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Measures To Stay In Place

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Measures To Stay In Place

With heavy falls from slow moving thunderstorms continuing, Toowoomba Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) remains on alert status.

Mayor Paul Antonio says the alert status would stay in place as a precautionary measure until conditions change.
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The Mayor said Council will also be making sand available for sandbagging to residents who would like to prepare themselves. Residents will be required to bring their own shovel and sandbags.

Council is delivering sand to these areas:
Oakey – Cricket Grounds at 4-20 Lorrimer Street in Oakey
Jondaryan – Duke Street in Jondaryan (near the steam train).
Quinalow/Maclagan – Quinalow Recreation Reserve at the corner of Pechey Maclagan Road and Daly Street
Yarraman – Barr Smith Street opposite the Council Depot near Watson Street intersection
Goombungee – SES shed at Corner of Mocatta Street and Cooke Street
(The SES only provides sandbags in emergency situations to protect a dwelling from inundation)

If your property isn’t facing immediate threat of inundation but you’re wanting to stay prepared in case water levels rise, we’ve provided sand for bagging at the following locations,” he said.

If your dwelling has been affected, contact the SES for assistance on 132 500.

For information on preparing for a flood, visit http://ow.ly/uRiN50yiXuD
To stay updated on local emergency news and for a full list of disaster contacts, visit www.disaster.tr.qld.gov.au
For updates on rain-affected local roads, visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/roads and report problems via info@tr.qld.gov.au or 131 872.

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

Rainbow Faith Dinner

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Rainbow Faith Dinner

Launch of Equal Voices Toowoomba

This Friday night, Equal Voices Toowoomba is holding their first Rainbow Faith Dinner for LGBTQIA+persons of faith, their families and allies. The dinner aims to provide a safe gathering for Christians who have difficulty expressing their identity and finding affirmation in their own faith community.

Reverend Deborah Bird

The Reverend Deborah Bird observed that while churches are generally friendly, welcoming places, LGBTQIA Christians still routinely experience misunderstanding, discrimination and rejection. It can be tough to find a message of hope or a place of belonging if your gender or sexuality is diverse. But the church should always be a sanctuary – a safe place for all of God’s children.

“We hope Friday’s dinner will be a place to begin creating sanctuary for each other.” The dinner is also the launch of Equal Voices Toowoomba – the local branch of a national body that aims to support, sustain and empower the expression of diverse identities in faith communities and the public domain. Its members are Christians of multiple denominations who believe the church has a responsibility to protect the dignity and gifts of human diversity.

It is well established that our LGBTQIA communities are particularly vulnerable to the effects of discrimination, most especially so if they are a person of faith. We can’t say we’re upholding the  commandment to love one another if we’re not serious about making sure all of God’s children have a place to belong and a community that affirms them.”

The dinner follows last year’s successful visit of Susan Cottrell, a US mother whose work is to help Christian parents understand their LGBTQIA children. Susan’s events proved to be a great place for parents, friends and diverse people to meet and share their stories. We all need that kind of mutual support, and we all grow when we learn each other’s stories. That’s why the Christian tradition tells us community is so important. We do better together.”

The Rainbow Faith Dinner is a fully affirming place for LGBTQIA Christians of all denominations to express faith, sexuality and gender. 6pm Friday February 7, 2020 at the St James Parish Centre, corner of Mort and Russell Street, Toowoomba. Entry is free. (RSVP: RSVPS are not essential but will assist us with catering. Please also advise of any dietary issues).

For more information visit equalvoicestoowoomba.org or contact evtoowoomba@gmail.com contact Amie 0432 474 20

Submitted by:
(Rev’d) Deborah Bird

Darling Downs Pioneering Spirit Captured

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Darling Downs Pioneering Spirit Captured

Family historians have captured the stories of 60 pioneers from Toowoomba and across the Darling Downs.

The book titled “Men of Fire, Iron and Leather” gathers the history of coachbuilders, blacksmiths and wheelwrights, saddlers and bootmakers across the 19 th and early 20 th centuries.

The Toowoomba and Darling Downs Family History Society documents family histories and is celebrating 20 years at its permanent home which was moved from 61 Drayton Road to its present site on Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery grounds in 2006.

President Marie Green said that the Society wanted to pay tribute to these special skills and the men that used them.

It is testament to the hard work of editor and contributor Diana Beal that this book has been completed” Mrs Green said. It tells the tale of our early pioneers who battled tough conditions to help create the beautiful region we enjoy today,” she said.

Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki had the honour of officially launching the book.

Family history society designer Helen Hancock, Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki and society vice-president and editor Diana Beal launching the book “Men of Fire, Iron and Leather”

The publication captures the resilience and determination of our pioneers who helped shape the recent history of the Darling Downs. I congratulate President Marie and in particular, Diana for her hard work gathering this important history for our future generations,” Mr Janetzki said.

“Men of Fire, Iron and Leather” is available to buy at the Toowoomba and Darling Downs Family History Research Centre, 452 South Street, Harristown at a cost of $20. The Centre is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm. To order email tddfhs@westnet.com.au or phone (07) 4634 7377. 

Submitted by:
Janice Nicholson
Office Manager
Office of David Janetzki MP
Member for Toowoomba South
566 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
Email:   toowoomba.south@parliament.qld.gov.au

Chinese New Year Celebrations In Toowoomba

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Chinese New Year Celebrations In Toowoomba

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Toowoomba on Sunday 2nd  February, at The Goods Shed, at the northern end of Victoria Street.

There’ll be Market/info/food stalls and stage entertainment including a singer and dance troupe from Brisbane
Calligraphers
Choir
Martial art demo
Play Chinese majong and games
Chinese embroidery workshop and
Watch the lion dance.
There is also a best dressed Asian costume competition with a prize for kids. So bring the whole family, have great fun, dress up the kids and enjoy a great day out. Remember it’s free entry!

For more information call Daphne Fung on 0411 549 337.

Crow’s Nest Community Nursery Open Day

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Crow’s Nest Community Nursery Open Day

This Saturday (1st February) the Crow’s Nest Community Nursery will be open for all residents wishing to buy native plants.

Run by a group of volunteers, Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Portfolio Leader Joe Ramia says the nursery has more than 200 species available for members of the public.

The Crow’s Nest Community Nursery specialises in the native plants of the Toowoomba Region
The volunteers are a cohesive group and a bring a great social atmosphere to the nursery with the group sourcing seeds from indigenous trees and shrubs that grow locally,” Cr Ramia said.

The species are all of local provenance and they are grown from local seeds and as such,  are much more likely to be adapted to our local climatic conditions than plants grown from seeds sourced elsewhere.”

The Crow”s Nest Community Nursery will be open this Saturday, 1st February from 8am to 2pm and is located at the end of Depot Road (off Timber Road) in the Crow’s Nest Industrial Estate – Native tubes $2 each, 90mm tubes $4 each.

For more information contact the Nursery on 4698 2990.

February Open Day Royal Bull’s Head Inn

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February Open Day Royal Bull’s Head Inn

Cheryl White from Moments in Glass will be on hand this open day showcasing her leadlight art work.  Leadlight glass is well known  for it’s use is in Church Windows, but it’s much more than that.

Leadlight work isn’t limited to just windows, it’s been used in cabinetry, lampshades, garden ornaments. Leadlight glass is found in many homes, buildings and churches throughout Australia.  It’s a beautiful way to bring light and colour into the home.

Come and see how leadlight can be used in and around the house and garden.

Volunteers will be on hand to share stories about the Inn and conduct tours of the heritage building and gardens
Everyone is welcome to come along to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 2nd February 2020, between 10am and 4pm.  Entry fee’s apply.

$7.00 adults
$5.00 children/concession,
$20.00 Family
Free for National Trust Member

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 Dorothy on 0490 363 719.

Toowoomba Region Australia Day Awards

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Toowoomba Region Australia Day Awards

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said the national day was a time to reflect on recent challenges, including the bushfires in our region and the more recent fires around the country, while also celebrating the best aspects of living in Australia.

We have a lot to be thankful for when you consider our good fortune to live in Australia, compared with many places around the world,” Mayor Antonio said.

The herculean efforts of all firefighters, fellow emergency services personnel and all community agencies that pitched in after our fires reflect the best aspects of the Australian character.

We should be proud and grateful to every one of these people for their commitment to keeping our community safe here and around the country.”

Councillor Mike Williams

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Australia Day coordinating committee chair Cr Mike Williams said the various Council-sponsored events across the region offered a great family outing.

Council is pleased to be involved with regional Australia Day ceremonies at Pittsworth, Oakey, Highfields, Crows Nest, Millmerran, Cambooya, Clifton, Goombungee and the Picnic Point function in Toowoomba,” Cr Williams said.

Toowoomba Regional Citizen Of The Year
Michelle Edser

Michelle Edser works tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for people, clubs and charity organisations in the Crow’s Nest area. Michelle always gives more than 100% to ensure the success of community events.|

Michelle recently helped raise $18,000 to assist a young person with ongoing medical expenses. She also played an integral role in raising $12,000 to enable a local family to provide quality care for a family member in their final weeks of life.

Michelle Edser

Sporting groups have also benefited from her generosity. Michelle was part of a team that helped raise a significant sum that allowed the Highfields Under 16 Rugby League team to complete a cultural exchange tour of New Zealand. The tour included several boys from Crow’s Nest.

Incredibly generous, Michelle has donated countless raffle prizes for charitable organisations and clubs and attends as many functions as possible.

Michelle is a member of the Crow’s Nest Golf Club, Bowls Club, Fishing Club and previously the Crow’s Nest Second Division Rugby League Club. She is on the management committee of some of these clubs and has been involved in organising charity days, reunions and club anniversaries.

She volunteers her time without hesitation and displays a positive attitude, enthusiasm and generosity.

Regional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Damon Anderson

Damon  Anderson

Damon is a proud Aboriginal man who has worked tirelessly to share his culture with young people through dance, art and language.

A talented dancer, Damon is a member of the Kooma-Diggeri Dance Troupe and has toured south east Queensland as part of regional NAIDOC celebrations.

Damon has performed with the Russian Ballet and is a popular and capable didgeridoo player, who regularly performs at functions.
He often performs for Japanese visitors from Ena City.

A talented artist, Damon has painted numerous murals around the district and has won awards for his painting. He has a Fine Arts degree.

He served as Oakey State High School Indigenous Leader in 2013 and is a keen and talented rugby league player, who actively contributes to various community events, including NAIDOC week celebrations.

Australia Day Award Winners 2020

These awards are presented to groups or citizens who have made an outstanding contribution to the Toowoomba Region community. The following list includes the Toowoomba Regional Council Australia Day regional awards, which cover service to the region as a whole, and respective service area awards. Congratulations to all of the winners.


Revisiting Our Pioneering Past

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Revisiting Our Pioneering Past

There’ll be  plenty to interest and entertain families at Highfields Pioneer Village on Australia Day, Sunday January 26th.
Members are busy arranging a program which includes the Fire Museum, beekeeping, blacksmithing, tinsmithing and silversmithing, a working draught horse, sheep shearing and spinning and weaving. There’ll also miniature train and vintage bus rides for a small fare.

There’ll be demonstrations of how life used to be, starting with  milking a cow at the Russell & Sons Dairy Pavilion, and youngsters will especially love the Animal Nursery.

Highfields Pioneer Village volunteers will be running a sausage sizzle at lunchtime. You are welcome to join in the fun and enter the damper making competition at 12 noon, and judging at 1.30pm.
The Australlia Day Flag Raising  and Australia Day Awards will take place from 2.00pm, with a Toowoomba Region Councillor presenting awards to local recipients. Local school captains have also been invited to each make a 2 minute address on “What Australia Means To Me”.

Following the official ceremony, Toowoomba Regional Council will sponsor free Billy Tea and Damper for everyone attending.
Entry to Highfields Pioneer Village at 73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields is free after 1.30pm on Australia Day, Sunday January 26th, although donations would be welcome.

For further information, please phone 07 4696 6309 or visit highfieldspioneervillage.com.au 

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
(Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers)
Open 10am to 4pm Daily
Ph: 07 4696 6309
E:  highfieldspioneervillage@hotmail.com

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