Libraries get with the times
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE days of forking out a few dollars to access the internet at one of three Southern Downs libraries are numbered.
Southern Downs...
Cattle numbers fall as cow numbers limited
By JONATHON HOWARD
NUMBERS fell by 18 per cent and young cattle made up the vast majority of the yarding, with a limited number of...
Tough stance on milk wars
By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has applauded moves from Independent MPs recently that would toughen the competition laws governing the major supermarkets,...
Grants winners and losers
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Councillors were expected to allocate $135,505 from the 2013/14 Community Event Grant during council’s general meeting yesterday.
All of the...
Reward unsung regional heroes
THE Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards are now open and are calling for a search for unsung heroes within our communities.
Proudly presented by...
Phone scammers on the books
ABUSIVE computer scammers are trawling the Southern Downs phone book for unsuspecting victims.
Warwick resident Hewan Gibson recently wrote to the Free Times to warn...
Early birds’ reward
SOUTHERN Downs’ ratepayers have 30 days from the date of issue to pay their full rates bill to receive a 10 per cent early...
Saleyards upgrade approved
A TOTAL of $190,000 was allocated in the Southern Downs Regional Council’s budget to improve conditions at the Warwick Saleyards.
The funds will be used...
Boost in library funds
By JONATHON HOWARD
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council libraries will receive a financial boost as part of the 2013/14 budget.
The library service budget to buy resources...
New meters may herald increases
THE water meter located near every property boundary measures the amount of water supplied to that property.
The readings on the water meter are used...
Sheep prices surge as China fuels market
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Warwick sheep sale yards have seen prices surge lately - pictured is Elders Auctioneers at the Warwick sale yards and some...
Mole Station welcomes public visit
By JONATHON HOWARD
MOLE Station Native Nursery owners Sarah and David Caldwell will open their doors to locals on Saturday, 22 June.
Located 40km west of...
Olympian back home
International professional caddy Luke Reardon was back on his home course at Stanthorpe at the weekend enjoying the stableford competition with his dad and...
