Raising a glass
When Geoff and Dee Davenport from Granite Belt Brewery were invited to be the presenting partners for the RACQ LifeFlight fund-raising gala dinner in...
The tourist attraction locals love
It’s touted as an attraction for tourists, but the locals love it just as much as any visitor – getting on track for an...
High-flying cause
A gala Downs event raised a record $747,000 for RACQ LifeFlight Rescue on the weekend (6 May) in Toowoomba.
Maybe it was the great...
Making their debut
Once a rite of passage to adulthood and still a beloved tradition in Stanthorpe is the St Joseph’s Parish Debutante Ball.
On Saturday night...
David sees art in the stars
As a child David Magro loved staring up into the night sky – now he does it for a living.
Seemingly destined to become a...
Poppies planted at Legacy Centre
At Amiens Legacy Centre, the poppies will grow once more, thanks to a visit from Fun Over 50s last week (24 April).
A small contingent...
Two groups present a glorious concert
It was one of those concerts that you didn’t want to end when the Granite Belt Choir and Southern Downs String Ensemble came together...
Serenades, steak and shearing rams
On the beautiful evening of Anzac Day, I was treated to my own private music event – a live concert on the edge of...
Magical music delights
Magical music is sure to delight listeners when the Granite Belt Choir and the Southern Downs String Ensemble present a concert at the Stanthorpe...
Drenching, rain and goodbyes
We have had some great guests in Kermit the bus this past week. A lovely mother and daughter, travelling with a small camper...
Tia Gostelow gives the inside scoop on The Long Sunset music festival
With The Long Sunset music festival fast approaching, our reporter, Sofia Matthews, spoke with featured artist Tia Gostelow to get the inside scoop.
Those from...
Back-to-back Easter markets for lovers of everything handmade
Market aficionados will be in seventh heaven in Stanthorpe over Easter.
The Stanthorpe Showgrounds will host back-to-back Market in the Mountains over two days, with...
Recycled water a hot subject
A Southern Downs Regional Council decision to supply recycled water to the Warwick Polocrosse Club at Morgan Park has attracted criticism because other Morgan...
