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They’re off and racing Racegoers are set to embrace the 2021 Stanthorpe Cup at the Jockey Club on Saturday after the suspension of activities due to Covid-19 last year. The Armstrong Park gates will be open at 10am. This year’s feature will be run over 1200 metres as an Open Handicap with $15,000 on offer. Stanthorpe Jockey Club president Neil Brunckhorst expects a massive influx of visitors to the event. “It is all looking really good provided everything goes to plan.” More - Page 24
Gardenfest a success
Cash splash for region The Southern Downs is the recipient of over $2 million in funding through the Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Member for Maranoa, David Littleproud,
announced on Tuesday 12 October that the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and Library will be expanded thanks to $2 million from the latest round of funding.
The 2021 Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair, held over the weekend, had an “amazing turn out“ of locals. The Stanthorpe Garden Club thanked everyone, from their visitors to their exhibitors, for making the 2021 Stanthorpe fair such a success. Report and pictures - Page 35
SDRC CEO Dave Burges, Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery director, Mary Findlay, Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud, and SDRC Mayor Vic Pennisi.
Quarantine boost Queensland Chief Health Officer’s approval of the Seasonal Workers International Quarantine Plans and Checklist Direction has enabled use of industry-led regional quarantine facilities for the workers. “Queensland has led the nation in securing PLS/SWP workers and the establishment
of these industry-led regional quarantine facilities at Grantham, Dimbulah, and Claredale builds our capacity to support the State’s agriculture industry,” Mr Furner said. “Agriculture is an essential industry in Queensland and a vital part of Queensland’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan.
“With capacities ranging from 80 to 240, these facilities will help our producers to fill seasonal jobs that help to supply high quality food for Australians, especially at peak times such as harvest and planting.” Full report - Page 27
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