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Take a look at all the mustsee spectacles and events at this year’s Jumpers & Jazz in July - Queensland’s quirkiest festival. INSIDE TODAY! Pages 19-29
Directors, volunteers and sponsors came together on Saturday at Balancing Heart Winery to reflect on the successful 2022 Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. President Russell Wantling said that “none of this was possible without you, the volunteers and sponsors of the festival, who give of yourself so generously and for that, we are eternally grateful.” See our gallery on page 10
Council undivided By Dominique Tassell Divisions will not be pursued in time for the next election, with Southern Downs Regional Council citing the “extensive community consultation” required as a factor in the decision. A Council spokesperson stated that “Council has had a discussion on the issue of intro-
ducing divisions for the Southern Downs local government area”. “Council has decided informally to defer this matter until after the 2024 local government quadrennial elections due to the complexity and timeframes involved in proposing a change of this nature.”
Southern Downs Mayor Vic Pennisi stated that after reviewing the process and the time it would take, Council was advised it would not be achievable to pursue divisions in time for the next election. He stated that Chief Executive Dave Burges reported some complexities to Council that meant there was “no way we could do it in time”.
Divisions have been mentioned at the majority of Connecting with Council meetings in the last year, with locals in smaller communities vocal about their perceived lack of representation. Full story on page 4
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