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Asbestos scare spreads to primary school

News THE number of children with possible exposure to asbestos grows with contaminants detected in the grounds of a primary school.

SICKENED: 'Getting tackled, heads rubbed into the ground'

News How Collegians RLC found out soil was contaminated with asbestos.

Low temperatures and high fire dangers coming to Warwick

Weather Strong winds and cold morning creeping up on Warwick

18th Aug 2018 8:00 AM

VIETNAM: 'It is quite incredible for a small country town'

News Memorial service still too raw for some of our Vietnam veterans.

18th Aug 2018 7:35 AM

Local News

Warwick dealership digs deep for LifeFlight

News IN THE midst of tough times, rural communities are the biggest supporters of the flying care unit.

New threat to drivers who steal disabled parking spots

News HEARTLESS drivers who steal disability car parks could lose their licence as the government considers a plan to slug them with new penalties.

Hundreds of kids potentially exposed to footy-field asbestos...

Health HUNDREDS of children have potentially been exposed to poisonous materials as they ran, crashed and tackled during games and training.

Big banker's amazing double life as cowboy photographer

News PRESTIGIOUS bank manager captures unique side to the Southern Downs when he slaps on the Akubra and follows the rodeo trail with camera in hand.

NEW HOME: Pound goats swept up at auction

Community THREE lost goats that won the hearts of Warwick residents on social media have found their way to a new home.

Teacher says games are the way to go to help children learn

News SHE'S created a new games kit to help build skills and confidence in young students.

Nude vegan blogger denies being a ‘fake’

State on high alert for bushfire danger

18th Aug 2018 8:39 AM

The hidden toll of serious injuries on our roads

18th Aug 2018 8:36 AM

Disturbing foot fetish act at red light

18th Aug 2018 8:19 AM

Sport

Wattles to face clash of the season in TRL

Sport WATTLES to play semis in two grades at Glenholme Park this Saturday.

18th Aug 2018 8:00 AM

Superbikes are to be put to the test at Morgan Park

Sport Goulburn rider keen to retain lead in ASBK in this weekend's round in Warwick.

Cowboys aim to win second-division flag

Sport One Cowboys team still in finals battle

Roper ready for next pro season

Sport Two jobs keep cowgirl fuelled up for rodeos

Redbacks must win to play in top division finals

Sport Holman Medallist confident going into Saturday game

National Sport

Origin's terminally doused Dragons' early season fire

Music aside, former Cat loves the Lions

Disappointment done, Giants must switch on

Justin Bieber rejected by Aussie ace’s girl

Knack for winning close games prepares Coast for blockbuster

Community

Council plan drought discussions

News With drought plaguing most of Queensland, Southern Downs Regional Council plans to use this month's general meeting to discuss how it can help.

Ballandean fire within metres of destroying houses

News This Ballandean resident has praised the work of the fire fighters who saved his home from burning down.

Southern Downs brewery's offer to help farmers in drought

News A BREWERY in the Southern Downs is doing its bit to help farmers in drought by donating kegs of its beer to pubs and venues across the region.

PM's offsider throws his support behind dam proposal

News SENATOR says he can see benefits for the whole region if the dam goes ahead.

What's On

9 fun things to do around Warwick this weekend

Driver going for five wins in succession at Leyburn

Meerkats are finally here

Superbikes roll into town for national series meet

First podium is the aim for promising young rider

Local Business News

The new Warwick shop stocking endless treasures

Business OFFERING a full range of crafts and home decors see what's on the shelves of Warwick's newest shop

From green pastures to a barren wasteland

Weather Graziers’ pain as lush green grass gives way to glaring red dirt.

Farmers' desperation brings in new avenues for profit

News Demand for feed is high, making cheap products valuable

Forget pity, this is what our farmers really need

News QDO vice-president says we are not supporting farmers in best way.

Brand Insights

Why women lag behind in financial confidence

QUEENSLAND men retiring with $110,000 more than women, on average.

Baby Boomers top financial fitness test

BABY Boomers lead the pack as most financially fit.

Pure pride at the heart of Queen's Baton Relay

MEET four QBR runners and hear their stories of civic pride.

A royal spotlight on Queensland's everyday heroes

RECOGNITION isn't what they asked for, it's what they deserve.

Lifestyle

'Absolutely monumental': Life-changing drug accepted

Health SONIA Marshall's dream came true yesterday when a drug that could save her daughter's life was accepted onto the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Incredible response to woman’s photo experiment

Travel THIS woman wasn’t sure whether she should share a very honest photo from her travels. But she did it anyway.

18th Aug 2018 8:12 AM

Boy in terrifying brown snake attack in Gympie

News "I tried to get away from it but it was too fast. It looked like a sliding stick.”

Queenslands very own version of the Honey Badger

Entertainment Local larrikin has an uncanny likeness to the Aussie icon

18th Aug 2018 8:00 AM

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Entertainment

Bach contestant under fire over racial slur

Entertainment WELL, that didn’t take long. One of the contestants on the new series of The Bachelor Australia has been embroiled in an online scandal.

18th Aug 2018 8:11 AM

Fresh faces star in Ten's first sketch show in 12 years

TV Viewers will deliver verdict on Skit Happens during Pilot Week.

Parents warned of Peppa Pig YouTube horror show

News A young Aussie girl was seconds away from seeing Peppa Pig beheaded.

Kylie Jenner lands first Vogue cover

Celebrity VOGUE Australia has bestowed her first ever global cover.

Ivanka devastated by ScarJo skit

Offbeat Ivanka Trump could “not stop talking” about SNL parody.

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Asbestos scare spreads to primary school

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Warwick dealership digs deep for LifeFlight

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NEW HOME: Pound goats swept up at auction

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Nude vegan blogger denies being a ‘fake’

State on high alert for bushfire danger

The hidden toll of serious injuries on our roads

Disturbing foot fetish act at red light

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Wattles to face clash of the season in TRL

Superbikes are to be put to the test at Morgan Park

Cowboys aim to win second-division flag

premium_icon Roper ready for next pro season

Redbacks must win to play in top division finals

Origin's terminally doused Dragons' early season fire

Music aside, former Cat loves the Lions

Disappointment done, Giants must switch on

Justin Bieber rejected by Aussie ace’s girl

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Council plan drought discussions

Ballandean fire within metres of destroying houses

Southern Downs brewery's offer to help farmers in drought

PM's offsider throws his support behind dam proposal

premium_icon 9 fun things to do around Warwick this weekend

premium_icon Driver going for five wins in succession at Leyburn

premium_icon Meerkats are finally here

Superbikes roll into town for national series meet

premium_icon First podium is the aim for promising young rider

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premium_icon Farmers' desperation brings in new avenues for profit

Forget pity, this is what our farmers really need

Brand Insights

Why women lag behind in financial confidence

Baby Boomers top financial fitness test

Pure pride at the heart of Queen's Baton Relay

A royal spotlight on Queensland's everyday heroes

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Incredible response to woman’s photo experiment

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Queenslands very own version of the Honey Badger

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Killer dad's chilling TV interview

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Kylie Jenner lands first Vogue cover

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SICKENED: 'Getting tackled, heads rubbed into the ground'

VIETNAM: 'It is quite incredible for a small country town'

New threat to drivers who steal disabled parking spots

Big banker's amazing double life as cowboy photographer

Teacher says games are the way to go to help children learn

Woman fined thousands after drunken car crash in Warwick

Mum of bashed Warwick teen calls parole date 'a joke'

Man accused of shoving bloody fingers into man's mouth

Why more employers should offer ‘pawternity’ leave

BEHIND THE SPORTS DESK: Who would want to be a coach?

Roper ready for next pro season

Knack for winning close games prepares Coast for blockbuster

9 fun things to do around Warwick this weekend

Driver going for five wins in succession at Leyburn

Meerkats are finally here

First podium is the aim for promising young rider

The new Warwick shop stocking endless treasures

From green pastures to a barren wasteland

Farmers' desperation brings in new avenues for profit

'Absolutely monumental': Life-changing drug accepted

Boy in terrifying brown snake attack in Gympie

Behind The Desk: Who would want to be a coach?

Parents warned of Peppa Pig YouTube horror show

Fire at Ellangowan

PHOTOS: Take a peek inside Bundaberg's castle house

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