Warwick Today - 14th October 2021

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Thursday, 14 October, 2021

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Time to roll up sleeves With Covid-19 still very much a present threat in the country, the time to be vaccinated is now. State and Territory Governments are moving to decrease travel restrictions, which will mean the virus is less contained and Southern Downs residents more exposed to infections. Condamine Medical Centre is now running Astra Zenica and Pfizer vaccination clinics. Full report – Page 3

Assistance for refugees

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The State Government has promised $400,000 for the assistance and services to the Afghan community through Queensland’s Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS). In the first two weeks following the fall of Kabul, RAILS received 650 requests for assistance from members of Queensland’s Afghan community. Warwick-based Southern Down Refugee and Migrant Network (SDRAMN) celebrated the decision taken by the state. Full story – Page 3

Jockey Isabella Rabjones gives gelding Tears Of Love a well earned kiss after winning the Warwick Cup on Saturday. Tears Of Love is trained by Matt Kropp, and was strapped by his son Will Kropp. Saturday’s win makes it three Warwick Cups on the trot for Matt Kropp who is a prolific trainer of Country Cups. Report and more pictures – Pages 8-9 and Sport

Big cash splash lion from the latest round of funding. A total of $2,106,579 in funding will go towards five different projects in the Southern Downs. The Warwick Karting Club will receive $20,250 to upgrade their power supply. The Stanthorpe & Granite Belt Chamber of

Commerce will receive $21,329 of funding for their strategic plan. Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) will also receive $40,000 for their supply chain mapping strategy, and $25,000 for their residential attraction strategy project. “This is a proud day for the region in our

fight to make sure we get our fair share,” Mr Littleproud says. “Each one of these projects has the potential to transform the Southern Downs.” Full report – Page 4

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