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Help for the flood-affected Southern Downs residents who have been impacted by flooding can now access financial assistance and support services. Minister for Communities and Housing Leeanne Enoch said this included Emergency Hardship Assistance grants, of up to $180 per person and $900 for a family of five or more, to support residents experiencing financial hardship as a result of this flooding. More on page 2
Where you can vote this Saturday
Region goes under The Southern Downs Region has been hit hard by the worst flood seen in the past decade. Residents of Fitzroy Street in Warwick were met on Friday morning by rising water.
Locals say the water came up quickly, with water coming through the floorboards by midday.
In the lead up to Election Day, locals can vote early at Warwick Showgrounds in the Douglas Feez Pavilion. The Warwick Showgrounds are on the corner of Kingsford Street and Albion Street. The Showgrounds are open for early voting on Thursday 19 May from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and on Friday 20 May from 8:30 am to 6 pm. Everywhere you can vote on Saturday 21 May is listed on page 3
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Also on page 3, we’ve broken down what’s happening with the Senate election, also happening on Saturday 21 May. On pages 8, 9, and 11, we’ve asked the candidates for Maranoa the questions locals
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Election Day is almost here, with people across the nation set to vote on Saturday 21 May. We’ve covered everything you need to know in the lead up to the vote. On page 2, you can find out how to vote if