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A tale of deceit and courage

In late November 1917, a telegram was opened by Thomas and Margaret Bell of Walpeup, a very small town situated on the Mallee Highway...

Corporal of the ships of the desert

The small town of Allora has produced a number of military heroes over the years and this story is to honour the memory of...

I’m back – and a fan of this girl

Well fellow punters, I’ve had a couple of tough weeks health wise of late, had quite a few of the locals watching out for...

Hearing and outings

Our visit to Brass Monkey Brewery was a great success and enjoyed by all. We celebrated our September birthdays with a beautiful cake decorated...

A true, troubled hero

It was on the night of 24 January 1953, in the steep, cold area of Korea that a patrol from A Company, 3rd Battalion...

New and improved ideas for Zonta’s future

Zonta Stanthorpe members, Sandy Venn-Brown, Edith Boccari, and I returned with renewed enthusiasm and ideas for our club after attending the Zonta District 22...

Busy bees in the hive of Whistle Stop

Saturday at Whistle Stop is always a hive of activity with plant sales. Now the weather is warming up, local gardeners are taking advantage...

A ride to remember

Hey bike fans, Rossey here again. This year I was honoured to participate in the Annual Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance in commemoration...

Trouble by the double

Dealer: N Vul: N/S NORTH ♠ 102 ♥ KJ53 ♦ 106 ♣ A6432 WEST EAST ♠ Q963...

Happy birthday Barry!

Well, it wasn’t to be for Fan Girl on Saturday. She just got caught cluttered up on the fence and couldn’t get a...

A portrait of courage

In the dark cold and rainy conditions of war-time England in 1944, George Lindenberg had just come back from operations in a Lancaster bomber...

Extra Home Comforts

Placed to accommodate the Southern Downs climate, this air conditioned four bedroom house features built-ins in all of the bedrooms. The main bedroom includes...

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Set for egg-citing Easter

Get ready for an egg-citing Easter at Rose City Shoppingworld! Starting from Saturday 16 March to Wednesday 27, join in the Easter Egg Guessing Competition....

A royal invitation