Lightning strike hits broadcasts
By JONATHON HOWARD
TEN FM went off the airways last week after a savage lightning strike damaged the station’s antenna on Thursday, 13 June.
Ten FM...
Partners in Rhyme to dazzle on stage
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Granite Belt Choir member Martin Balkwill “frocked up” as The Judge from Trial by Jury.
GRANITE Belt Choir production “Gilbert and Sullivan:...
Joh’s son joins Palmer
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: John Bjelke-Petersen will contest the federal seat of Maranoa for the Palmer United Party.
THE son of former Queensland premier Sir Joh...
Gonski calculator bonus
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Queensland Teachers Union president Kevin Bates has welcomed a school-by-school Gonski calculation report.
THE Queensland Teachers’ Union has welcomed today’s release of...
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...
Rural life forces more to brink
By JONATHON HOWARD
A LACK of employment opportunities, financial pressures, the stigma around mental health issues and the isolation are having a significant impact on...
Man of Steel takes flight
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: St Joseph’s full cast of stage production The Man of Steel.
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Lead roles Linda Street, played by Sophie Sims, and Man...
Wandering eye brings images on tour
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Sailors of the Sunshine by Andrew Pearce will be one of many works to feature at the Warwick Art Gallery this...
Country music star under the knife
CAPTION: Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley underwent surgery.
COUNTRY music star Troy Cassar-Daley is recovering after undergoing throat surgery in the USA.
Troy noticed a reduction...
Flystrike trials flag research needs
By JONATHON HOWARD
EARLY trials of two technologies currently used to treat human conditions warrant further research as potential flystrike prevention alternatives, according to Australian...
Grove secures juicy deals
By JONATHON HOWARD
CAPTION: Grove Juice managing director Greg Willis has signed a landmark deal with Coles rocketing his products up the competitive juice-market.
FAMILY-OWNED companies...
Springborg appoints new Commissioner
By JONATHON HOWARD
QUEENSLAND’S first Mental Health Commission has been appointed by Member for Southern Downs and Health Minister Lawrence Springborg.
Mr Springborg said Dr Lesley...
Exciting new chapter
The recent Granite Belt Wine and Tourism (GBWT) AGM held on 29 October, 2024, at the Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT) marked an...
