Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE!

REGISTER

News

Tributes flow for Ian Leavers

Tributes have continued to flow today for Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Ian Leavers APM. Mr Leavers was located deceased around 9.50am this morning (Monday, 10 November)...

Striking Warwick mural highlights rabbit threat

A striking new mural has been unveiled on the outside of the Darling Downs–Moreton Rabbit Board office in Warwick, shining a spotlight on the...

Warwick property searched as part of livestock theft investigation

A Warwick property was among several searched as part of a livestock theft and fraud investigation that has led to charges against a 69-year-old...

Digital Edition

Sport

Ridgewell and Southee take pairs

Peter Ridgewell and Ray Southee have taken out the Warwick East monthly pairs competition day held this past Thursday. The competition attracted sixteen teams...

Rain disrupts croquet

Lorrie Henderson scored a hole in one in Thursday’s Warwick Croquet Golf Play round. It was the first croquet of the week with the...

Washbourne excels in disrupted week

Justine Washbourne has taken out the Warwick Women’s Golf Single Stableford in a week disrupted by rain. The Club welcomed the rain that was...

Halloween fun for Stanthorpe swimmers

Stanthorpe Swimming Club turned on the fun for its Halloween-themed Swimmer of the Month awards night. Swimmers arrived in spooky and creative costumes before...

Sullivan steps up for Cowboys

Warwick Cowboys will have a very local feel to their coaching staff for next season with A grade player and club stalwart Ben Sullivan...

Captain’s century

South’s Adam Bonner scored a century in a weekend of rain affected Stanthorpe Cricket and District Association matches. Both of the round three clashes...

Subscribe

Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription

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...

Community News

Champions defend title

Dealer: W Vul: Both NORTH ♠ J95 ♥ 10 ♦ KJ843 ♣ KQJ5 WEST EAST ♠ Q6 ...

Club record at bridge night

Dealer: N Vul: Nil NORTH ♠ -- ♥ J108752 ♦ AK865 ♣ K10 WEST EAST ♠ J97643...

Well-fitting suits

Dealer:N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ AJ7 ♥ 2 ♦ 92 ♣ AQJ8432 WEST EAST ♠ 10986 ...

An update from Allora and District Days for Girls

Allora and District Days for Girls team makes feminine hygiene kits for women and girls internationally and through Good360 in Australia. The team has...

Meeting the king of Serbia

I recently wrote the story of Sergeant John Fleet of the 15th Battalion who was awarded the French Medaille Militaire which was established in...

Steaks are high for leads

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ AKQ52 ♥ 6 ♦ 98 ♣ AJ1043 WEST EAST ♠ 9743 ...

More News

Endeavour worker celebrates leap into mainstream employment

After nearly three decades Warwick man Jeffery Rogers has taken the big plunge into “mainstream employment” and is loving it. The Endeavour Foundation employee spent...

Get your start in agriculture

Australia’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a...

Starring role for pipe organ

Flying fingers and fancy footwork will make Stanthorpe’s only pipe organ resound triumphantly on Saturday 15 November – and the whole community is invited...

Critical flights redirected after storms cripple Warwick Aerodrome

Australiana Park has been cleared for night-time emergency helicopter landings for two weeks while authorities continue to assess and repair damage at the Warwick...

Thrift shopping meets sustainability in nation’s largest secondhand sale

Southern Downs residents are gearing up to join Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt. More than three million pre-loved items will go up for sale at...

An afternoon of fun for seniors

It was an afternoon of fun, fashion and food all rolled into one for an event rather grandly titled Shining the Light on Seniors. Melissa...