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Stitchcrafters are primed for Ag Show After the disappointment of having the Stanthorpe Ag Show postponed in January, the Stitchcraft Sub Committee is busily preparing for and looking forward to the rescheduled show on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April. As the show is being held over two days only, entries will be accepted on Thursday 21 April from 8.30am to 12 noon. Full story page 3
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Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) noted the operational details as outlined in the Planning & Environmental Services Monthly Status Report at the 9 March Ordinary Council Meeting. Regarding Planning Services, the report outlined three planning applications that require mediation or have been taken to the Development Tribunal. Full story page 8
The Warwick Show weekend was a huge hit, with locals and travellers enjoying the massive range of entertainment on offer. Check out our coverage of the show on pages 12, 26, and 27
Bin plan a waste By Emily-Rose Toohey Southern Downs residents have expressed hesitancy regarding the kerbside waste collection expansion, which is set to commence on 4 April.
The expansion was last discussed at the Southern Downs Regional Council (SDRC) meeting on 23 February, and applicable residents have since received a letter detailing the expansion. The service will have a three month free trial period, ending on 30 June - $450 will
be the cost after the trial. An anonymous local source, who will be unnamed due to privacy reasons, said she rang council about the bin collection being of no use to her and her partner. “If we wanted it, we would have applied
for it – we don’t want or need a bin service,” source one said. This sentiment was voiced by other locals on Facebook after two high traffic posts regarding the expansion gained 124 comments in total at the time of this print. Full story page 4
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