Stanthorpe Today - 17th February 2022

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Thursday, 17 February, 2022

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Baking the very best Two of Stanthorpe’s bakeries have been named some of country Australia’s best in recent lists. Foxy’s Bakery was listed as one of the ‘10 Best Country Bakeries Near Brisbane’ on 17 January. More on page 3

Lend a paw for Baxter Southern Downs ARK started a GoFundMe fundraiser on 1 February to help cover the surgery costs for one of its puppies, Baxter. Baxter is a 14 week-old staffy/cattle dog, and was surrendered to ARK with a week-old fracture of his left elbow. More on page 8

All set for the Apple and Grape Festival The arches for the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival were mounted on Sunday morning, 13 February. Apple and Grape Festival president Russell Wantling said none of it would have been possible without the help from loyal volunteers and businesses. Full story on page 12

Parks on agenda ering each space independently and consulting with the community. She said the word ‘rationalisation’ caused alarm, but things can be sorted out very easily. Cr Andrew Gale said he appreciated locals speaking up, and the petition may save money in community consultation. Cr Marco Gliori said this will hopefully inspire more community consultation. He stated council were asking locals “all the time”, “what is your vision for your local park?” He noted parks that appear unused, “full

of elaborate play equipment that’s breaking down and costs us hundreds of thousands of dollars”. Cr Gliori stated there were questions regarding whether they remove equipment and leave these spaces as nature parks, and focus on destination parks like Australiana Park. “If we retain these smaller parks in your community, are we going to ask the locals to assist in caring for them? Straight away, some will say no that’s your job you’re the council.” He questioned how council could help locals to care for parks.

He stated that community gardens are immensely popular elsewhere and might be something locals are interested in. “They’ve succeeded in city regions but would they in a rural area when we all have big backyards that we can’t maintain ourselves?” Cr Gliori then brought up Neighbourhood Watch programs, stating they were created as “a valuable tool for our everyday citizens to assist police and emergency services in managing our crime rates”. Full story on page 5

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Southern Downs Regional Council received a petition from locals regarding the parks optimisation program, previously known as the parks rationalisation program. The petition, signed by 76 residents, requested that council not proceed with the program as it went against the wishes of locals. A number of parks were included in a motion at a council meeting last year, including Arcoola Park, Pennant Park, and Karara Hall Grounds. Cr Cynthia McDonald said it’s important for the community to know that staff are consid-


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