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Jessica Klein is a reporter for Warwick Daily News and Stanthorpe Border Post, covering topics such as court, crime, breaking news, council, human interest, community and state issues, events and sport. Jessica strives to give representation to the community she serves, a voice to those who are marginalised and to celebrate the Southern Downs through her storytelling.

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Emergency services have responded to several serious traffic crashes on the Warrego Highway this afternoon, including a rollover at Gatton and another rollover at Hatton Vale.

Man, 84, killed in horror highway rollover

An 84-year-old man has died and an elderly woman has suffered serious injuries after a horror highway crash. It was followed by another on the same highway.

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Family friends of Somerset woman Tammy Cook, who was involved in a two-vehicle crash and sustained serious injuries on February 29, have started a GoFundMe to help out her family with ongoing medical costs.

Community rallies for woman seriously injured in bus, car crash

Friends and family of a Somerset woman who was critically injured in a collision between a bus and vehicle are rallying community support to help with her ongoing medical costs. UPDATE HERE.

Warwick

Full steam ahead for former councillor seeking return to role

Marika McNichol has big plans for the Southern Downs region if elected as councillor in 2024, and a dysfunctional council is not on the list. See what she has planned here.

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Three upcoming southwest Qld renewable energy projects set to save residents hundreds.

Major renewable energy projects set to save hundreds on power bills

Southwest Queensland is projected to host some of the largest offshore renewable energy sites that could save residents hundreds and fuel the region’s economy. FULL DETAILS HERE.

Warwick

Fireys attend a house fire in Toowoomba, fire and rescue sign generic, QFES, Friday, June 23, 2023. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Investigators to determine cause of Goondiwindi house fire

Emergency crews worked quickly to get a structure on fire in Goondiwindi under control. FULL DETAILS HERE.

Police & Courts

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Crime wrap: Drink drivers, theft continue in the Rose City

The Rose City has yet again been victim to a number of serious crimes in the past week. See the latest here.

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Father-son duo lit fires across Tara that caused $200k in damage

A father and son who lit a spate of fires on the Western Downs that caused significant damage have been sentenced in Dalby District Court. FULL STORY HERE.

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Kim Sutton is determined to hold aged care facilities accountable for their quality of care practices.

‘Like a horror movie’: Dad’s excruciating aged care death sparks calls for reform

Plagued by her father’s excruciating death and claims of poor quality care by his nursing home, a Toowoomba woman is determined to create nation-wide aged care reform.

Community News

Kate, Rachael and Honni from Beaudesert made the trek out to Stanthorpe for the Apple and Grape Festival grape crush, 1 March, 2024

MEGA GALLERY: Apple and Grape Harvest Festival main weekend action

It only comes around every two years, with Stanthorpe’s biggest event back for family fun and we were there to capture all the action from the second weekend of the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival. Did we snap your pic? FULL GALLERY

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Rural medical centre’s innovative approach to combat GP shortage

A rural medical practice on the Southern Downs has taken an innovative approach to combat the state’s GP shortages in rural and remote communities. FULL STORY HERE.

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