Bone dry and ready to burn
By Jeremy Sollars
Make no mistake - bushfire season is here, and the time to prepare is now.
Fuel loads on the ground right now across...
Two rules on pests
By Jeremy Sollars
The Southern Downs Regional Council’s new Invasive Pest Control Scheme (IPCS) continues to cause angst among owners of rural property, with many...
Rice plan comes to fruition
I picked up the Sydney Telegraph on Monday and was blown away by an article written by respected sporting journo Phil Rothfield. It centred...
Bouquets of blue for September
This week I am confused! I have looked up to find the flower for everyone that has a birthday in September and have come...
‘The Cottonvale Storekeeper’
Warwick’s DEBORAH WHEELER contributed these reminisces of her late father, George Francis James ‘Frank’ Wheeler, who passed away on Friday 8 September ... fondly...
Ward clerks call the shots
They are the people who are fondly referred to as ‘the real boss of the ward’ in most hospitals, and when you consider what...
Horsepower at work
The rolling Swanfels Valley east of Warwick will once again be the backdrop for this year’s Heavy Horse Day at the property of popular...
Council to meet on saleyards’ future
By Jeremy Sollars
A report from a meeting of the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Saleyards Advisory Committee held on Thursday 7 September will be presented...
Corruption charge
By Jeremy Sollars
A Crime and Corruption Commission probe into Ipswich City Council has resulted in a current board member of Warwick Credit Union and...
Building plans approved
By Jeremy Sollars
Vacant land at the corner of Albion and Fitzroy streets in Warwick remains earmarked for a new commercial development.
Brisbane-based owner John Kearney...
Casey gets a spin at Gold Coast Games
By Jeremy Sollars
The Free Times’ very own sports columnist Casey O’Connor has been selected as a volunteer for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Casey...
Little voices make big impact
By Jeremy Sollars
Choirs from primary schools across the Warwick region converged on Warwick West State School last night, Tuesday 12 September, for the annual...
Hospital records rare maternity milestone
Stanthorpe Hospital has marked a rare milestone, welcoming three babies within hours of each other in a single day.
The hospital typically records between 80...
