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Vintage holdens headed for Stanthorpe

A blast from the motoring past is coming to Stanthorpe this June, with the 35th annual FB-EK Holden Nationals bringing almost 100 vintage 1960s...

Alcohol ad rules failing Australians, AMA warns

With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rates in more than 20 years, the Australian Medical Association has called for tougher regulation of alcohol advertising...

Volunteers power animal rescue efforts

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate the people who quietly make our communities better. The people who give up their time as...

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Sport

Summit singles draw announced

The Summit Men’s Championship singles are set to be held this weekend with the draw released this week. All games are to be first to...

Close game for Association play

Lesley and Julie Grayson have won a close one in the only Warwick Croquet Club Association Play game on Tuesday 12 May. The duo defeated...

Hole in one for McLennan

Melanie McLennan experienced every golfer’s dream during an afternoon round on Saturday, 16 May, producing a remarkable hole-in-one on the picturesque fifth hole —...

Cirson and Flint win districts

Warwick Bowls Club’s Marian Cirson and Faye Flint have taken out the ladies district pairs held at Inglewood on Saturday and will now represent...

Olsen wins countback

Helen Olsen has claimed the Warwick Women’s Norco-sponsored Red Stableford event held on 13 May. Olsen claimed victory on a countback from Gwen Mills after...

Bullecourt Boulder Bounders spread the word

Bullecourt Boulder Bounders Orienteering Club have hosted an International World Orienteering Week event at a grazing property north of Dalveen on Sunday. Club publicity officer,...

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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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Star Realty QLD celebrates three year milestone

This year marks an exciting milestone for Star Realty QLD as the locally owned business celebrates three years of helping property owners and tenants...

Backing first home buyers

Darling Downs Bank is proud to support more first home buyers in our community to achieve home ownership through participation in the Australian Government...

Redbacks rally for big season

There’s a real sense of excitement building around the Redbacks as they head into the new season, with plenty happening both on and off...

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...

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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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Agriculture shared with the next generation at Inaugural Warwick Moo Baa Munch

The sun was out and shining for the inaugural Warwick Moo Baa Munch, bringing agriculture into the hands of local primary school students for...

Country clothing retailer bows out of Warwick main street

Popular Warwick clothing retailer Crossdraw Country Co will move operations solely online after choosing not to renew a lease on its Palmerin Street shopfront. The...

Wet weather trims yardings but boosts prices

The showers that fell during the weekend and the opening days of the week had a twofold effect as they slowed numbers available for...

Strong bidding lifts lamb prices

The rain was both a blessing and a frustrating event this week in the Southern Downs as we got some moisture (not really enough!)...

Bleak outlook for economy if Iran conflict drags on

Lingering conflict in the Middle East could cause Australia's economy to contract and unemployment to spike to pre-pandemic levels, Treasury warns in the nation's...

Gamble pays off

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Elderly woman dies 11 days after Glen Aplin fatal

A fatal crash south of Stanthorpe earlier this month has now claimed a second life after an 85-year-old Wallangarra woman succumbed to her injuries...

Turf club eyes big turnout for Warwick Picnic Races

The Warwick Automotive Group Picnic Races will return to Picklebet Allman Park Warwick on Saturday, 13 June 2026, bringing with it one of the...

Native vegetation struggling to survive on dry Granite Belt

Native vegetation and wildlife are coming under increasing pressure on the Granite Belt where dry conditions are killing even young trees and pushing rare...

Architectural honour for new $21m Warwick police station

Architects behind the $21 million redesign of the Warwick police station have earned formal praise from Australia's national architecture institute. Nearly a year after construction...