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Walk for Refugees Warwick and district residents who are concerned for refugees are invited to take part in the first-ever Welcome Walk for Refugees. The event on Sunday morning, 19 June, is organised by the Southern Downs Refugee and Migrant Network to mark Refugee Week in Australia. Read more on page 11
SDRC meets over ruling
In a spin for 50 years By Emily-Rose Toohey
Southern Downs Regional Council held a special meeting on Friday 3 June to decide whether or not to appeal a recent decision made by the Development Tribunal, resulting in a discussion over their levels of transparency. The tribunal supported an appeal made by McNally Constructions regarding a planning application they lodged regarding a property in Dalcouth. Read more on page 4
Warwick Spinners and Weavers Group celebrated an impressive milestone last Wednesday at Abbey Boutique Hotel, and they celebrated in style. To mark 50 years since the group’s 1972 establishment, current and past members were joined by representatives from the Gold Coast, Toowoomba, and Highfields groups who were all treated to a high tea. Check out our gallery on page 10
Cottage concerns By Dominique Tassell Southern Downs Regional Council has commented on the flood-affected residents of the Pioneer Cottages on Fitzroy Street in Warwick, and what action will be taken to look after them. During the flooding in May, the majority of
residents were displaced due to flood damage. A Council spokesperson confirmed that they own units at both 54 and 56 Fitzroy Streets. “During the recent flood event, a number of units were significantly inundated with water,” they said.
The spokesperson stated that all eight units at 56 Fitzroy Street were affected by the flood. Residents of four units at 54 Fitzroy Street were affected by water, with some unaffected residents remaining in their homes. The spokesperson stated that in total, 12 tenants were displaced due to flooding.
As a result, the tenants of those units have been housed in temporary accommodation until the flood-affected units can be thoroughly cleaned,” they said. They stated that this process could take in excess of three to six months. Read more on page 3
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