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$3m Plaza reno preview The weekly grocery run is a very different experience today than it was several months ago for many local residents, as the Stanthorpe Plaza continues to undergo major $3 million renovations. Much of the centre’s interior is now hidden behind an expansive wall of white, with Woolworths the only retailer accessible to shoppers. Last week, Warwick and Stanthorpe Today were provided an exclusive sneak peek at the renovation works being completed behind closed doors. Story page 3
‘Uncle’ Pete Last week our community lost a true legend. Peter Jensen was one of those men who was all things to all people. When the chips were down, there was Uncle Pete, always helping, always in the background and yet, always making a difference. He epitomised community and overcame any battle put in front of him. He not only met his challenges head on, but he sailed above them. For him, community wasn’t just about showing up on the day, and it certainly wasn’t about the limelight or the accolades, it was about putting others before himself and treating everyone he met with respect. Tribute, page 9
Big 80 for our town crier Southern Downs and Granite Belt Town Crier Bob Townshend celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday, Wednesday 9 June. Bob has volunteered his booming voice and bell-ringing expertise to the region for the last decade, but is also
well-known for his affable nature and his musical prowess. He celebrated the milestone occasion on Sunday 6 June with his nearest and dearest. See photos from the music-filled afternoon on page 5
Doing it rough safety improvements along the New England Highway between Stanthorpe and Ballandean, and expects all sections of the road will be completed by the end of the month. A number of local residents and businesses have been vocal in their criticism of the road-
works since they first began in Glen Aplin in July 2020, but the public’s disappointment has never been more apparent than it is today on social media. “If that is the final finish on the highway they need to not pay the contractor because
if that’s what $19.5 million buys they should have left that highway as it was,” complained one Facebook user in a post. “You can’t tell me that it has improved the road. To me there are too many variations in the final finish.” More on page 3
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