A thing of beauty – despite the thorns!
I love to look at bougainvilleas.
I have never grown them but have lived where they came over the fence and really was...
Grants from gambling
The Palaszczuk Government this week announced $14 million of funding for almost 700 community organisations across Queensland, including more than 40 groups in the...
Rodeo queen’s crown up for grabs
By Jeremy Sollars
Entries for the 2017 Rodeo Queen Quest open this Monday 14 May.
Reigning 2016 Queen Ashleigh Grant has spent a busy and exciting...
Jean nabs Girraween dream escape
Warwick’s Jean Vince is the lucky winner of the Free Times Mother’s Day competition.
Jean and husband Wayne will enjoy two nights of accommodation at...
Race fixing accused faces court
By Jeremy Sollars
BREAKING: A Warwick man charged with harness race fixing has had his matter mentioned in the Brisbane Magistrates' Court.
Dayl March, 46, was...
State ends drought declaration for Southern Downs
Southern Downs has had its drought status revoked by the State Government after a recommendation from the Local Drought Committee.
Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne...
Controlled burn
By Jeremy Sollars
Fire crews will carry out a controlled ‘hazard reduction burn’ in Warwick tomorrow morning, Thursday 11 May, in the vicinity of the...
Smith marks 50 with win
What a weekend in the sporting spotlight. The NRL Representative round showcased the superior talent of the Kangaroos on Friday night. Cameron Smith cemented...
Farm items up for grabs
Farm machinery and sundry items galore will be up for grabs at the on-property auction next Saturday 20 May, at 161 Stephens Road, Swan...
Navy top brass at milestone
The Stanthorpe commemorations for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea were honoured with visits from two Australian admirals and a...
Guide gaffe cost ratepayers
By Jeremy Sollars
A new tourism guide for the region produced by the Southern Downs Regional Council had to be pulped and re-printed after an...
No end to disruption
By Jeremy Sollars
Allora residents continue to endure disruption to their daily lives from the GrainX grain-handling facility on Herbert Street despite the Southern Downs...
The AIF and the Russian War 1919
A little-known chapter in Australian military history occurred at the ending of the Great War of 1914 – 1918 when Russia called on Britain...
