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Stanthorpe in 1948

Key Stanthorpe events in 1948: January 1 • Electricity Supply for Wallangarra: "Negotiations have been successfully finalised for electricity supply to Wallangarra by means of a...

Things to help keep the kids amused over the holidays

Five things to do with the kids over the school holidays in the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions. 1. Have a Girraween family camping...

Stanthorpe Masonic Sesquicentenary

Freemasonry came to Stanthorpe and other Southern Downs towns 150 years ago. Indeed, the current Masonic Temple in Farley Street is the second oldest building...

Letter to the editor

Powerless times ahead It is a still winter night in Green-topia. Wind turbines are idle; solar panels are in darkness; some are covered with snow. In the...

Iconic trucking convoy to remember those who we’ve lost

South East Queensland’s most iconic trucking convoy is back this weekend with the Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy Weekend scheduled for 1 and...

SDRC honours Fish Stocking Association as citizen of the month

Southern Downs Regional Council recognised the significant contribution and dedication of the Warwick Fish Stocking Association in improving the public amenity of Leslie Dam...

Just Cuts coming to Rose City

With the rising cost of living making value for money more important than ever, Warwick residents can maintain their style and budget at their...

60 Years in the Making exhibition Warwick Artists Group

Warwick Art Gallery will be presenting a very special exhibition this month. 60 Years in the Making is a celebration of the legacy of the...

Wedding is a family affair

“Just how I had ever hoped it would be” - that’s what all brides want to be able to say about their wedding and...

Stanthorpe in 1944

Key Stanthorpe events, 1944: January 11 • Growers Protest - Deputation will meet Prices Commissioner. At the largest meeting of growers since the time of...

Stanthorpe in 1943

Stanthorpe in 1943, key events: January 5 - The Commandos in Timor by Damien Parer - Women's Land Army: The first Women's Land Army Corp was opened...

Stanthorpe in 1942

Stanthorpe in 1942: key events January 1 - Tin Shortage The chairman of the Tableland Tin Dredging Co reported there was a tin shortage of 500 tons...

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RADF grants approved

A military history website, a public art exhibition to be part of the next Jumpers and Jazz festival and next week’s Border District Eisteddfod...