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Celebrating Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers 70th Year

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Celebrating Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers 70th Year


FROM: Toowoomba Regional Council

This is your official invitation to the most beautiful day of the year †Floral Friday, September 20, the first day of the 70th Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers!

Friday 20 September is the day and it signals the beginning of 10 glorious days of celebration, featuring more than 1100 hectares of public parks and private gardens shining with over 180,000 bulbs and seedlings in full bloom, a record 77 events (up from 66 last year), internationally-acclaimed music acts and some of the best food and wine experiences in the state.

Floral Friday is also the start of the Heritage Bank Festival of Food & Wine in Queens Park which stars over 50 dining and wine stalls celebrating local and regional flavours, cooking demonstrations by super chef, Adrian Richardson, garden design talks by Dave Franklin of Nine’s The Block fame as well as beer, BBQ and cheese tastings and master classes and incredible floral installations created by the reigning Interflora World Cup champion and five-time Australian Florist of the Year, Brisbane-based Bart Hassam.

The music line-up features some of the freshest and some of the most respected music acts in the country including indie rock band Middle Kids, the all-female Pink Matter, Electrik Lemonade, Queen Forever, internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute group Bjorn Again and the man himself, John Farnham.

Floral Friday also means the launch of the Toowoomba Exhibition Gardens, with four specially-selected gardens featured; and The Chronicle Garden Competition with city and country gardens on display for free. The only hard part is choosing which gardens to see. Pick up a guide to all the gardens on show to plan your perfect Floral Friday itinerary.

Thrill seekers will be excited to know that Sideshow Alley opens on Floral Friday. After a full day of flowers and feasting, set your reminders for 5pm to head down to Lower Queens Park for some adrenaline-filled rides before the breathtaking fireworks display lights up the Toowoomba skies at 8.30pm.

There’s a host of other experiences, including:

Highfields Steampunk Festival
Downlands Art Exhibition
Morning and Afternoon Gardens Tours
Cabbie Capers Parks and Gardens Tours
Toowoomba Sightseeing Tours
Australian Getaway Tours
Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show
Native Orchid Society of Toowoomba Spring Show
Toowoomba Bonsai Group Annual Show
Hanging Basket Display
Quilts, Stitches & Textiles Trail
Nature Observed
St Luke’s Flower & Music Festival
St James Church Stained Glass Windows & Floral Display
St Patrick’s Cathedral Floral Display

And don’t forget the Grand Central Floral Parade on Saturday 21 September.

Woolworths’ grand champion prizewinning float in the 2019 Parade

“Spring is coming, and that means Australia turns its eyes to Toowoomba for the best event in the country. Gardeners across the city have been planning and planting over the past months to ensure everything blooms in a perfectly timed carpet of colour for the expected 250,000 locals and visitors who celebrate with us, and importantly it means a focus on local flavours. Floral Friday is the kick-off, so take a day off, and join us for an extraordinary celebration, making the 70th anniversary of the Carnival,” Toowoomba Regional Councillor Geoff McDonald said.

“What makes Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers so special is that there is so much to experience †if you love emerging music, we have that. If you are a gardener, we have plenty. If you are a foodie, then prepare for flavour overload. If you love a low and slow BBQ with a beer to match, that’s easy. If you are here for gardening tips and tricks, then take a seat. If wine is your thing, then choose a colour. If you want to learn the history of our classic pubs, take in a steam train ride, experience a Tombstone Tour, be wowed by an amazing teapot exhibition or be surrounded by hanging flower baskets, then we also have all that.”


Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers: September 20 to 29, 2019
FULL 10 day program detail at www.tcof.com.au or on www.facebook.com.au/CarnivalFlowers
Tour detail at https://www.tcof.com.au/touroperators/
Accommodation detail at https://www.tcof.com.au/accommodation/

September 15 Day Of Prayer

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September 15 Day Of Prayer

A regional day of prayer on Sunday, September 15th has been organised as a show of support for drought-affected communities across southern Queensland.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said a particularly dry autumn and winter had compounded another dry summer, which was testing the resolve of primary producers and communities across a large part of Queensland and much of the country.

“The day of prayer is a concerted effort to show our region’s concern and support for all residents, their families and business people who are battling the drought,” Mayor Antonio said.

“The day is designed for all faiths to incorporate a prayer in their regular services to show they care for people whose livelihoods are being determined largely by the elements.

“We can show our genuine concern and offer hope for a break in the season. A prayer for fellow residents’ welfare is a fitting act of kindness. It is a difficult time for many people across regional Queensland.”

“Apart from financial strains there is a toll on people’s mental health, which we must openly address. Producers and rural people are by nature a most resourceful group, but the ongoing drought causes many flow-on effects in our communities that are far beyond their control. We can support each other through thick and thin times.”

“We need to help all residents understand where our food and fibre is produced and how hard our primary producers and supporting businesses work to sustain us all year round.

“This is our turn to recognise their hard work and passion for living and working on the land.

“Our simple prayer is for widespread rain to break the drought and restore people’s spirits and livelihoods.”

Mayor Antonio said the day was supported by the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors and the wider Toowoomba church community.

Submitted by
Angus Moffatt
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Toowoomba Regional Council

 

2019 Arthur Postle “The Crimson Flash” Gift

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Now in its second year, the Postle Gift will be held on Saturday September 14th, 2019 from 2.30pm, and will be conducted by the Queensland Athletic League.

Events include the 75 Yards Arthur Postle Gift, the 75 Yards Women’s Gift, the 120m Open, 300m Open, and three youth races across 75 Yards, 120m & 300m. Entries closed on Friday 6th September.

There will also be entertainment for the whole family with handmade art and craft markets, inflatables and so much more. The night will finish with a family movie starting from 7:30pm.

Arthur Benjamin Postle was born in Springside, in the Pittsworth district in 1881. Postle began his athletic career in 1899 competing in amateur events in the Darling Downs region and later, in Brisbane.

Postle gained local fame with victories at Charters Towers and Townsville in 1904/05 and won many Australian championships. Arthur Postle achieved world fame at Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in 1906 by defeating the world champion. Postle won over 75 yds and 300 yds.

The footrace event is being held at Club Pittsworth, Short St, Pittsworth from 2.30pm on Saturday 14th September.


Toowoomba For Climate Action Petition Handover 

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Toowoomba For Climate Action Petition Handover 

AN OPEN LETTER:

Dear Toowoomba Councillors, Political Representatives and Media Organisations,

Toowoomba Regional Council will next week have to respond to a petition from a local grassroots organisation that’s calling for the creation of a Climate Change Advisory Committee.

Toowoomba for Climate Action (T4CA) has collected more than 1,000 signatures from the community, and will deliver the petition to Councillor Geoff McDonald on Monday morning, Monday 16th September at 8.30am in front of City Hall

Spokesperson Linda Harper said “we have collected signatures from people of all ages and walks of life who supportforming a committee to build on the work council is already doing to move to a clean energy future and respond to increasingly unstable weather patterns.”

Ms Harper said support for renewable energy, as well as the current drought, above average temperatures, fire risk and water shortages were key reasons people thought the formation of the committee was necessary.

“TRC’s 2019 Planning Scheme Review states that due to climate change our region can expect “higher temperatures, hotter and more frequent hot days, harsher fire weather, more intense downpours and less annual rainfall.” A Climate Change Advisory Committee would be a positive next step from identifying the problem to implementing budgeted council wide responses that suit our local community.”

“In addition, the United Nations Development program estimates more than 70% of emissions reduction measures and up to 90% of climate change adaptation measures are undertaken by local governments. This demonstrates how important TRC will be in preparing our region for the changes ahead as well as doing our part in the global effort to reduce emissions.”

The delivery of the petition comes in the same week as hundreds are expected to gather in front of Toowoomba City Hall to participate in the Global Climate Strike march. On Friday September 20th, people all around the world will strike to demand urgent action from governments at all levels on the current climate crisis. Toowoomba for Climate Action is supporting students from six local schools with the planning of this all ages event.

More details on the Global Climate Strike event:

Fri 20 Sept – Toowoomba Global Climate Strike March

Where & When: Meet at 1.45pm at Toowoomba City Hall, cnr Ruthven and Herries St for a march.
What: All ages needed and welcome. To everyone who cares about a safe climate future, this is your invitation to join the Global#ClimateStrike on September 20 – with people around the world standing up to confront the climate crisis when our politicians won’t.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/867524973625376/

Organised by local Toowoomba school students who want to see our leaders step up for our future.

Submitted by:
Linda Harper

 

Air Force To Commence Attack Training

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Air Force To Commence Attack Training

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will commence EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack training across South-West Queensland and North-West New South Wales in September.

Crews will fly training missions against simulated threats produced by the Mobile Threat Training Emitter System (MTTES) and Advanced Mobile Threat Training Emitter System (ADVMTTES).

Officer Commanding No 82 Wing, Group Captain Stephen Chappell, said MTTES and ADVMTTES threat simulators would be deployed at locations across Air Force’s 40,000 kilometres squared Western Training Area.

“The truck and trailer-based systems will provide realistic training simulations and allow EA-18G Growler aircrew to practice detecting, identifying and locating electronic threats,” Group Captain Chappell said.

“Up to five mobile emitter systems will be active across the training area during each flight. The EA-18G Growler aircrew will locate them from approximately six kilometres above the ground.

“This training is vital to Air Force operations and is a key component of day-to-day training for EA-18G Growler aircrew.”


Six sites have been established on Queensland Government managed land, with additional locations being identified from Toowoomba and Warwick in the east, up to Roma in the north-west and down to Moree in North-West NSW.

“We hope local land holders and land managers will be able to assist with identifying additional training locations, providing our aircrews with more diverse training situations to enhance Air Force capability,” Group Captain Chappell said.

Potential sites are subject to stringent environmental assessment to ensure suitability and to mitigate any potential environmental impact.

Submitted by:
Ms Tina Turner,
Regional Manager Public Affairs SQLD
Defence Media

 

 

Portrait Of Australia

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Portrait Of Australia
Dr Jim Thompson, CEO, Qld Museum Network, Chrissie Goldrick, Editor in Chief of Australian Geographic and Ruth Wilson, Assistant Director, National Museum of Australia at the launch of “A Portrait of Australia”

Stories told through the lens of Australian Geographic, is a stunning collection of photographs from the acclaimed 30-year anniversary book “A Portrait of Australia”, now exhibited at Cobb+Co Museum in Lindsay Street, Toowoomba.

Celebrating the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there, the exhibition transports you to some of the most rugged and remote parts of the country, where you can discover the remarkable stories of ordinary Australians.

Cobb+Co Museum is the lead venue for this travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia developed in collaboration with Australian Geographic.

Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson,
Marketing Coordinator,
Cobb+Co Museum
E: veronica.dawson@qm.qld.gov.au

Bushranger Cafe

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Bushranger Cafe
(l to r)Volunteer Jody Dodds and manager Kristie Bazley working the coffee machine at the new Bushranger Cafe to be opened at Highfields Pioneer Village 

On Saturday the 21st of September at 10am a brand-new attraction will open its doors at Highfields Pioneer Village, the Bushranger Café will serve amazing coffees, milkshakes and grilled sandwiches with a twist; all named after Australia’s infamous bushrangers.

The café (adjacent to the Village office) incorporates art by Australian artists hanging on its walls and the opening will feature bush band “Back in the Saddle” on the morning of the 21st. The new café will be open to the public every day from 10am to 4pm. Bushranger Café manager Kristie Bazley says “tickets to the Pioneer Village will be optional but we hope that café patrons will support the Village, and the services the café provides will encourage existing Pioneer Village patrons to stay longer as well”.

The Pioneer Village attracts over 38,000 tourists annually and many visitors are longing for something to eat after having travelled for hours to look through the Village – there are over 70 buildings of historic interest. Kristie says “the traditional Billy Tea and Damper will still be available everyday and for those craving their cappuccino and cake fix we will certainly be here (in the café) to help you!”.

Peter Homan CEO of Southern Queensland Country Tourism will officially open the café to the public.

Artworks by David Harriman and Jody Ashford will be on display for the Pioneer Village’s annual Steampunk Festival which will run over Carnival of Flowers Week from the 20th to the 29th of September 2019. There will be a full program each day of the Festival with working steam engines on display. For more information please contact the Village office on 07 4696 6309.

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers.
Open 10am to 4pm Daily

Remembering The Battle of One Tree Hill

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Remembering The Battle of One Tree Hill

This Friday, we remember a key event in Queensland’s colonial history. For the fifth consecutive year Toowoomba residents will gather to mark the anniversary of the Battle of One Tree Hill. This battle occurred 176 years ago and it was a critical moment in the more than five years of fierce resistance led by local Warrior Multuggerah.

“Remembering the courage and resilience of Multuggerah and his fighters as they sought to protect their country helps us have a truer sense of our local history,” stated Dr David Tutty, one of the organisers and a member of the group, Friends of Multuggerah.

As organisers, we see that commemorating the battle and Multuggerah’s resistance is necessary in understanding how we can respectfully work towards a more just future.

This year we have Rev’d Dr Ray Barraclough speaking on “There are no exits from history”. Rev’d Barraclough is a retired Biblical scholar who sees the need to engage with and face all parts of our Australian history, even the most difficult of past events.

Our commemoration will also acknowledge Uncle Darby McCarthy’s contributions and launch local historians Dr Ray Kerkhove and Frank Uhr’s book “The Battle of One Tree Hill”.

Date: Friday September 13th

Time: Midday

Venue: Bill Gould’s Look Out, Tobruk Drive, Picnic Point, Toowoomba

Submitted by:
David Tutty,
Ph 0428 130 895
E: justice@twb.catholic.org.au

 

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