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Toowoomba City Hall Lighting Up For Christmas

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Toowoomba City Hall Lighting Up For Christmas

After months of preparation Toowoomba’s  City Hall is to be transformed into the spirit of Christmas with the lighting up of thousands of Christmas lights on Thursday, December 6th.

ABC Southern Queensland photo

Toowoomba City Council (TRC) Chair Environment and Community Committee Cr Geoff McDonald said “The Festive spirit is well and truly upon us and Council is thrilled to be involved with our CBD’s Christmas Celebrations”.

From the CBD’s Christmas street banners and decorations, Christmas lights, Christmas carols, window displays, entertainment and the lighting of Grand Central’s huge 35ft community Christmas tree, this is truly a very magical time of year.

Christmas celebrations commence at City Hall at 6pm on Thursday, 6th December, prior to the lights being turned on transforming City Hall into an eye popping Christmas light display, one that can be enjoyed by all in the community.

There will also be Free Popcorn and an Elf hat making area by City Hall, finishing at 7:15pm.

Santa’s elves have been working tirelessly to get City Hall’s Christmas Lights display up and ready on time.

One would be forgiven for thinking the elves and their helpers, the ‘Lions Club of Toowoomba West’ would have had enough on their hands preparing for the annual Christmas Wonderland of Lights in the Botanic Gardens, but they too have been elving away working on the special effects and lighting up of City Hall.

The Helen Earley Ensemble, joined by the Harlaxton RSL Brass Band and the Toowoomba City Cheerleaders will be on hand from 6.00pm to kick off the night’s celebrations and entertain us.

Of course Christmas would not be Christmas without the arrival of Santa. Council and the organisers of the CBD Christmas celebrations had to get in very early to let Santa know what a wonderful, caring Community we are and ensure he would have plenty of time to plan for himself, Mrs Claus and his sleigh, to ho ho ho their way from the North Pole, arriving at City Hall at 7pm to meet the children as the City Hall Christmas lights are turned on.

There won’t be much resting time though for Santa and Mrs Claus. They are inviting you to follow them by walking on the CBD footpaths, (not the street, as the streets will be open to traffic once Santa and his sleigh have passed), when they sleigh their way down Ruthven Street, as part of the Santa Street Parade. They will then turn  left into Margaret Street on their way to Grand Central’s Community Space, to help light up of the city’s largest community Christmas tree around 7.30pm.

Diane Edwards (Warr)
Media Officer
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Toowoomba Regional Council

Multicultural Global Fair In Toowoomba

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Multicultural Global Fair In Toowoomba


Global Fair is coming to the All Seasons Function Centre in Toowoomba on Friday, 30th November offering a fantastic range of gift ideas, product presentations, entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Various cause-oriented projects will also be highlighted to promote a spirit of fellowship and camaraderie


All are welcome to attend the Global Fair Expo with Free Admission from 10am  to 5pm. There will also be a Global Fair Dance Party with a live band from 6pm onwards. Tickets $30 at the door.

The All Seasons Function Centre is located on the corner of Tor and North Streets, Toowoomba.

Submitted by:
Mia Mereria,
CMSI International Pty Ltd
E: globalfair2018@gmail.com

Ultimate Twilight Shopping Experience ….

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Ultimate Twilight Shopping Experience ….

More than 60 local artisans will come together at Cobb+Co Museum for one night only to offer unique hand made products at the annual Hand Made Under the Stars twilight artisan market on next Thursday 22 November, 4pm-8pm.

Set amongst the Museum collection, visitors will have the opportunity to browse the best locally hand made products, with a glass of wine in hand, and chat directly with the people who make these quality wares.

There is live music, delicious food and drinks available to purchase, and there will also be wine, cheese and chocolate tastings on offer in our gourmet tasting area.

Hand Made Under the Stars is the ultimate twilight shopping experience and the perfect opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early while exploring the museum at night.

Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson,
Marketing Coordinator

USQ Professor Recognised For Life-saving Work

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USQ Professor Recognised For Life-saving Work

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has congratulated a former staff member on his nomination for the state’s Australian of the Year Awards.

Professor John Grant-Thomson AM RFD who spent 30 years with the University, was a finalist for the Queensland Senior Australian of the Year Award. The category recognises those aged 65 and over who continue to achieve and contribute to the nation.

Queensland Australian of the Year Award winners were announced at a ceremony held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 9th.

USQ Vice-Chancellor Geraldine Mackenzie commended Professor Grant-Thomson on his ongoing dedication to community.

“Since joining USQ in 1970, then known as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Darling Downs), Professor Grant-Thomson has forged a legacy based on service and innovation,” she said.

“He rose through the academic ranks to his role at USQ as a Professor of Medical Engineering, sharing his expertise with a new generation of trailblazers.”

While at the University, Professor Grant-Thomson invented and developed the Mansell Infant Retrieval System (now Neocot), a device currently transporting over 300 premature or critically-ill babies from every Australian State and Territory to major hospitals for specialist treatment.

“USQ has remained involved with the Neocot system over many years, with more than 30 final-year engineering students undertaking work-experience programs with Toowoomba manufacturer BAC Technologies,” Professor Mackenzie said.

Professor Grant-Thomson (right) with USQ graduate engineers Paul Priebbenow and Anthony Vadalma (Image courtesy of BAC Technologies)

BAC Technologies are currently employing five full-time USQ graduate engineers on the Neocot project, keeping the device updated and at the frontier of medical technology.

Professor Grant-Thomson also served in the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Army Medical Corps and spent three decades as a reservist, receiving Military Awards.

He was a member of the NASA team which established the Toowoomba Cooby Creek tracking station to research satellite communication systems culminating in man walking on the moon.

Submitted by:
Rhianwen Whitney
USQ Media

 

Advocating For Your Own Health

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Advocating For Your Own Health

The importance of being your own health advocate will be discussed at the next Twilight Talk at Toowoomba Hospital on Tuesday 20 November.The public lecture will be hosted by Darling Downs Health General Practice Liaison Officer Dr Theresa Johnson.

Dr Johnson will lead a presentation about ‘coordinating care between the hospital and your GP’. “When we go into hospital we are often at our lowest point of health,” Dr Johnson said. “We may also be emotional or even fearful, and our ability to communicate complete and accurate information about our health is often impacted.”

“However, there are things that we can do as patients and consumers of health care to ensure we are receiving complete and accurate care,”

During her presentation, Dr Johnson will discuss practical suggestions to improve continuity of care when transitioning in and out of hospital or seeing specialists as an outpatient. “Having on hand information or lists detailing your medical conditions, allergies, adverse events and general health history is just one simple way to improve the process,” Dr Johnson said.

“It’s really about being your own advocate when it comes to your own health, and if you can’t, then making sure you have someone who can advocate for you,” she said. The presentation will also include information about My Health Record and the potential benefits for consumers.

The Twilight Talk will be held at Toowoomba Hospital’s Unara Conference room from 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday 20 November.

For more information contact 4616 5581.

Submitted by:
Media Team
Media, Communication and Engagement Unit
Admin Building,
Baillie Henderson Hospital, Toowoomba

Furry Family Members Meet Santa At Grand Central

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Furry Family Members Meet Santa At Grand Central

Santa arrived at Grand Central on the weekend, causing much excitement amongst the children †and the pets! †of Toowoomba.

Grand Central Marketing Manager Marieke Bridgeman said the Centre was hosting Santa pet photography sessions again this year. “Last year’s Santa pet photos were a big hit, so they’re back again!” she said. m“We held our first session for the year on Sunday, and we have four more planned in the lead up to Christmas.”

The next dates for Grand Central’s Santa pet photography sessions are November 25, and December 2, 9 and 16. All sessions will be held in the Centre’s outdoor community space – Central Square between 4.30pm to 6.30pm on a Sunday.

Ms Bridgeman said bookings for the sessions are essential. “Simply go to our website www.grandcentralshopping.com.au to book online.

“Not only is it a great opportunity for fur babies to meet and greet with Santa, but we find some children who may be a bit hesitant to have a photo with Santa have more confidence when their furry friends can join in,” she said.

  • Sheree Kilby brought her adorable dogs Bonnie and Benson to Grand Central to meet Santa on Sunday.     
  • Toby was excited to meet Santa at Grand Central.  He’s asked for plenty of Schmackos in his Christmas stocking!
  • Marc Ware with Lucy at the first of Grand Central’s Santa pet photography sessions.

 For more information about Christmas activities at Grand Central, keep an eye on Grand Central’s Facebook page and visit www.grandcentralshopping.com.au.

Police Operation Cracks Down On Fake Registration Plates

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Police Operation Cracks Down On Fake Registration Plates


A police road safety operation focusing on motorists with fake registration plates and unregistered vehicles has launched across Queensland. The three-month operation code named Operation Quebec Yield will also involve officers targeting drivers for red light, mobile phone and seat belt offences.

Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police had recently noticed an increase in the number of fake or cloned number plates on Queensland roads. “We know those with false number plates are more likely to commit traffic offences and other criminal offences which puts our community at risk,” Superintendent Johnson said.

“Police use registration plates to trace stolen vehicles and vehicles involved in crime and life-endangering traffic offences such as disobeying red lights and speeding.”

Superintendent Johnson said motorists without proper vehicle registration are also not paying their fair share as a road user. “It also means the State Government has to foot the bill when motorists without insurance coverage cause crashes and injure others on our roads,” he said.

“In the last five years more than 70 people have lost their lives on our roads in crashes involving an unregistered vehicle while many more have been hospitalised and require medical treatment.”

The operation will include:
• Officers diligently checking all number plates on intercepted vehicles to ensure they are compliant;
• Educating motorists on how to replace standard and accessory plates where appropriate;
• Using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to detect unregistered/uninsured vehicles;
• Targeting drivers who run red lights, are distracted by their mobile phone or are not wearing their seat belts.

Operation Quebec Yield will run from November 1, 2018 until January 31, 2019.

Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

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Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

This open day, Sunday November 4th, we have art work on display completed by Toowoomba local – Roslyn Hartwig.  Her water paintings have gained many awards and she has a special collection “Essence of Toowoomba” is a series of watercolour paintings depicting iconic local scenes.

Everyone is welcome to come along to see her selected collection at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 4th November between 10am and 4pm.  Entry fee’s apply. 

Open Day Details:

Date:                            Sunday 4th November 2018

Time:                            10am through to 4pm

Entry Fees:                   $5.00 children/concession, $7.00 adults,

                                      $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 Debby on 0490 363 719.

Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Media & Publicity

 

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