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Questacon’s Science Circus returns to Warwick

Canberra’s Questacon will be coming to the Southern Downs with the Questacon Science Circus, making the trip up to Warwick during these school holidays....

Beating cancer, one step at a time

Simon Harvey didn’t have to to walk around Australia in his own battle with cancer - he is doing it to raise awareness of...

Heritage trail offers journey through time

A new self-guided heritage trail is inviting visitors to uncover the rich history of the Southern Downs, with the Yangan to Mount Colliery route...

The time value of life: What does it really mean?

Police ramping up road presence for holidays

Young eco warriors step up to save rare turtle species

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Sport

Big day for croquet

There were a swag of holes-in-one at this week’s Warwick Croquet Club Golf Play on Thursday 26 March. Four players managed the elusive hole...

Preparing for club championships

Two Club Championship events will be played at the Summit Bowls Club during the next few weeks. Saturday 18 April will see the club play...

All Easts battle for mixed title

Warwick East teams have battled it out for the District Mixed Pairs title at Tenterfield at the weekend. The competition among the teams was...

Wicked Wednesday winners

Wicked Wednesday Bowls on 18 March had four games of pairs with some interesting match ups, lots of tight heads and a few loose...

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...

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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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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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YOUR SAY: Letters to the editor

A thank you message: The extended family of Ken Walker would like to thank all our wonderful friends for their kindness, support, hugs and messages...

New recycling equipment trial set to help local growers

New recycling machinery will soon be available to growers throughout the Southern Downs as part of the new agricultural plastic recycling pilot being trialled...

Qld wine leader reassures Easter travellers there’s ‘plenty of fuel’

Tourists are being urged against cancelling travel plans this Easter break on the basis they may run out of fuel. They are concerns which...

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

The Easter long weekend is quickly approaching, and with the weather sitting in the mid to high 20s for both Warwick and Stanthorpe, locals...

ARK’s pet of the week

Meet Turbo, a three-year-old American Bulldog mix looking for a home of his own. At just under 25 kilograms, Turbo is a strong, healthy dog...

Cherrabah owners challenge development rejection

Cherrabah Resort owners are hoping to overturn a council rejection on development plans for an industrial-sized water bottling facility in Elbow Valley. In February, nearby...

Planting a future for Killarney cockatoos

Killarney Bushcare are encouraging the community to plant local native flora to support the region’s most vulnerable, feathery residents. The organisation’s team is calling...

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