By Jess Baker
This past week has been an incredibly difficult one for myself and the rest of the Warwick/Stanthorpe Today team, as we struggled to come to terms with the sudden loss of our former editor Jeremy Sollars. As my first editor, Jeremy played a pivotal role in my career and in my life. I was lucky to work under him, to observe his journalistic skills, experience and character, and to receive his advice. I will take the lessons I learned while under his guidance with me as I continue to grow both professionally and personally, and extend my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved him. Jeremy was a good and kind person, and I know he is missed tremendously on the Southern Downs.
I’d like to share with our readers that next week will be my final week with Warwick/Stanthorpe Today. I have loved my time living in Warwick, writing for Warwick/Stanthorpe Today, and getting to know so many lovely people in our region, but believe it is time for my next adventure. I will be moving closer to my family in Brisbane and starting with a new organisation later this month. When I arrived in Warwick in November last year, I was not expecting to fall in love with the town like I have. I will miss my colleagues, the crisp air, the quiet evenings, the busy weekends, and so many people. Thank you to everyone who has supported me since my arrival, provided comment or background for a story, and made me feel so welcome. It is an honour to have been part of the Southern Downs community.
– Jess Baker
