Endorsement vote for state MP
State MP for Southern Downs James Lister is understood to be preparing to face an internal vote this weekend of local LNP members to...
A warm welcome to Samantha…
The Southern Free Times this week welcomed Samantha Wantling to our team - joining Lisa Crouch as an Advertising Sales Executive. Samantha is a...
Endeavour Warwick celebrates 40 years
Warwick’s biggest employer of people with a disability, Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions, this month celebrated its Ruby Anniversary.
Over the course of 40 years, Endeavour...
Retirement village appeal finalised
A court appeal over a proposed retirement village on the outskirts of Stanthorpe has been resolved through mediation between the developer, the Southern Downs...
Pipeline option to be investigated
The Queensland Government has announced it will “investigate” a new water supply pipeline for Warwick and surrounding communities.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said in a statement...
Phone polling not council: Mayor
Warwick and Stanthorpe residents have been receiving calls over the last week purportedly from a market research company asking about their voting intentions at...
Aussie Farms loses charity status
Federal Member for Maranoa and Minister for Water Resources and Drought David Littleproud has welcomed the decision of the Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to...
State of Fire Emergency declared
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services says a ‘State of Fire Emergency’ has been declared across 42 Local Government Areas in Queensland – including Southern...
Remembrance Day services Monday
The Southern Downs and Granite Belt will pause on Monday to remember Australians who have given their lives in war at 11am on Remembrance...
PM announces new drought help measures
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says “drought-hit farmers, small businesses and rural towns are set for an immediate cash injection to keep stock fed and...
Locals moved by assistance
Stanthorpe residents were deeply touched by a convoy of trucks which rolled into town last weekend organised by Muslim Aid Australia (MAA), delivering around...
Council annual report released
Remuneration packages for the Southern Downs Regional Council’s four most senior staff for the 2018-2019 financial year were in the range of $900,000 to...
Young riders eye pathways forward
Endurance horse riding encourages participation across all ages and all abilities.
The Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Centre annual education weekend highlighted this, with young riders coming...
