching

“How many people here went to a public school?” I had just started a job at one of the country’s major newspapers, and amidst...

Building potential and ability

My Grade One teacher Mrs Locke must have been onto something when she wrote on my end-of-year report card, “Russell has real ability and...

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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

Best laid plans often go astray

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Too much information at Warwick bridge

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Prizegiving awards for bridge

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A marriage of love

When Jessica Kaloczy married Matthew Doorley at St Barnabas Church at Dalveen on 9 November she says her favourite part of the day was...

A total optimist attempt

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Vigorous bidding with a strong hand

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Killarney to honour finest

The small town of Killarney will honour its most outstanding citizens for the year at Pat Bush Park this Sunday as part of its...

Granite Belt steps up to host own Australia Day celebration

Australia Day will again be celebrated in true Granite Belt style, with a day of community, entertainment, and recognition of local achievements at CF...

Historic disused railway station on track for reopening

A once burgeoning hotspot for travellers and later tourists in one of Queensland’s smallest border towns will soon welcome its first visitors in more...

Truck driver uninjured as alcohol shipment bursts into flames

Police are investigating a potential “mechanical fault” which led a truck, hauling eight tonnes of alcohol, to burst into flames and force lengthy delays...

Crop losses hit estimated $5 million after destructive hailstorm

Damages have hit upwards of $5 million on farms across the Granite Belt after last week’s destructive hailstorm. Giant hailstones of up to eight centimetres...

Kids encouraged to preserve Dolly’s Dream when heading back to school

As kids head back to school in 2025, Dolly’s Dream are asking parents and children to think about being kind as they are getting...