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Council Announces Closures

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Council Announces Closures


Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will temporarily close all Library facilities, Art Galleries, Milne Bay Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Highfields Fitness and Recreation Centre and Toowoomba City Community Rooms from the close of business Monday 23rd March, 2020 until further notice.

Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Brian Pidgeon said the decision to close these facilities is based on advice provided by the government and community expectations.

During this unprecedented event, we must abide by the advice given to us by the State and Federal Governments,” Mr Pidgeon said.

He went on to say, “During this difficult time, the health and well-being of our community and staff our number one priority. We’ve already seen a reduction in volunteers and attendances at these facilities and our staff will continue to monitor the evolving situation.”

The decision will see the closure of all:
·      Libraries (including Toowoomba City Library community rooms)
·      Council-run Art Galleries
·      Milne Bay Aquatic and Fitness Centre; and
·      Highfields Fitness and Recreation Centre.

Mr Pidgeon said, The current situation requires swift but measured action, and we’re doing our best to respond as quickly as possible to Queensland Health’s advice, partnered with our own risk assessment.”

Council is not removing the service, the closures are in response to community sentiment and our number one priority during this difficult time, the health and wellbeing of our community and staff.”

Submitted by:
Michael Duff
Senior Media Relations Officer
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Toowoomba Regional Council

 

 

Remote Learning Ready To Launch At Glennie

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Remote Learning Ready To Launch At Glennie

The Glennie School is now prepared to launch its comprehensive remote learning program (I Love Glennie Schooling) when the campus closes on Friday (27th March).

Teachers have long been prepared for the possible need to extend their current face-to-face teaching practices into a remote learning situation.

Mr Peter Crawley

Mr Peter Crawley, the Glennie School Principal, said that teachers had prepared a suite of teaching and learning materials to provide a genuine schooling experience for girls across all year levels. “We are well placed to deliver content that continues direct teaching and that will be complemented with practical and hands on activities that the girls will be able to engage with at any time.”

“By working in a remote capacity and not trying to live stream classes, we have taken into account internet network capacities, changed home environments in case parents are working from home alongside the girls learning at home, and the geographical spread of our boarders.”

Teachers will also be able to host online discussions, provide remote feedback and monitor student interaction with the learning materials provided to them.

“Through Glennie’s regular use of Google Classroom for messages and discussions, the girls are very calm and confident about extending this practice into a remote environment,” he said.

Mr Crawley went on to say that pastoral care remained a priority for teachers, “The wellbeing of our students remains at the heart of all that we do at Glennie and regular well-being check-ins will be implemented as we move into a fully remote environment.”

The Glennie School is also able to assist other schools and students by making remote learning materials available.

Submitted by:
Mrs Tammy Wilson
Marketing and Community Engagement Manager
W: www.glennie.qld.edu.au

A Statement From DownsSteam

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A Statement From DownsSteam

COVID-19 UPDATE
On the 19th of March 2020 the Darling Downs Historical Railway Society Ltd. (DownsSteam) board of directors decided in the interest of protecting the health and safety of both our visitors and our volunteers, DownsSteam Drayton will be CLOSED to the general public from now until the 19th of May 2020.

All events planned to take place during this shutdown are hereby POSTPONED for a later date.

This action has not been taken lightly as our organisation relies on visitors and functions to operate. We will continue to monitor local and national reports on the evolving impacts of Covid-19 and will revise this notice as required.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support during this time.

Issued by Ros Scotney – Chair 17-03-2020

Dam Closes To Public Access

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Dam Closes To Public Access

Toowoomba Regional Council has again closed Cooby Dam to the public until further notice.
Toowoomba Regional Council Water and Waste General Manager Damian Platts said Council officers had detected high levels of Saxitoxin, which if ingested may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and possible diarrhea.

Council will close entry gates to Loveday Cove, and the Cooby Dam wall picnic areas and signage will be put in place indicating the closure of areas to the public until further notice,” Mr Platts said.

Mr Platts said the test results meant Council had closed the facility as a safety precaution. Council will conduct its regular testing regime to determine when the dam can re-open,” Mr Platts said.

Lake Perseverance and Lake Cressbrook also remain closed to the public. To view activities open or closed at the dams, please visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/damstatus

The toxin represents no risk to drinking water supplies as the water treatment, and disinfection process removes them.

Council monitors the three dams weekly for algae and numerous microbiological parameters including E.coli. We also test chemical parameters such as iron, manganese, alkalinity, hardness, ammonia, nitrate, colour, turbidity and phosphate.

Submitted by:
Michael Duff
Senior Media Relations Officer
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
 

Toowoomba Royal Show Cancellation

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Toowoomba Royal Show Cancellation

Coronavirus has claimed another victim with the announcement that the 2020 Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show has been cancelled.

Last week the Prime Minister and COAG jointly advised against organised, non-essential gatherings of 500 people or more. A raft of entertainment and sporting events cancellations quickly followed, as well as  conferences, meetings and the like, and the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

After an Executive Committee Meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland (RASQ), President Shane Charles said the decision to cancel “was one of the most painful decisions ever taken by the Society.”

Toowoomba’s iconic event was due to be held from Thursday 26th March until Saturday 28th March. Mr Charles went on to say “the Show impacts on tens of thousands of local citizens as well as retailers, exhibitors, presenters, entertainers and judges from interstate and overseas.”

The cancellation also has significant ramifications for our regional economy, given visitors will now not be utilising accommodation venues and restaurants and  purchasing goods in local shops.

Show CEO Damon Phillips said, “We’d hoped the Show would be a special occasion for our farmers for our farmers and graziers to celebrate the recent good rains after years of dreadful drought. The cancellation is particularly disappointing in that regard.”

“However, the health and safety of our patrons , exhibitors and volunteers is paramount and the final decision was indeed the right one to take,” he said.

It is anticipated by Monday, March 23rd a timetable will be in place to deal with 2020 contractual matthers, sponsorship and refunds. The RASQ committee will now commence work ing towards the 2021 Show program at its next meeting.

A Statement On The Toowoomba Royal Show

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A Statement On The Toowoomba Royal Show

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland has released the following statement ….

“Dear friends and supporters of Heritage Bank Toowoomba Royal Show. As you know there’s been a critical development since our last post in that Prime Minister Scott Morrison and state and territory leaders want all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people to be suspended from Monday amid fears about the spread of coronavirus.

We all love our Show and the show movement but we must be cognisant of the advice of the nation’s leaders. Your Executive Committee will meet on Monday at 8.30am at Toowoomba Showgrounds to determine our position.

Your thoughts and support are sincerely appreciated.”

Hot Rods Shine Up For Event+Report

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Hot Rods Shine Up For Event+Report

The Toowoomba Hot Rodders held their 20th Annual ‘High Altitude’ Run over the weekend of 13th-15th March, which included a ‘Show n Shine’ on the Sunday at the TAFE oval, rear of Cobb +Co, off Campbell St, Toowoomba.Free to the public,  the Hot Rod Show’n’Shine has entertainment for children and adults. There was food, fashion and trade stalls as well as a jumping castle, and a model car display.
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Submitted by:
Tony Rehn

Lifeline Toowoomba Bookfest Reminder

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Lifeline Toowoomba Bookfest Reminder

Thousands of books will be on sale along with dolls, toys and games with nothing over $5 and most items considerably less. Bookfest is being held in the Founders Pavilion at Toowoomba Showgrounds. There is free admission, free parking and Eftpos available.

Now in its 40 th year proceeds from the event go towards Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld crisis support and suicide prevention services, so every purchase helps save lives in our region.

For more information on services or to support Lifeline Darling Downs with this and other life changing programs visit www.lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au.

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