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Funds set to help ag shows
Society happy to see red
Thousands turn out to Killarney Rodeo
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Lister calls for more help
Our Queen A crowd of 180 people gathered at the Warwick Showgrounds to see Tamara Evans crowned 2021 Warwick Rodeo Queen. Read more on page 16
Member for Southern Downs, James Lister, spoke in parliament last week about a lack of access for regional residents to funds meant to help them. He said the Border Business Zone Hardship Grants for border communities affected by border closures are only applicable in two locations which do not cover all affected residents. While residents in Goondiwindi and Wallangarra can access the funds, residents in the towns of Killarney, Warwick, Texas, and Stanthorpe “have been completely left out”. Full report – page 5
Hail concern Recent storms have raised concerns about our growers getting enough support after suffering hail and other storm damage. Granite Belt Growers Association president and director of Eastern Colour, Nathan Baronio, says the latest storm wasn’t as bad as the one earlier this month which left a carpet of hail over their strawberries. Nathan worried about the growers at The Summit, and how they might have been affected. Full story – page 8
Council write off The room was split over allowing Councillor Tancred to stay in the room due to a letter to the editor he had written. Councillor Jo McNally spoke against Councillor Tancred staying in the room, stating his letter contained “manipulated” information.
She stated that his actions could lead members of the public to think he would vote against the public interest. Councillor Tancred replied that he was free to state his opinion publicly and was also free to change his mind.
Councillor Tancred was not allowed to stay in the room and hestated after the meeting that he would respect the decision of Council. Full report – page 4
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A decision at last week’s Southern Downs Regional Council meeting to remove Councillor Stephen Tancred from the room during the vote on Stanthorpe Sports Association’s lease has ruffled feathers – with one Councillor stating the decision was “crap”.