Southern Downs & Granite Belt
Warwick Rodeo National APRA National Finals and Warwick Gold Cup Campdraft 2018
Warwick, Southern Downs Area 22 – 28 October 2018 – Indicative Rate * AU$5.00 to AU$120.00 In traditional country style, “Australia’s Most Famous” rodeo and campdraft celebrates and epitomises the determination and skill of riders. It honours Warwick being home of the Australian Championships since 1928. Watch bull, horse and rider fly out the gate as campdrafting and rodeo merge
The Stanthorpe boys who altered History
AN IMPORTANT and often overshadowed battle of World War II is set to be remembered 76 years on. Stanthorpe’s strong and proud connection to the Battle of Milne Bay is set to be commemorated on Sunday, August 26. It was the historic turning point in the Pacific War, the Battle of Milne Bay – the first major victory by
Help show your support, GraniteNet is holding a Street Stall to raise funds… 30th August
Your support is requested! GraniteNet is holding a street stall on the 30th August outside our store (159 High Street, Stanthorpe) to help raise funds to keep us open to the community. Get yourself a warm mug of soup, a home made sausage roll, slices and cakes. We hope to see you there!
Stanthorpe Library 2018
Stanthorpe Library, in its current location, fulfils a number of roles for the community: • a friendly, comfortable and welcoming community place, generating a feeling of ownership on the part of its users • a safe place to be a vibrant, interesting and exciting place • a building of quality and design excellence, which residents feel proud of and
Southern Downs Jobs Expo 2018 – Connect with employers & explore career opportunities.
Southern Downs Jobs Expo to be held at Kings Theatre, Warwick RSL from 3pm – 6pm on August 22 For more information please contact Council Economic Development and Tourism Unit at edu@sdrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372).
A FABULOUS FULL WEEKEND. FEATURING SOME OF AUSTRALIA’S FINEST BANDS 14-19 September 2018
Bony Mountain Festival 14th-19th September 2018 1107 Upper Wheatvale Rd Bony Mountain Warwick A Celebration of everything Australian! Bush Bands-and celebrating the life & legacy of Slim Dusty. SEVERAL GREAT BANDS- Slim’s family- Anne Kirkpatrick & family- Dianne Lindsay & Peter Simpson- Dean Perrett- Jeff Brown- Cape Byron Celtic Dancers- Pipe Bands. Fabulous Friday-will feature Hillbilly Goats! an exciting-
Stanthorpe dump goes up in Flames
FLOUTING rules about disposing of coals has almost ended in tragedy, after a waste station lit up this afternoon. A Stanthorpe Waste Facility user ignored rules against putting hot coals in the rubbish, which led to the blaze. A Southern Downs Regional Council spokeswomen said one of the large transfer bins lit up. “The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service worked
Be Connected for every Australian online
Be connected is an Australian wide initiative empowering, all Australians to thrive in a digital world. We have on-line learning resources as well as a Network of community partners – GraniteNet is also part of this wonderful program. We are one of the networks that you can join up to. Be Connected can help you: Learn the basics and
Huge New Festival Coming to the Granite Belt 5th August 2018
The festival will be held on Sunday, August 5th 2018 at Church Rd, The Truffle Discovery Centre at The Summit. “Last winter every other state with a cold climate had truffle tourism but Queensland didn’t,” he said. THE GRANITE Belt is known for everything from apples to wines, but one producer wants to put the Granite Belt truffle industry on
Tax Time
Time to do your 2018 TAX RETURN! Book in early to have your TAX done FREE! Not working, have Centerlink concession or Pensioner card? GraniteNet is a member of Tax Help, provided by the Australian Taxation Office, and it is offered free by an ATO trained volunteer. Book an appointment with Paula on (07)4681 4384 159 High Street, Stanthorpe.