Successful Kendall book sale
On Saturday, Bookends @ Kendall held a massive book sale at the Kendall Hall. Intrepid book lovers came from far and wide in the...
‘Education’ for voting systems?
The Australian Electoral Commission has introduced a program called “Get Voting” described as “a nation-wide education initiative supporting the conduct of free and fair...
Pink pants
I wonder when, in 1972, Don Dunstan, the then Premier of South Australia, wore pink pants into Parliament House and espoused his views on...
Skeptical reponse
In the Southern Free Times, 25th Oct, one writer belittles the climate change skeptics. So much for freedom of speech, but it reflects the...
Regional funding
Over the last twelve months, the Federal Labor Government has made one of the biggest investments ever in regional health, education, infrastructure and skills...
Think before you type
I’m flabbergasted by the amount of deeply religious people who send in their letters to the Free Times. While I’m not overly religious, I...
Water warning
It’s National Water Week and our new mayor tells us that we should value and protect our fresh water sources across the Hastings, that...
Stanthorpe water supply
If Council proceeds with one of the options being displayed on their web site Stanthorpe residents may be asked to contribute a considerable sum....
Thank you
I am writing this letter in appreciation to all of the staff at Port Base Hospital. Recently my wife Linda was admitted with two...
Climate question
The question that everyone has been asking, causing the climate skeptics to go into damage control was whether Sandy was a result of climate...
Your Shire is worth fighting for!
Those people who attended protest meetings, at Stanthorpe, prior to amalgamation, will remember those fighting words from MLA Lawrence Springborg, now the Health Minister....
New era for co-op
As a long-term resident, I have seen many changes and developments occur with the Hastings Co-op, but none so important since its inception in...
