Tag: Entertainment
Stanthorpe in 1903
In 1903, Stanthorpe Division became the Shire of Stanthorpe on 31 March and the first council meeting was held in April 1903.
The following is...
A garden that’s easy to care for
Recently I have been asked to suggest a shrub for a low growing hedge for a partly shaded area. This is not for our...
Money and nostalgia
Let's face it: people are obsessed with nostalgia.
Whether it's the resurgence of film cameras, record albums, or the terrifying return of early 2000s...
Stanthorpe in 1902
The following is an excerpt from the Brisbane Courier dated 14 February 1902, archived by the National Library of Australia.
Stanthorpe Show 25th annual...
The art of a great soundtrack
The soundtrack, it can make or break the viewing experience. But have we forgotten the art of them?
Let's go back in time, it's the...
Tomato tortellini soup
Ingredients:
1 litre of chicken broth
1 package refrigerated tortellini (we suggest cheese filling)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1/3 cup good quality sun-dried tomato pesto
1/4...
Hypothetically pretty good
The internet can't stop raving about The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, and while the novel doesn't knock your socks off it is an...
Autumn apple mule
Ingredients:
One shot (about 44 ml) of vodka
90 ml apple juice
30 ml lemon juice
90 ml ginger beer
Cinnamon stick and apple slice for garnish
Method:
1. Add all...
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
It's that time of the year when we start cracking out the winter warmer recipes. This soup, a crowd favourite that uses beautiful broccoli...
The Northman: a Viking epic for the ages
From the mind of director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, a revenge film set in Viking times that doesn't shy away from the era's...
Meet Mr Hamish
This edition's pet of the month belongs to Justin, Harry, and Libby Fraser. Meet their dog, Hamish.
Hamish loves food, cuddles, a good romp around...
Stanthorpe in 1901
The following is an excerpt from 'They Came to the Plateau' by Jean Harslett and Meryn Royle.
Black Gold
Secondary industry appeared in the form...
Energy solutions, the hot topic of the Federal Election campaign
A majority of Southern Downs residents support the Coalition's stance on nuclear energy, according to a recent federal election survey conducted by Today News...
