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A MURDER investigation under way on Southern Downs and it's been a huge week for women.

UNCOVERED: Police have uncovered firearms and drug paraphernalia at a homicide crime investigation scene on a Leyburn property. Picture: Queensland Police

A MURDER investigation led police to the Southern Downs this week, as digging began to uncover the body of a man who has been missing for three years.

An appeal for more information on the third anniversary of Sam Robert Price-Purcell's disappearance directed police to a property at Leyburn. Digging for the body of the missing man began on Wednesday, with a buried drug lab and firearms already located within hours of the search starting.

DIGGING FOR EVIDENCE: The search to uncover the body of missing man Sam Price-Purcell will begin on a Leyburn property today. Picture: Marian Faa

Pictures emerged of the discoveries and despite pictures of bones circulating through television media, police confirmed they were not Sam's remains.

Sam Robert Price-Purcell disappeared on February 16, 2015.

While police tried to unravel secrets of the past at Leyburn, the women of Warwick were looking towards the future for Queensland Women's Week.

We caught up with inspirational Warwick mother Suzette Benz, who had a special connection to this year's theme 'leave no woman behind'. Ms Benz took in the three daughters of her deceased best friend, while caring for her own children. As a full-time worker and owner of a not-for-profit dance school, Ms Benz possesses the kindness, community spirit and ambition our daughters can all aspire to.

SOLDIERING ON: Like many resilient women in our community, Suzette Benz just knows how to make it work. Despite the curveballs life has thrown her, she is still getting joy and hugs out of every day. She runs a Move Dance School in Warwick, cares for five kids and works full time at Styan and Lindenberg. Picture: Marian Faa

Meanwhile Dr Louise Clarke shared words of wisdom with students at Warwick State High School and fellow doctor Bronwyn Bryant shared tips on how women in their 20s and 30s can keep an eye on their health.

An artist with a rare form of tourette syndrome also shared her terrifying battle with the condition that almost robbed her of her talent and how creativity became the best form of treatment.

Dalveen artist Lyra Parker (left) with daughter Bella, 7, at the launch of Scenes of the Southern Downs art book, with one of Lyra's sketches. Picture: Elyse Wurm

In the business world this week, one popular cafe celebrated a special birthday while two business veterans were given well-deserved places in the Warwick Chamber of Commerce hall of fame. The fate of our own Donut King franchise was also revealed, amid reports that up to 200 Retail Food Group stores will shut around Australia.

Bob Lindenberg and Graham Buchner were introduced into the Warwick Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. Picture: Sean Teuma

Check out these other great stories you might have missed this week:

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Have a great weekend,

Kerri