A NAIDOC Week community BBQ with fun activities for the youngsters is being held at Wine Drive Park, Wilsonton Heights, Toowoomba Thursday afternoon 11th July from 1pm – 4pm.
NAIDOC Community Event – Wilsonton
Recognising NAIDOC Week
Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day â€Â Sunday 7th July 2019
The July Open Day at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn on Sunday 7th July 2019 will recognise NAIDOC Week. Visit us at Chinkerry (where water springs up) and discover more about the Chinkerry clan.
A private exhibition of Aboriginal Art works will be on display in various rooms of the heritage inn, and Irena Kobald will be demonstrating her art work using native plants.
As it is winter the fire in the parlour will be lit. Sit nearby and enjoy a Cup of Homemade soup and a slice of fresh bread – $5.
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 Debby on 0490 363 719.
Open Day Details:
Date:                           Sunday 7th July 2019
Time:                           10am through to 4pm
Entry Fees:          $5.00 children/concession, $7.00 adults, $20.00 Family
Free for National Trust Members
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.
Australian Historical Association Conference
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) will host Australia’s premier event for historians on the theme of local communities in a world of global networks.
The Australian Historical Association (AHA) Annual Conference attracts experts from across the country, New Zealand and the United States.
Visiting historians will explore just how a complex mix of local and global forces have shaped and transformed modern Australia.
Topics will include:
- A Welcoming Country? Migrant Minorities in New Zealand – Angela McCarthy (University of Otago)
- Yuraki 65,000 years of place and memory – John Maynard (University of Newcastle)
- Unsettled: Citizens, Migrants, and Refugees – Jordanna Bailkin (University of Washington, Seattle)
- Will Intelligent Machines Become Human? The History of the Fetish, the Future of the Cyborg, and Necropolitics – Sylvester A. Johnson (Virginia Tech)
- #CoalMustFall: Revisiting Newcastle’s Coal Monument in the Anthropocene – Nancy Cushing (University of Newcastle).
- Voice, Treaty, Truth: Australia’s Unfinished Business.  What are Indigenous Australians seeking in their call for Voice, Treaty, Truth? Three young Indigenous people, Thomas Mayor (Maritime Union of Australia), Teela Reid (Lawyer) and Human Rights Advocate) and Eddie Synot (Griffith University), discuss the history and intent of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
- Hate Speech and History Katharine Gelber (University of Queensland), Lynette Russell (Monash University), Richard Nile (James Cook University), Nicky Jones (USQ)
Members of the community are encouraged to attend. Visit www.usq.edu.au/events/2019/07/local-communities-global-networks for more information.
What:              Australian Historical Association Annual Conference 2019
When:           July 8-12, 2019
Where:         Various – Empire Theatres, Masonic Temple (Southern Cross Lodge) and Toowoomba Civic Centre
Submitted By:
Rhianwen Whitney,
E: rhianwen.whitney@usq.edu.au,
Maker Space School Holiday Program
Cobb+Co’s Maker Space school holiday program has kicked off! The Museum has been transformed into a maze of fun with many activities to take part in as kids use their imagination and a range of recycled and unique materials to build and make some very special creations.
Kids can stimulate their imagination at the following activity stations:
Designed for children ages 3 to 12 years and runs weekdays from July 1-12. Cost: $10 per child.
BUY TICKETS  Limited tickets may be available at the door, but we recommend pre-booking online to avoid disappointment.
Cobb+Co Museum, 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Open 9:30am to 4pm daily Ph 4659 4900
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New Sciencentre Brings Energy To Life
Imaginations are being sparked and curious minds enthralled at Cobb+Co Museum’s brand new Sciencentre which has opened in time for school holiday fun.
The Sciencentre is a new permanent discovery zone allowing visitors of all ages to be curious about their world, ask questions and test ideas in this fun and experience rich environment.
Queensland Museum Network CEO Dr Jim Thompson said Cobb+Co Museum looks forward to welcoming visitors to the Sciencentre where everyone can see scientific principles in action.
“Science is all about observing, describing, finding creative ways of solving everyday problems, and studying the world around us,†Dr Thompson said.
“The gallery is designed to help visitors understand the science that shapes our everyday lives and hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
“The timing of the opening is perfect for families and young people who are looking for something extra special to do these school holidays and we look forward to welcoming everyone to this new space.â€Â
The Sciencentre includes 15 interactive exhibits in which people of all ages can discover how different forms of energy play a role in our everyday lives and includes a flight testing zone, gravity wall, floating ball and a giant Newton’s Cradle.
The new Sciencentre has been designed using concepts from the popular SparkLab Sciencentre at Queensland Museum in Brisbane that welcomes hundreds of visitors of all ages daily.
Admission is included with entry.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au
Cobb+Co Museum is part of the Queensland Museum Network and opens 9:30am to 4pm daily.
Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson,
Marketing Coordinator,
Cobb+Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street,
Toowoomba
A Rewarding Start For Village Mini-Markets
The first monthly Sunday mini-market (to be held on the last Sunday of each month) saw stallholders selling arts, crafts, produce and second hand goods, and prepackaged food stalls goods.
The day at Highfields Pioneer Village was deemed a resounding success attended by lots of local families. There was plenty of fun to be had when Superman arrived on the Miniature Steam Train,
Terry Arnold (The Singing Shearer) entertained people over a sausage sizzle lunch and managed to shear a few sheep during the day as well.
The next Mini-Market Day at the Pioneer Village will be Sunday the 28th of July. More stallholders are welcome and for further details please use Facebook Messenger, email: highfieldspioneervillage@hotmail.com or phone: 07 4696 6309 to book a site.
Submitted by:
Jody DoddsÂÂ
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers.ÂÂ
Open 10am to 4pm Daily
43 Wirraglen Road, Highfields, Qld
Launch of Queensland’s Largest Camellia Show
The much anticipated Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo will be officially launched this Friday, 28th June at The Springs Garden World, 333 Spring Street, Kearney’s Spring.
At 9.00am Toowoomba Hospice Chair Graham Barron OAM and VIP’s will cut a spectacular Camellia garland which will trigger off several weeks of frenetic activity ending in Queensland’s largest Camellia Show and Garden Expo on Saturday and Sunday, 20th and 21st July.
The Show has something for everyone †the largest ever display of Camellias, internationally acclaimed expert speakers, non-stop entertainment, gardening tools and accessories, local produce and expansive food hall.
Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo Working Committee President Kevin Cotterell said, “The Show can’t come quickly enough for our hardworking committee, twelve months of planning will deliver our best ever event.
“And to top it all off we’ve got the Australian release of a newly bred Camellia Japonica from Paradise Plants †that’s a coup for Toowoomba.â€Â
Hardworking Toowoomba Hospice Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mark Munro said, “Our speaker’s program is extraordinary, headed by not one but two ABC Gardening Australia stars, namely Sophie Thomson and Jerry Coleby-Williams. Darling Downs favourite Brian Sams will present as well as the President of the Australian Camellia Society Darryl Baptie.â€Â
“Toowoomba is internationally renowned as “The Garden City†and that’s why more and more visitors come here. There is nothing more fulfilling than taking in our abundant gardens and attractions, plus the goodwill of our community over a beautiful Toowoomba winter weekend.â€Â
As well as a spectacular display of beautiful Camellias, the event will boast an expansive Garden Expo with over 40 exhibitors showing a range of plants and products. There’ll be combined car club displays and art and craft stalls.
Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo Working Committee member Greg Johnson urged patrons to “Go camellia for the big event. “We’d like to see patrons turning up with a camellia or two in the hats or their lapels. Let’s make it colourful!â€Â
Calling All Would-Be Cyber Crime Fighters
Not all crime fighters wear badges or capes. The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has launched a specialist master’s degree for those who want to fight cyber attacks.
USQ’s new Master of Cyber Security provides students practical training in cyber protection and security, as well as transferable skills that can be applied to multiple professions.
Cyber crime is one of the fastest-growing and most prolific types of crime in the country, but the sector faces a critical skills shortage, with 18,000 more cyber security professionals needed by 2026, according to the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network.
Program Coordinator of Information Systems Professor Raj Gururajan says it’s was a great time to embark on a dynamic and global career in cyber security. “The more we use and rely on technology, the more crucial it is for governments, businesses and individuals to protect themselves against rising cyber security risks,†Professor Gururajan said.
“This has opened the door for countless new opportunities for those keen to forge a career in the rapidly-growing and evolving industry. You could work in ethical hacking or computer forensic, or become an IT security consultant, software developer or cryptographer.
“Our new cyber security program not only provides students the ability to better understand, prevent and combat cyber risks within an organisation, but it can also lead to a range of careers that don’t have a technical focus in areas such as policy, legal, risk management or education.â€Â
Professor Gururajan said students in the new course would gain experience investigating and solving real-life cyber security challenges, and the chance to pursue a capstone project in collaboration with an industry partner.
“At USQ, our goal is to ensure graduates enter the workforce with the skills and abilities needed to succeed right out of the gate,†he said. “That’s why our IT graduates are well sought-after, both domestically and globally, with commanding starting salaries, as evidenced by the 2018 QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) Graduate Outcomes Survey.â€Â
The Master of Cyber Security is one of two new master’s programs offered at USQ from Semester 2, July 2019. The other is IT Innovation for students wanting to develop advanced skills in Big Data analytics, user-centred design of interfaces, cyber security, blockchain principles and cloud computing.
Both programs offer students the opportunity to study on-campus at USQ’s Toowoomba and Springfield campuses, or online.
Learn more about USQ’s Master of Cyber Security at www.usq.edu.au/cyber-security. For more information about other IT-related programs at USQ, visit www.usq.edu.au/it.
Submitted by:
Griffith Thomas,
E: griffith.thomas@usq.edu.au,