Remembering the sacrifice
The Stanthorpe community gathered on Remembrance Day, 11 November, to honour the sacrifices and service of Australian and New Zealand defence personnel.
The ceremony...
A quieter month enjoyed
Zonta Stanthorpe enjoyed a quieter month for October, our first meet and greet was held at Stanny Brewhouse which saw a couple of prospective...
Significance of 11 November
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – Remembrance Day – is a time to not only remember those who...
Symbol of remembrance
Pinned to lapels or laid upon headstones and memorials worldwide, poppies remain indelible reminders of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Why poppies...
Get festive on the Southern Downs
The Southern Downs & Granite Belt region is a perfect setting for festive Christmas functions, with its breathtaking landscapes, warm community atmosphere, and varied...
Second letter from France
It began as a friendly letter exchange between French journalist Jeanne Demilly from the French newspaper Le Courrier Picard and the Amiens History Association....
Stanthorpe wins at Wine Awards
Stanthorpe took centre stage on 31 October as the 40th Annual Queensland Wine Awards welcomed over 100 vignerons, critics, and industry experts to the...
McLean a Swan Creek hero
Swan Creek is a small rural community that is situated 12.8 kilometers from Warwick on the Southern Downs, Queensland. It was the home of...
‘Expect delays’: Cunninghams Gap reopened after deadly truck crash
UPDATE 8/11 10am:
Both lanes through Cunninghams Gap are now open, though a 40km/h speed limit remains in place. TMR have warned of delays, telling...
First fete off without a hitch
Applethorpe State School’s first-ever community fete took place on Saturday, delivering a day filled with vibrant entertainment, diverse stalls, and family-friendly activities on school...
Birdwatching brochure boosts nature-based tourism
Enhancing the Granite Belt and Southern Downs as a premier nature-based tourism destination, the Granite Belt Sustainable Action Network (GBSAN) has partnered with the...
Bravery beyond the frontlines: A stretcher bearer’s story
Throughout the Anzac story of World War 1, the medical personnel of doctors and nurses come immediately to the fore, but history does not...
Zamprogno team takes fours
Zel Zamprogno, Dale Callaghan, Frank Taylor and Col Hayes have taken out the Warwick East Bowls Club November Open Fours Carnival held at the...
