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SDRC meets over ruling
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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
By Dominique Tassell Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM, Governor of Queensland paid the Stanthorpe Men’s Shed a visit on 25 May. Both she and her husband are patrons of the Queensland Men’s Shed Association. Read more on page 10
Sculpture left to lay on table A sculpture by local artist Gabriele Trabucco was left to lay on the table, with requests from Southern Downs Regional Council that the Public Art Reference Group undertake more risk assessment. It was recommended by SDRC staff that councillors at a meeting on 25 May not approve the application, due to concerns expressed by PARG. Read more on page 6
An Italian honour By Dominique Tassell Two Stanthorpe locals were awarded the “Ordine Della Stella D’Italia”, or Order of the Star of Italy, by the Italian Government last week. Southern Down Mayor Vic Pennisi and Franco Arcidiacono received their awards at an
event in Brisbane and were then re-presented with them at a dinner at the International Club on Saturday. Franco said the award is usually given to coincide with Italy’s Republic Day, celebrated on 2 June. Franco has been heavily involved in
the community for many years, leaving a lasting mark. His book, Echoes of Italian Voices, written with his wife, gave a voice to the Italian community in the region by sharing their stories. “The book filled the void of existing voices
in Stanthorpe,” Franco said. He took a year of work to research the community and spoke to 150 families in Stanthorpe for the book, convincing 132 of them to tell their stories. Read more on page 3
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