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Southern Downs MP James Lister has said he will be backing his predecessor’s bid for the Liberal National Party (LNP) presidency. Former LNP opposition leader and now Goondiwindi mayor Lawrence Springborg confirmed he intends to run for the party presidency at the state convention in July. “David Crisafulli has a big job to do and as party president I want to help bring the two wings of the LNP back together,” Cr Springborg said. More on page 9
The Southern Downs community had the chance to meet some of their emergency service heroes at a pop-up event over the weekend. Dozens flocked to the event on Saturday 8 May for a sausage sizzle, a meet-and-greet and some informative discussions with local police, firefighters, SES crews and paramedics. See photos on pages 12-13
Luxury plan Rosenthal Heights could soon be home to a new luxury ecotourism resort with ‘glamping’ sites, a food and drink outlet, and an education centre. Southern Downs Regional Council approved an application for the ‘Rosenthal Retreat by Lynley’ development at 695 Washpool Road, Leslie Dam on Wednesday 28 April 2021, subject to conditions. The resort will accommodate up to 48 guests at its 12 ‘glamping’ sites, four of which will be ‘executive king cabin-style’ sites with their own toilet and shower. The remaining eight sites will be a mix of ‘standard queen’ and ‘deluxe queen’ sites, all with shared toilet and shower facilities. More on page 6
Making a stand Dozens of members of the Southern Downs community gathered last week to remember and support those impacted by family and domestic violence. Each May, Queensland recognises Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month to raise community awareness and promote the avenues of help available to those suffering.
Warwick Safe Haven Inc. hosted its annual Peace Walk and Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday 5 May to mark the beginning of the official prevention month and to remember lives lost. Members of the community - including schoolchildren, churches and social clubs walked together from Warwick Town Hall to the Uniting Church Hall on Guy Street, led
by the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band. The event and candle lighting ceremony commenced at 6.00pm, where attendees listened to powerful stories and songs of survival before lighting a candle in remembrance. Warwick Safe Haven Inc. committee president Bette Bonney said she hoped the evening demonstrated to those suffering that there is
a community of people who want to, and can, help. “Those that have been impacted by family and domestic violence, we are supporting you,” Bette said. “You’re not alone.” More details on pages 4-5
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