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Allora Reservoir online again

The recently refurbished Allora Reservoir went online again last Wednesday, 8 December. The reservoir has been offline since 2018 and has undergone a $383k upgrade...

Big plans for tourism in the border region

With domestic tourism set to expand over the coming years, communities along the border have been working hard to prepare for this growth. A...

Warwick Post Office evacuated after workers smell smoke

The Warwick Post Office was today evacuated after workers reported a strong smell of electrical smoke. Staff stood outside on Grafton Street as firefighters checked...

Lieutenant Hector Markey 1st AIF. the flying medic

Hector Markey was a hero of the first World War distinguishing himself as a stretcher bearer on the slopes of Gallipoli and later, amid...

Itchy palm

The latest contribution from Rose City Writers, this week from FLEUR LIND... Check out more short stories at Fleur Lind's website - fleursfabulousfables.wordpress.com "Itchy Palm" Agnes was...

This week on the farm

Who knew? In my wildest dreams, I could not imagine Glenlyon Dam at its current historic high of 117% as it is here before...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It’s almost that time of year! All the trees are decorated down the main street and looking very festive. Windows are decorated and Christmas...

Parents and carers support group launches

Warwick resident Christina Cavanaugh created a Facebook support group designed to unite parents and carers of children with disabilities. The page, Southern Downs Parents and...

‘Several areas that are of concern’ at WIRAC

Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre’s (WIRAC) report was received at the recent Southern Downs Regional Council Ordinary Meeting on 17 November. As part of...

Wyerba winery to expand

Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) approved an exciting material change of use application for a Wyerba winery and cellar door at the recent Ordinary...

Getting in the Christmas shopping spirit

Stanthorpe's Christmas Market Day brought the Christmas spirit to town on Saturday 4 December, running from 9 am to 2 pm. With boutique shopping and...

Blue tree continues to start conversations

Two months after it was painted, the blue tree at Applethorpe continues to do just what it was created for – start conversations. The tree...

How 12 years in the air force reshaped teen ‘larrikin’

Many in Warwick will know John Telfer for his catalogue of historical writings recounting the tales of brave local soldiers from the bush. But behind...