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Partial re-opening of some national parks

Partial re-opening of some National Parks The Queensland Government yesterday announced that “some popular areas in National Parks” in Queensland – including Queen Mary Falls...

Premier announces some easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Following "encouraging signs" Queensland is flattening the COVID-19 curve, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced stay at home restrictions will ease from this coming Friday. In...

Private schools call for ‘immediate’ 11 & 12 return

Independent schools have called on the Queensland Government to allow all Year 11 and 12 students to return to school immediately. Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ)...

Council announces departure of CEO David Keenan

The Southern Downs Regional Council has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Keenan and Mayor Vic Pennisi has thanked Mr Keenan...

‘Light Up The Dawn’ for Anzac Day tomorrow…

Tomorrow, Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April, locals are encouraged to light a candle at the end of their driveway or on their balcony –...

Aged care gets creative to engage residents

In a time when physical distancing is the new norm, Churches of Christ in Queensland aged care services – including Churches of Christ Aged...

A soldier’s letters to his Warwick love – part 3…

As part of our online coverage in the lead-up to Anzac Day 2020 the Free Times is featuring a series of letters from World...

Assessments of cliff at Gap completed: TMR

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) says it has completed “assessments” of the cliff face at Cunninghams Gap above the highway following...

A soldier’s words to his sweetheart – part 2…

As part of our online coverage in the lead-up to Anzac Day 2020 the Free Times is featuring a series of letters from World...

Business remains in ‘top gear’ despite COVID-19…

Despite the overall economic impacts of COVID-19 a range of local businesses are calling it ‘business as usual’ – one of those being Warwick’s...

COVID-19 regional, state-wide update…

The Darling Downs Health region of Queensland Health continues to report no new cases of COVID-19, reflecting the state-wide trend of ‘curve flattening’. The only...

Warwick duo join Polocrosse ‘legends’ list

Warwick polocrosse “powerhouses” Les and Robyn Fraser have been awarded Life Membership of the Polocrosse Association of Australia - Polocrosse Australia - joining a...

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Tackling DV to remain a priority for new top cop

Queensland's next top cop says domestic violence will remain a priority after its shocking rise was highlighted in the state's latest crime report. The state's...