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New faces join Darling Downs health board

A new seven-person board has been appointed to the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board, all with either frontline clinical service, delivery, leadership or...

Lamb prices jump while cattle settle

Numbers were firm for the cattle sale as we approach the Easter break, numbers were shorter for the sheep and lamb section, whilst the...

Strong demand for holiday livestock

As the Easter break comes upon us with two consecutive 4-day weeks, it was inevitable that the numbers would come back; 2072 head of...

Markets and music to headline Easter weekend

ARK’s pet of the week

Cherrabah owners challenge development rejection

Planting a future for Killarney cockatoos

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Sport

Cowboys women’s team probably a year away

Warwick Cowboys are ready to roll for their fortieth season according to president Dayne Barrett though they won’t have as many teams as they...

Stanthorpe Swimming Club celebrates season

Stanthorpe Swimming Club wrapped up another successful season on Saturday 28 March, with 140 members, families and supporters gathering at the International Club for...

Norris snares March Medal

Narelle Norris has taken out the Warwick Women’s Wednesday March mid-week medal sponsored by Club Warwick RSL. The Division One was Narelle Norris with...

Wolves continue to improve

Warwick Wolves continue their much-improved Darling Downs Premier League Three football season despite going down 2-1 to West Wanderers in the Premier League men’s...

Stanthorpe’s 100th year of football kicks off

Football Stanthorpe players were back on the field across the Granite Belt at the weekend as soccer kicked off for 2026 – the 100th...

Positives for Cowboys despite shield loss

Beaten 2026 Toowoomba Rugby League A grade grand finalists Wattles Warriors have had to come from behind to beat the new-look and determined Warwick...

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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...

In Business - Sponsored

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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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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PM to make COVID-style address to nation on fuel crisis

The prime minister will make a pandemic-style address to the nation on the fuel supply crisis, as a cut to the fuel excise kicks...

Stretcher bearer’s courage immortalised

When England declared war on Germany in 1914 and requested that the British colonies support them, it created an immediate response from the young...

Absent MP fumes over claim he voted down fuel bill despite criticism

State member for Southern Downs James Lister was left surprised to learn from the opposition that he had voted against a bill that would...

Fallout over festival’s collapsed funding deal deepens

The fall-out has continued over a collapsed sponsorship deal between the Stanthorpe Apple and Grape festival and the Southern Downs council. The council would have...

Relief at the pump expected as fuel excise falls

Australians could see their fuel cost decrease by 26.3 cents per litre by late this week due to the Federal Government halving the fuel...

Council beat: Privacy wins, grants shake-up and costly road call binned

COUNCILLORS FAIL TO UNMASK PUBLIC SUBMITTERS A trio of councillors have failed in their bid to gain full access to public submissions made under draft...

WarwickCon returns for Youth Week

WarwickCon is back for 2026 Queensland Youth Week, bringing “cosplay, creativity and community” to the forefront once again. The free event, supported by the...

Alleged car thief charged after police chase

A 24-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle and evading police across the Southern Downs and Goondiwindi regions. Police alleged the incident...

War hero’s bravery prompts bid for posthumous Victoria Cross

Decades before becoming Warwick Mayor, Stanley Walsh was a warrant officer in the Australian Army who helped repel Italian and German forces from taking...

Minister demands review into Cherrabah water licence

Queensland Water Minister Ann Leahy has demanded a formal review into the circumstances surrounding Cherrabah Resort’s controversial water licence approval, but questions remain over...

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