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TRUE BLUE: Your Australia Day events guide

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News Traditional ceremonies, sports events, and Australia Day pub classics. Here’s your guide celebrating on the Southern Downs!

‘WE’RE BACK’: Gift shop owners return with new venture

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News New giftware and soap factory looks to support Australian made products to delight senses in Warwick.

Man busted with stolen items, says he ‘found them in park’

Premium Content Man busted with stolen items, says he ‘found them in park’

News The Warwick man had power tools worth $2000, which were reported stolen the previous day.

Regional QLD’s ‘rising’ property stars revealed

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Property Queensland’s regional property market is booming, with 72 locations across the statet now identified as “rising markets”. See the full list.

Stern warning dished out over water overuse

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News A rainy but far from drought-breaking start to 2021 has failed to dampen the...

SEEING STARS: Queensland Reds touch down in Rose City

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Sport Warwick’s junior athletes scored a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take the field with...

BREAKING: Fire breaks out at Endeavour recycling plant

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News More than 20 tonnes of recycled cardboard was ablaze at the Warwick centre.

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‘Absolute joke’: Toowoomba’s fury over Wilsonton 9 sentence

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News Three charged of death of Debbie Combarngo have charges downgraded

‘Too difficult’: Japan braces for Olympics wipe out

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Sport Tokyo Olympics: Japan braces for cancellation, sets sights on 2032

Why Australia Day could be on May 26

Why Australia Day could be on May 26

News Australia Day 2021: Alternative dates for our national holiday

Date set for Trump's impeachment trial

Date set for Trump's impeachment trial

Politics Trump impeachment trial set to start on Tuesday

Doctor told she’s ‘too pretty’ to work

Doctor told she’s ‘too pretty’ to work

Lifestyle Doctor claims people told her she was ‘too pretty’ for the job

Shocking abuse allegations before deaths

Shocking abuse allegations before deaths

Crime Detectives examine deaths of two aged care residents

'Kill yourself': Man to cops who shook his energy drinks

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News The man sprayed Warwick police with an abusive tirade after they manhandled the...

Alleged Warwick burglar linked to high-speed police chase

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News Police believe the man could be the driver of an allegedly stolen car that...

Alleged drug dealer nabbed by Warwick police

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News The midday raid found a homemade taser and more.

PUB THEFT: Man charged with stealing wallet

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News This 50 yo’s lunchtime drink turned sour when he was charged with taking another...

Opinion

    James Cook’s little known secret letter

    James Cook’s little known secret letter

    Opinion Muriel Bin Dol: Letter highlights why Australia Day needs to change

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    Not only anti-vaxxers will resist the rollout

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    Opinion Jessica Marszalek: Authorities must convince all to take vaxx

    'What we got so wrong about Nick Kyrgios'

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    Opinion He's the unlikely voice of reason, say David Meddows and Amy Harris

    Why the Tokyo Olympics must not be stopped

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      New cricket pitch to be unveiled at Australia Day carnival

      Premium Content New cricket pitch to be unveiled at Australia Day carnival

      Sport Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi will officially open the new addition to a historic sporting venue.

      Water polo state titles: High praise for Rocky bolter

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      Water Sports Matilda Moore lauded ahead of Queensland Water Polo state titles

      GALLERY: Cowboys players kick off 2021 with strong race day

      Premium Content GALLERY: Cowboys players kick off 2021 with strong race day

      News The annual race day and fundraiser was a massive win for local trainers and excited...

      REVVED AND READY: Morgan Park lines up blockbuster 2021

      Premium Content REVVED AND READY: Morgan Park lines up blockbuster 2021

      Sport The Warwick raceway is firing on all cylinders with 40+ massive events lined up.

      BACK IN SADDLE: Cowboys gallop into 2021 with race day

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      News The annual event is set to be bigger than ever for two of Warwick’s biggest clubs.

      National Sport

        Phone call that brought Australia to its knees

        Phone call that brought Australia to its knees

        Cricket Phone call that sparked Australia’s loss to India

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        New favourite emerges to understudy Fifita

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        Rugby League Beau Fermor emerges as new favourite to understudy David Fifita

        Big stink as BBL takes another awful turn

        Big stink as BBL takes another awful turn

        Cricket ‘Stinky decision’: Moises Henriques cops another BBL umpiring howler

        Cricket asks to jump vaccine queue ahead of tour

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        Cricket Cricket Australia requests player vaccines ahead of tour

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          Mum inspired by son’s bravery takes reality TV plunge

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          News Kelly Lotz among successful applicants for ‘Adventure All Stars’

          New restoration project under way after East school fire

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          News Construction on a $6.7m building and a $1.76m restoration of the state's oldest...

          ‘Kids can be heard’: The Southern Downs young gun of 2021

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          News This youngster has been recognised for her awesome achievements bringing new...

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            FULL LIST: Every Isaac Australia Day award nominee

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            Community MAYOR: ‘The awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our local champions’

            Look who is headlining Mackay’s Aussie Day celebrations

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            Music The sugar city’s own Graeme Connors will headline Mackay’s Australia Day...

            Tributes: Manning remembered as a kind-hearted humanitarian

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            People and Places Tributes roll in for the former Daily Mercury editor who was a fierce advocate for...

            PHOTOS: Magpies Crusaders fans cheer from sidelines

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            Soccer Photos from Saturday night’s pre-season friendly at Sologinkin Oval.

            Local Business News

              SWEET DELIGHTS: New Somerset business aims to go global

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              Business Toogoolawah’s newest business has plans to take their operation national and internationally, all with recipes from Grandma’s kitchen.

              60K jobs on line: PM’s harsh warning to Qld tourism

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              Business Modelling predicts 60,000 Qld tourism jobs to go when JobKeeper ends

              ‘Volatile’: Expert’s fears over Warwick rental shortage

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              News Staff cop abuse from stressed renters as extreme shortages risk leaving Warwick...

              APPROVED: Southern Downs hiking getaway greenlit

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              News 155 acres of a hidden bushwalking and mountain biking oasis will soon be available...

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                  Dog waits for owner at hospital for days

                  Dog waits for owner at hospital for days

                  Pets & Animals A loyal pup has melted hearts by showing up at hospital each morning waiting patiently while her sick owner was being treated.

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                  Blind man’s sight restored after 10 years

                  Blind man’s sight restored after 10 years

                  Health Israeli man regains sight after artificial cornea transplant

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                  Death linked to ‘extreme’ TikTok challenge

                  Death linked to ‘extreme’ TikTok challenge

                  Parenting Parents say girl died after taking part in an extreme game on TikTok

                  China detects ‘virus traces’ on cherries

                  China detects ‘virus traces’ on cherries

                  Health COVID-19 traces reportedly found on packaging for cherries

                  ‘Shocking’ find after AFL star’s death

                  ‘Shocking’ find after AFL star’s death

                  Health ‘Shocking’ find after AFL star Shane Tuck’s death

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                      Celebrity After retiring from pro surfing they’ve shrewdly parlayed their prizemoney, endorsements and fame to secure their futures.

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                      Celebrity Bernard Tomic’s ‘millions’ mean nothing to girlfriend Vanessa Sierra

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                        Real Estate

                          Inside Queensland’s housing boom

                          Inside Queensland’s housing boom

                          Property Buyers with “dollar signs in their eyes” are driving a desperate race to get into the Queensland market as prices rise and competition heats up.

                          Humble home of Gough Whitlam for sale

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                          Property Former prime minister Gough Whitlam’s humble home on the market

                          Former luxury car supremo snaps up epic Coast ranch

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                          Property Former luxury car salesman emerges as Maleny mansion's new owner

                          Property experts say ditch stamp duty to ease crisis

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                          Property State’s peak real estate body renews calls to abolish stamp duty

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                            Secret to staying employable when you take a break from work

                            Secret to staying employable when you take a break from work

                            Careers Workers should be keeping in touch with their job while on a break

                            48k jobs up for grabs: Qld’s employment boom

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                            Employment Record job vacancies as bosses struggle to find workers

                            Massive compo claim after alleged light bulb fail

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                            Business Robert Leslie Hawkins seeks $308,000 compensation after allegedly suffering...

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                              Mazda’s world first SUV put to the test

                              Mazda’s world first SUV put to the test

                              Motoring Mazda CX-30 review: Groundbreaking new engine put to the test

                              Jeep boss comes clean on local future

                              Jeep boss comes clean on local future

                              Motoring Jeep reveals plans for electrified range in Australia

                              Frustration as $43m splurge fails to ensure Gap future

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