Empowering schools
THE Newman Government is inviting schools throughout the state to take part in the second round of the $21 million Independent Public Schools initiative.
Education,...
Winning bid faces scrutiny
By JONATHON HOWARD
TENTERFIELD Shire Council has been called upon to explain why it did not call for competitive tenders for the $2.2 million beautification...
Costs cutting?
THE Southern Free Times has fallen victim to cost cutting measures announced by the Tenterfield Shire Council.
Without notice to the Free Times, Council dropped...
Energy relief for growers
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs’ fruit growers could slash their energy bills by up to 20 per cent under a new energy efficiency project launched...
New life for Tenterfield shop fronts
RESTORATION of shop fronts in the Tenterfield town centre will be the only priority for projects funded this year under the Local Heritage Assistance...
Young cattle supply high
NUMBERS remained steady and young cattle continued to dominate the selling pens, along with a moderate supply of bullocks and cows.
Not all of the...
Water results still unclear
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has launched an investigation into a mysterious black ash-like substance flowing from taps in Killarney.
Council’s Water and Waste Water manager...
Storm victims say thanks
By JONATHON HOWARD
ROSEHILL couple Maree and Joe Gray have extended their deepest gratitude to the local community after they came close to financial ruin...
State’s best beef snag
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE team at Carey Bros Meats have done it again and snagged themselves a winner at the Sausage King state finals this...
Green light for corn grower
By JONATHON HOWARD
GROWING corn at the corner of South and George streets in Allora has been deemed lawful by Southern Downs Regional Council -...
Excell Solar helps our rural firefighters
By JONATHON HOWARD
DALVEEN Rural Fire Brigade were the recent recipients of two solar panels donated by Toowoomba Company Excell Solar.
Excell Solar Pty Ltd is...
Martial arts put to the test
MARTIAL arts students from Shiro Ryu Kan Martial Arts Dojo in Texas took part in the National All Styles Round 3 Karate Tournament at...
QCWA Bursary applications open
The QCWA Condamine Valley/Warwick Branch has announced that applications are now open for its 2025 Bursary program, offering valuable financial support to students pursuing...
