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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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Stanthorpe

RACQ: Pothole generic bad road condition.

$5m upgrades for major regional highway

Motorists have raised concern over sections of a major regional highway, with reports of serious damage to vehicles. See the major upgrades coming in 2025.

Warwick

Art and music festival Initiation NYE hosted by Sundried Events has hit a snag in its plans for the festival to take place in the Southern Downs in 2024. Photo: Garlic Aeolan/Initiation NYE/Facebook

Divisive festival left in limbo after council slams application

The future of a new EDM music and arts festival on the Southern Downs is now in limbo after their application was knocked back by council, despite already selling a number of tickets. Here’s why.

Roma

Murweh Shire Council posted to social media of major flooding to the Bradley's Gully near Charleville.

Southwest under water after 48-hour deluge

Western Queensland’s hammering has continued overnight with flash flooding impacting rural communities. Here’s the latest forecast.

Warwick

Goomburra Valley Campground has hit the market for more than $2m.

Picturesque South East Queensland campground hits the market

A grey nomads’ delight perched in picturesque South East Queensland has hit the market for an impressive price. DETAILS.

Property

A major housing development has been proposed in Rosenthal Heights, with the development permit yet to be determined by council. Photo: Plans by Barlow Shelley Consulting Engineers

Major housing development proposed for Warwick suburb

Southern Downs Regional Council will now determine whether a proposed housing development the size of the playing turf of 12 MCGs will go ahead. Here’s what we know.

Community News

Stanthorpe icon Mally McMurtrie has sadly passed away aged 81. Photo: Carnarvon Funerals

Tributes flow for Stanthorpe icon

A flood of tributes has emerged for pillar of the Stanthorpe community Mally McMurtrie, who will today be farewelled at a memorial service in the region.

Police & Courts

NSW police are investigating a house fire in Merriwa St, Boggabilla that occurred in the early hours of November 15. Photo: Boggabilla Rural Fire Brigade

Fire guts home on Qld-NSW border

The early morning sky of a border town was lit bright orange after a dwelling was found fully engulfed in flame. Update on the investigation here.

Roma

Thousands flock to western Qld for iconic Roma Cup

A drizzle of rain wasn’t enough to stop western Queensland’s racing event of the year, as thousands flocked to Roma’s Bassett Park. DETAILS

Community News

St Joseph's School Stanthorpe's graduating leadership team of 2024 (from left) school vice-captain Rilee Vedelago, school captain's Brigid O'Dea and Annaliese McCosker, and vice-captain Claire Williamson. Photo: Jessica Klein

Gallery: St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe 2024 graduates

Year 12 students at St Joseph’s School in Stanthorpe let their hair down as they farewelled high school at their graduation evening on Thursday. See the photo gallery here.

News

UK comedian Russell Howard for National Hit

British comedian set to make his Garden City debut

One of the UK’s funniest is set to make their debut in the Garden City and has their eyes set on visiting an infamous spot. Find out more here.

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