Invest in your district – fight for Slade
I attended a meeting of the “Save the Slade” supporters, held on Friday, February 25, as an observer. I was very impressed by the...
Does it matter if we like or dislike daylight saving?
Surely the important thing is that time zones in this country are consistent and easy to interpret.
Recently I travelled to Darwin and Broome. I...
Priorities???
At the end of 2009, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated Indonesia was a stable democracy with a healthy economy (third fastest growing in Asia!).
Indonesia’s “black...
School centenary
Applethorpe State School will be celebrating its school centenary on Saturday, November 5.
The school’s Centenary Committee is very keen to hear from past students,...
Glen Aplin Gala Market
Big crowds turned out for the Gala Market last Saturday. It was another successful day. Visitors and stallholders alike admired our new look hall....
Nominate now for Showgirl comp
The Warwick Show Society is calling for more entrants in this year’s Showgirl competition before nominations close tomorrow.
Entrants need to be aged from 18...
No to free holiday funding
I would like to say I do not support the proposal by the Southern Downs Council to fund a “free holiday” for a delegation...
Confusion over education
In the Southern Free Times of February 17, one writer framed his thoughts in the form of a question as to why an educated...
Heartfelt thanks
Last week, after receiving advice regarding the flood threat in Goondiwindi, Kaloma Home for the Aged Ltd evacuated 50 residents to Inglewood and Warwick....
Maryvale does its bit for the flood and cyclone appeal
The Maryvale Morning Tea Group held a Valentine’s Day lunch at the Maryvale Hall on Sunday, February 13.
The group were extremely pleased with the...
Visit to Brisbane by the Save Our Slade delegation
The delegation met with the Director-General of Education, Ms Julie Grantham, and the Assistant Director General - Infrastructure Services, Mr Graham Atkins, at the...
Warwick concerns ignored by State Government
I write in regards to the article entitled “Grave Concerns For Great Grandchildren” that was published on the 17.2.2011 issue of the Southern Free...
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Council issues statement on CEO’s sacking
Southern Downs Regional Council has issued a statement confirming its now-former chief executive Dave Burges was on long service leave at the time of...
