Where to vote on Saturday
UNSURE of where to vote tomorrow? Here’s a list of polling places for the Southern Downs electorate:
Allora Senior Citizens Hall
18 Drayton Street
Amiens State School
1337...
Labor’s pledge on mines, TAFE
LABOR candidate for Southern Downs Louise Ryan says she will protect TAFE and restore landholders’ and communities’ rights to object to mining projects if...
Southern Downs shuts the gate on mining
By ALENA HIGGINS
IN A historic decision, Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) has become Queensland’s second council to flatly oppose resource exploration and mining on...
Pensioned off
By ALENA HIGGINS
A COUNCILLOR who opposes an exit management strategy that would see Southern Downs Regional Council sell-off its pensioner housing claims...
Last pitch for the polls
By ALENA HIGGINS
STILL undecided as to who you will vote for this Saturday?
Well the Free Times has asked all Southern Downs candidates...
Flying the flag
SHOWING their true colours Lachie Hendry and Shannon, Ann and Michael Bourke enjoy the Australia Day celebrations at Stanthorpe. They were among hundreds across...
Day for new adventures
By ALENA HIGGINS
EXCITED little faces migled with anxious adult glances on Tuesday as parents across the district farewelled their children for the...
Tenterfield turns out in strength
ABOUT 200 people turned out to celebrate Australia Day at the Tenterfield Memorial Hall on Monday, which saw Ken Poulson presented with Citizen of...
Cash promise builds election bridges
SOUTHERN Downs residents will benefit from more than $7 million in funding for community infrastructure under Round 4 of the Royalties for the Regions...
Never too old
By ALENA HIGGINS
“UP there with the best of them” is how an organiser of Allora’s Heritage Weekend described this year’s annual meet.
“It...
Dedication shines through
Junior Citizen Award - Warwick: Michael Dwan
MICHAEL Dwan is extremely well known on the Southern Downs and his passion for community work shines through...
Rising to life’s challenges
Warwick’s Citizen of the Year - Wendy Ardrey
Wendy is described as a living example of how to be part of a community, how to...
Band comp champs step up with debut track
In early 2024, Ethan Johnson started learning guitar out of boredom, but fast forward to now, and his band Coolburn with Ena Furness, Tilly...
