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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...

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...

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...

Storm tests locals

By JONATHON HOWARD CAPTION: Scenes during the super cell that torn through Pratten properties and has put country people to the test this month. A FREAK...

Pet care crucial in cold

By JONATHON HOWARD CAPTION: Humans are not the only ones that can feel under the weather during cool months. AS Southern Downs residents prepare for...

Learn all the right moves

CAPTION: Renowned indigenous dancer Travis De Vries will host a series of dance workshops this weekend. A FREE contemporary dance workshop led by renowned indigenous...

Help celebrate!

By JONATHON HOWARD CAPTION: Stanthorpe residents are getting ready for this year’s NAIDOC week. THE Granite Belt’s newly-formed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group will...

Unwanted animal numbers rise

CAPTION: Warwick Animal Welfare Association President Lorraine Goldspink has teamed up with the Free Times to feature “pet of the week”. A SHARP rise in...

Applauding regional achievers

THE Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards are now open and the search is on for unsung community heroes. The awards provide an opportunity for...

Arts program proves extra popular

THE Borderline Arts Group will launch its inaugural Tenterfield Traveller Arts Program next weekend (June 15) and places are filling fast for the week-long...

Exploring district a highlight

By LYNETTE HASELGROVE CAPTION: Members of the Stanthorpe Field Naturalists Club enjoyed a visit to Rivertree recently. THE Stanthorpe Field Naturalists Club is planning a series...

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‘Absolute disgrace’: CEO’s sudden axing while on holiday sparks outrage

A former mayor has labelled the Southern Downs Regional Council’s sudden axing of its own chief executive while away on holiday as an “absolute...

A Hallelujah moment