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Pensioned off

By ALENA HIGGINS A COUNCILLOR who opposes an exit management strategy that would see Southern Downs Regional Council sell-off its pensioner housing claims...

Last pitch for the polls

By ALENA HIGGINS STILL undecided as to who you will vote for this Saturday? Well the Free Times has asked all Southern Downs candidates...

Flying the flag

SHOWING their true colours Lachie Hendry and Shannon, Ann and Michael Bourke enjoy the Australia Day celebrations at Stanthorpe. They were among hundreds across...

Day for new adventures

By ALENA HIGGINS EXCITED little faces migled with anxious adult glances on Tuesday as parents across the district farewelled their children for the...

Tenterfield turns out in strength

ABOUT 200 people turned out to celebrate Australia Day at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall on Monday, which saw Ken Poulson presented with Citizen of...

Cash promise builds election bridges

SOUTHERN Downs residents will benefit from more than $7 million in funding for community infrastructure under Round 4 of the Royalties for the Regions...

Never too old

By ALENA HIGGINS “UP there with the best of them” is how an organiser of Allora’s Heritage Weekend described this year’s annual meet. “It...

Dedication shines through

Junior Citizen Award - Warwick: Michael Dwan MICHAEL Dwan is extremely well known on the Southern Downs and his passion for community work shines through...

Rising to life’s challenges

Warwick’s Citizen of the Year - Wendy Ardrey Wendy is described as a living example of how to be part of a community, how to...

Learn the school zone speed lesson

AS SCHOOL resumes this week, local road users are being urged to slow down and be extra vigilant when travelling in school zones. Acting Assistant...

True Blue treat

By Joyce Marsh, Woodenbong Correspondent BILLY tea and damper helped to kick off Australia Day festivities at Woodenbong Public Hall on Monday. Tom Downham,...

Boost to health

DOCTORS, nurses and patients at Warwick Hospital will benefit from new life-saving medical equipment under a re-elected Newman LNP Government, Southern Downs MP Lawrence...

Thrift shopping meets sustainability in nation’s largest secondhand sale

Southern Downs residents are gearing up to join Australia’s biggest secondhand treasure hunt. More than three million pre-loved items will go up for sale at...