Thursday, 30 September, 2021
0408 457 496 A Star News Group Publication
Phone: 07 4661 9800 Trades and Classifieds: 1300 666 808
12460238-NG36-20
Incorporating the Southern Free Times
Multiple award-winning paper
53 Fitzroy Street, Warwick Qld 4370 www.helenharm.com
All smiles as musical proves great success
Short-term unit plans with council
Warwick steer named champion
PAGE 10
PAGE 14
PAGE 23
Jab success The recent Darling Downs Health vaccine clinic in Warwick saw over a turnout of over 3000 locals. Jo Shaw, acting Executive Lead for the Darling Downs Health Emergency Operations Centre, said: “The best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from Covid-19 is by receiving a vaccination.” Previous vaccine clinics had seen approximately 5000 locals get their jab in Warwick and Stanthorpe. Full story – Page 3
Honour for our Harriet
Pub set to rise again
Olympian Harriet Hudson was presented with a certificate of recognition at the last Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) meeting. Mayor Vic Pennisi stated that the certificate recognised “the wonderful pride“ she has brought to our community. Read more on Page 3
A popular Warwick pub shows signs of reopening after more than a year closed due to a fire in the electrical panel. The Malt House Warwick, based at 42 Wood Street, has advertised a venue manager position, raising rumours of a possible return. It is highlighted that “the venue will trade Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 2am, with potential future growth”. Full story – Page 8
Border a bother haven’t seen their friends in 10 weeks. She says 30 kids couldn’t get to school during the hard border closure, and now she fears this has created a divide in the students. Marissa says the border situation is causing a divide in the community.
“It’s wearing on people’s mental health.” Southern Downs MP, James Lister, commented on the post stating that he had been doing his best to fight for his constituents. “I’ve raised the matter many times in parliament and written to the Premier and Chief Health Officer many times too,” he said.
A common line of thought amongst border residents is that they’re living in areas with zero cases and have had to get vaccinated to go about their lives, so feel they present no real threat to the community. Full story – Page 5
FREE DIGITAL EDITION
SIG N U P N O W!
OLSEN’S
.au.au gbib.com ers.com
granitebeltinsurancebrok
Granite Belt Insurance Brokers ABN 32 054 247 666 is an Authorised Representative 271148 of Insurance House Pty Ltd ABN 33 006 500 072 AFSL 240954
Specialising in Commercial, Industrial and Domestic Sheds. Made from Bluescope Australian Steel Full service - Slab, Erection & Councils QBCC1197750 NSW237076c
OPEN Mon - Fri: 7am – 6pm Sat: 8am – 4pm | CLOSED SUNDAYS Phone the Office on
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
P: 4661 9871
Find us in Rose City Shoppingworld opposite Coles
07 4661 9835 warwick@rfsteelbuildings.com.au
12459962-SG36-20
• Home and Contents • Motor Vehicle • Caravan • Boat
SUPPLYING THE SOUTHERN DOWNS & GRANITE BELT REGION WITH THE BEST FRESH PRODUCE
12459969-DL36-20
35a Railway Street, STANTHORPE Q 4380 • Commercial Motor Insurance • Business Insurance • Liability Insurance • Rural Insurance • Professional Indemnity Insurance • Personal Insurance including:
6945913aa
[07] 4681 1289
12460834-LB51-20
12497030-CG22-21
Locals living in the border zone have spoken out about the mental impacts current restrictions are having on them. Marissa Costello made a viral Facebook post about the situation, causing others to speak out. She stated her two children, aged 12 and 13,
GO WHERE THE TRADIES GO 48 FITZROY STREET, WARWICK Ph: 07 4661 3900 12461826-ACM38-20