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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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Australia Day celebrations across Toowoomba region, 2023.

What’s on: Events across the region for Australia Day 2024

Wondering what’s happening near you on Australia Day and looking to join in on the fun events? We’ve got you covered. FULL LIST OF EVENTS HERE.

Gatton

Lockyer Valley mayor Tanya Milligan addresses the media to discuss the water initiatives in the Lockyer Valley proposal, alongside water collaborative member Gordon Van de Est and Somerset Regional Council mayor Graeme Lehmann at Centenary Gardens in Gatton on January 15.

Lockyer Valley secures $10.8m for water security initiatives

Described as the country’s ‘salad bowl’, the future of South East Queensland agriculture and horticulture is looking prosperous after a multimillion-dollar water security investment. Full details here.

Dalby

Dalby woman captivates with award winning photo

An unwavering passion for the Australian agriculture industry led a Dalby mum to win a national photography award. See her outstanding work here.

Warwick

State government sues regional council over asbestos contamination

Contaminated topsoil distributed at a Warwick school and football oval six years ago could cost Southern Downs Regional Council more than $500k. Full details here.

Warwick

Theft and break-ins increase across the Southern Downs

Police and emergency services have been kept busy in the Southern Downs, responding to multiple alleged thefts and related offences as well as a vehicle fire. Full details here.

Community News

Gladstone Optical have recently moved premises and can boast a new skilled optometrist, Carolyn Davidson. Photo Christopher Chan / The Observer

Data reveals skyrocket in screen time of Qld primary children

A recent study has revealed alarming data of screen time in primary aged children, with a South East Queensland optometrist giving parents and teachers a stark warning. More here.

Warwick

Generic photo of social media applications on iPhone. Photo: iStock.

Rising stars: Southern Downs’ biggest social media influencers

From entrepreneurs, artists, businesses, presenters, models and travel bloggers see some of Warwick’s rising internet sensations who have continued to captivate audiences on social media. FIND THEM RANKED HERE.

Warwick

Cutest baby boys and girls of southwest Queensland revealed.

REVEALED: Who has been named South West Qld’s cutest babies?

At long last we can reveal where in the southwest region is home to the cutest baby girl and boy, with hundreds of adorable bubs nominated. See the winners and runners up here.

Stanthorpe

A woman who was caught driving more than three times the legal limit at Rainbow Beach last week lost her licence for nine months.

Crime wrap: Police kept busy across Southern Downs this Christmas

From an eyesore in the town’s beloved creek to underage drink drivers, see the weekend crime wrap in Stanthorpe here.

Stanthorpe

Unravelling the mystery of Stanthorpe’s infamous ‘gremlin’

It might come as a surprise to some that the infamous Stanthorpe Gremlins Rugby League emblem only came to be some 50 years ago. Take a look back on its history and the legacy of a man who helped design the cheeky gremlin here.

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