AROUND THE REGION: Weekend events not to miss
Rain might be on the horizon but there are still plenty of opportunities to escape the house and explore.
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THE hustle and bustle in the Granite Belt is growing as events continue to find their feet post-coronavirus restrictions.
From sporting organisations to country harvest markets, the Border Post has complied a list of the events you can’t miss this weekend.
Market in the Mountains
With a wet weather weekend on the cards, this Sunday’s Market in the Mountains is a perfect opportunity to escape the elements.
Held at the Stanthorpe Showgrounds in the Agricultural Pavilion, the markets will showcase some of the region’s finest producers.
With arts and crafts, to locally grown fruit and vegetables, the markets presents a variety of products specifically from the Granite Belt.
WHEN: Sunday, from 8am to midday
WHERE: Stanthorpe Showgrounds, High St
COST: Free
Drags set to fire for first time in 2020
The test and tune day will see drivers from the region and as far as Hervey Bay put their cars to the test in a controlled environment.
All drivers are welcome to attend the event, with a shootout expected if numbers are high enough.
WHEN: Sunday at 10am
WHERE: Carnell Raceway
COST: Free
Redbacks’ home ground advantage
The TFL premier men’s division fixture will kick-off at Warwick Wolves home ground at Queens Park, Warwick.
It’s the first chance to watch the Redbacks in action, just 40 minutes away from home.
WHEN: Sunday at 1.30pm
WHERE: Queens Park, Warwick
COST: Free
Wander through a new art installation
Renowned costume designer Maria Mastro’s bridal costume exhibition is set to hit Stanthorpe Art Gallery this weekend.
Having designed costumes for Opera Australia and the Sydney Opera House, Maria’s art is thought provoking while using different textiles.
WHEN: The installation will be on display at the art gallery until September 20.
WHERE: Stanthorpe Art Gallery
COST: Free
‘Extremely’ intellectually impaired teen spends more than two years in detention
A severely intellectually impaired teenager who was locked up for more than two years was influenced to commit crimes, a court has been told.
Girl, 12, granted Supreme Court approval to have abortion
A 12-year-old Queensland girl has been granted permission by the Supreme Court to have a surgical abortion after her mother was prevented from approving it on her behalf.