Snuff the smokes
IT’S probably the most often made, and most frequently failed, New Year’s resolution… to give up the smokes.
There are so many good reasons to...
Pain cover-up?
By STEVE GRAY
SOUTHERN Downs Regional Council has refused to reveal the cost of painting a large area of car park and then stripping the...
Enjoy the break!
ALL the staff at Southern Free Times wish our many readers all the best for Christmas and the New Year.
Please stay safe and enjoy...
Bridging borders
ROADS, waste management, tourism, emergency management and resourcing could all benefit cross-border residents after an historic meeting between Southern Downs and Tenterfield Shire councils.
The...
Bolivia Hill upgrade goes ahead
THE notorious Bolivia Hill section of the New England Highway near Tenterfield is to be upgraded.
The Federal Government has confirmed its contribution of $80...
What’s all the noise about?
By STEVE GRAY
A FARCICAL court case will leave Tenterfield ratepayers out of pocket after a prosecution over noise at the Emu Creek Extreme Retreat...
Angelo honoured once again
GRANITE BELT winemaker Angelo Puglisi has been named an Australia Day Ambassador by the State Government.
A pioneer of Queensland’s wine industry, Mr Puglisi is...
Bits and Pieces in contention
STANTHORPE musician Peter Salata has had a song nominated for the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
The country music performer teamed up with Michelle Walker, who...
Watch out for wildlife
IT’S the time of year when people go on journeys, and that’s not always good for wildlife.
More cars means more accidents with wildlife.
Warwick Wildlife...
Police warn on drinking
POLICE say the best way to avoid being a drink driver is to plan not to drive if you plan to drink.
Despite the allowable...
Slow down
In brief
THE notorious Eight Mile intersection near Warwick has been slowed from 80km/h to 60km/h.
While a long-term engineering solution is still years away, the...
Have a ‘stay calm and don’t carry on’ Christmas
By STEVE GRAY
‘TIS the season to be jolly… Jolly scared, for some.
Sadly, amid the parties, presents and family gatherings domestic violence becomes more prevalent...
Swing in to the final day
After 10 incredible days of colour, creativity and community, Jumpers and Jazz in July 2025 wraps up in style on Sunday 27 July with...
