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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...

Graffiti bombers in the gun

SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has partnered with the Queensland Government to combat graffiti by launching the GraffitiSTOP initiative. All incidents that are provided to GraffitiSTOP...

Chambers face demo works

By JONATHON HOWARD CAPTION: Plumbs Chambers, 82 Fitzroy St, left, could soon make way for an expanded loading dock to allow trucks greater access to...

Reservoir works on tap

By JONATHON HOWARD CRACKS appearing in Tenterfield’s main water reservoir, East St, have prompted action from the local council this week. Tenterfield Shire Council commenced work...

Jobless queues growing

By JONATHON HOWARD SHADOW Treasurer Curtis Pitt says the rise in unemployment in Queensland from April to May highlights the Newman Government’s broken promise to...

Langiatu leads the way

When Vanthorpe take to the field on Saturday for the Stanthorpe Icomply T20 competition – there will be one member probably smiling brighter than...