Sugar ban for state’s hospitals
The Queensland Government has announced a ban on sugary drinks and unhealthy snacks from public hospitals and healthcare facilities. The ban will take effect...
Deal done with Argentina
Australia and Argentina last week committed to stronger agricultural engagement and cooperation, convening the inaugural Australia-Argentina High Level Agriculture Dialogue in Buenos Aires.
Local Maranoa...
Butchers prove they’re a cut above
Rose City Premium Meats was named ‘Retailer of the Year’ at the annual Rose City Shoppingworld awards announced on Tuesday night.
The annual Awards Night...
Public meeting on Stanthorpe Library
The Southern Downs Regional Council will hold a public meeting at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre on options for the re-location of the Stanthorpe Library...
A life of farming and service celebrated
St Mary’s Catholic Church in Warwick was packed last Friday 27 July for the funeral of former Warwick and Glengallan Shire councillor and local...
‘Buy A Bale’ for our farmers
With nearly 60 per cent of Queensland drought-declared the Southern Free Times is working with Rural Aid and the ‘Buy A Bale’ campaign to...
$10K fine for flogging white spot prawns
A Gold Coast bait supplier who moved raw prawns outside the movement restriction area and sold them to a bait shop in the Warwick...
Light rain a welcome sound on roof
Minimal yet welcome falls of rain were recorded across the Southern Downs, Granite Belt and Border areas overnight, Sunday 29 July.
Some districts in northern,...
Overdue Mt Lindsay upgrade starts
Work has started on the upgrade of Mount Lindesay Road between Legume and Woodenbong.
Member for Lismore Thomas George, Federal Member for New England Barnaby...
Minor injuries after rollover
A truckie had a lucky escape after his rig rolled on the New England Highway near Wallangarra overnight on Thursday, 26 July.
The accident happened...
Lister denies “pushing“ Labor MP
Local State LNP Member for Southern Downs James Lister has described a Labor MP’s accusation that he was physically pushed by Mr Lister during...
Appeal for info on suspected arsonist
Rural firefighters continue to hold grave fears that a suspected arsonist active in the Dalveen and surrounding areas may pose a threat to both...
Celebrating Patron’s day
The Warwick East Bowls Club held its annual Patron and Patroness Day, sponsored by Patron Bill and Patroness Gloria.
After a "spider" competition, competitors...
