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Royal Bull’s Head Inn March Open Day

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Royal Bull’s Head Inn March Open Day

Bring the family this open day to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn. The building and grounds will be open for viewing, come and explore the many rooms that seem as if their nineteenth-century occupants have never left.

While there, you’ll find some artifacts and furniture used and loved Enjoy a Devonshire tea or sit down for High Tea in the Parlour at the Royal Bull's Head Inn.by the members of the Lynch family.
Marvel at the utensils in the old kitchen, the part of the Inn which has seen the least change.

Our volunteers will be on hand to share stories about the Inn to enhance your visit. We also have tea/coffee and scones for sale if you wish to stay a little longer. It’s a great day out!

We are COVID SAFE and ready to welcome you.

Everyone is welcome to come along to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 7th March 2021 between 10am and 4pm, Brisbane Street, Drayton.  Entry fee’s apply.

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, head to our Facebook Page or follow us on Instagram. Also, if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like to make a private booking, contact the Trust on toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org or phone Rhonda on 0490 363 719.

Open Day Details:
Date: Sunday 7th March 2021
Time: 10am through to 4pm
Entry Fees: $5.00 children/concession, $7.00 adults,
$20.00 FamilY
Free for National Trust Member

Submitted by:

Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland)
59 Brisbane Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
E: toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org  W: www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/

To protect, conserve and celebrate
Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage.

Toowoomba’s Candid Camera Crims

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Toowoomba’s Candid Camera Crims

Significantly increased real-time security cameras at Ergon Energy’s Toowoomba and surrounding depots have helped police catch potential thieves red-handed.

The hapless crooks who’d been trying to get their hands on Ergon equipment were unaware every move they were making was being watched live by the companies’ security officers via state-of-the-art high-definition cameras and police were being called.

The footage shows the intruders attempting to steal equipment one moment and within minutes police officers with K9s are in pursuit to make the arrest.

Ergon and Energex’s Manager Corporate Security Justin Morghem said the stepped-up security in the companies’ depots, worksites and on infrastructure were necessary after a spate of break-ins and acts of vandalism occurred around Queensland. You’d think the last thing anyone would want to vandalise or break into – for their own safety – would be an area known to contain high voltage electricity,” Mr Morghem said.

Recently our security team have caught people attempting to break into substations that can have equipment energised at up to 132,000 volts and have damaged equipment connected to the live
network on power poles and transformers.

However, now they’re under heavy video surveillance in many cases we have been able to direct police to the offender in minutes and  have been arrested on site or we have been able to provide
very high resolution images of their faces and the vehicles the intruders used.

While a number of these crazy crooks have been injured, a few of them have been lucky they didn’t end up dead and this security is about saving them from themselves and keeping others in the
community safe.”

Mr Morghem also warned potential offenders the latest cameras are not always as obvious as previous generations of ones saying Ergon and Energex have invested in many concealed devices.

With advances in technology has come the ability to integrate cameras into our buildings, poles and other equipment making them undetectable,” Mr Morghem said.

So any potential thief looking to illegally enter one our facilities won’t know where to look for cameras but they can rest assured our security team will be looking directly at them.”

Submitted by:
Danny Donald
Senior Corporate Communications Advisor
Energex/Ergon
Energex  |  Ergon Energy
26 Reddacliff Street,
Newstead QLD 4006

 

 

Archbishop To Commission Glennie’s 14th Principal

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Archbishop To Commission Glennie’s 14th Principal

The Glennie School Council has officially appointed Ms Mary Anne Evans to the
position of Principal, a decision embraced by the student, staff and parent
community.

On Wednesday, 3rd March 2021, The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane will commission Ms Evans as the School’s 14th Principal at The Clive Berghofer Sports Centre.

Dignitaries, family, and Principals, both from local schools and the wider
Anglican Schools Commission community will be attending to support Ms Evans on this special occasion.

In addition to the ceremonial commissioning service, the Archbishop and School Captains, Kari Donaldson and Sandra Miller will give addresses, and Ms Evans will be presented with symbols and gifts uniquely representative of The Glennie School.

2021 is an exciting year, with Ms Evans and The Glennie School Council soon to unveil the new strategic plan – The Glennie School: A New Educational Era. The four strategic pillars of Educational Excellence, Sustainable Future, Character Development and a Connected Community will be underpinned by a fresh set of principles ensuring the Glennie Distinctive thrives for decades to come.

The Glennie School’s vision is to make an outstanding impact for the good of society through the quality of our teaching and leadership in education;
ensuring that every student reaches her full spiritual, physical and academic potential to become All She Can Be®”.

In an increasingly complex world where empowering women through education is paramount, our unique blend of academic excellence, character development and student care enables our students to approach their future with confidence, optimism and integrity,” Ms Evans says.

Submitted by:
Mrs Tracey Kessels
Development Officer – Marketing
246A Herries Street
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Australia
P: +61 7 4688 8888
W: www.glennie.qld.edu.au

 

Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?

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Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?

Russell Street (Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, Toowoomba) is closed to eastbound traffic from 14/02/2021 until further notice.

Traffic disruptions may occur during preparation for the Russell Streetscape upgrade. Signage and traffic management measures will be in place, as required.
The upgrade will provide new pavement and footpaths, a tree-lined centre median from Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, improved lighting and CCTV coverage, green space and street trees, public art and new street furniture.

The project will inject life into the street and help boost future economic development in our CBD. It’ll also provide a key connection to the emerging Railway Parklands precinct and Queens Park.

Single lane closures and traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place for the safety of pedestrians, motorists and construction workers. Traffic controllers and signage will be in place to direct pedestrians and motorists.

There will be disruptions to traffic flow in the area and we ask that you plan ahead for your trips and follow all signage.

To find out more please contact us or email the project team at russellstrefresh@tr.qld.gov.au.

The project is being completed in two stages:

  • February 2021 to October 2021: Victoria Street to Ruthven Street
  • February 2022 to October 2022: Ruthven Street to Neil Street.

The project is scheduled for completion in October 2022, weather permitting.

 

Good News For Chocolate-Lovers

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Good News For Chocolate-Lovers

Feeling bad about scoffing down all that Valentine’s Day chocolate? No need in future!

Food scientists from the University of Southern Queensland have teamed up with chocolate-makers to invent a healthier alternative, removing the guilt from our favourite pleasure.

Dominated by nutrient-rich, organic ingredients such as blueberries and macadamia nuts, the dark substitute is packed full of antioxidants. And it’s made right here on the Darling Downs.
The choc-contraption is the brainchild of Sarah Pozzebon who graduated from a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Queensland last year.

After months of research, her product finally came to fruition in late 2020. I wanted to keep my chocolate really natural so that’s why I chose organic blueberries as the main ingredient,” she said. They’re full of antioxidants which help the body to repair itself.”

While it might not replace a post-workout shake, Ms Pozzebon says a dark chocolate alternative is a healthier substitute for those looking for a sweet snack after hitting the gym.

It contains much larger amounts of cacao and less sugar than milk chocolate,” she said.

Trevor Smith, owner of Metiisto Artisan Chocolate where Ms Pozzebon’s chocolate is produced, said their cocoa is ethically and morally sourced – good for the body and the soul.

We source our cocoa from neighbouring countries, like the Solomon Islands, so we can guarantee that it’s been harvested without the use of forced, child or trafficked labour,” he said.

At just 20-years of age and with a food science degree up her sleeve, Ms Pozzebon is now looking to the future.
She hopes to secure a job as a product development expert in food manufacturing.

I want to develop more chocolates and continue experimenting with new flavours,” she said. I’m currently interning at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights in Brisbane.”

For those with a sweet tooth, you had better watch this space.

 

Aged Care Sector Unites

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Aged Care Sector Unites

Over the past two decades, successive governments have failed to act on more than 20 independent reports signaling the need for major reform in aged care. We cannot allow this to continue.

We all deserve to age in comfort and with dignity, wherever we live. Yet that right is being denied to some 1.3 million Australians who rely on our aged care system. Over a generation, the needs and expectations of our ageing parents and grandparents – and those who care for them – have exceeded the resources made available to them.

As a country, we are failing our older citizens. It’s time for change. It’s time to fight for a world-class, rights-based aged care system that meets the needs of older Australians now and into the future.

It’s time to care about aged care ….
Read More ….

 

Healthy Living On A Budget

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Healthy Living On A Budget

The Healthy Living on a Budget program provides participants with the power to make better lifestyle choices.

The AHM Team – Celia, Lynne and Margaret

This is our third year running this highly successful program in Toowoomba. It is a FREE PHN funded program and is open to all adults 18 – 80 years of age.Day:  Fridays starting March 5th for 6 weeks
Time:  11am til 1pm
Topics include:

Budgeting made simple
Growing your own veggie Garden
How to increase your physical activity on a budget
How to increase your physical activity on a budget
Cooking on a budget (singles and family) – Demonstration and lunch provided
Please email us at admin@ahdiabetes.com.au or call 4646 2530 to book your spot! Limited space available.

Submitted by:
Celia Innerarity
Accredited Practising Dietitian
AH Diabetes
11 Moffat Street Toowoomba, QLD, 4350.
PO Box 16117, Northpoint, QLD, 4350.
Phone: 07 4646 2530

 

TRC Update

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TRC Update


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