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Culture Train Gears Up For Another Rendezvous

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Culture Train Gears Up For Another Rendezvous


In partnership with Queensland Government, BEMAC’s award-winning Culture Train is hitting the road again around regional areas this August in celebration of
Queensland Multicultural Month,
signalling the state’s largest and loudest celebration of the 300+ cultural heritages that
mosaic the state’s identity.

Like a torchbearer that weaves its way through the regional and remote areas of the state, Culture Train will once again be an integral part of Queensland Multicultural Month celebrations, visiting 15 locations throughout the state where the travelling collective of culturally diverse musicians will be delivering FREE performances and workshops to audiences.

Kicking off on Friday, August 17 with a workshop and performance in Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, as part of Quandamooka Festival, Culture Train will set off with its cast of five culturally diverse musicians on its journey through the heartland of regional Queensland.

Made up of Sarah Calderwood (Ireland), Marcelo Rosciano (Brazil), Gertrude Benjamin(Torres Strait Island/ Philippines), Minh Nguyen (Vietnam) and Ben Kashi (Iran), Culture Train 2018 will deliver a unique fusion of musical influences and instruments, performed by an exciting mix of emerging and established musicians whose cultural heritage may lie in far-flung countries around the globe, but who all call Queensland home.

This dynamic world music tour aims to illuminate and celebrate Queensland’s cultural diversity through music and storytelling, while promoting inclusion and the many benefits of intercultural communication and collaboration.

In addition to shining a light on the value of cultural diversity, Culture Train aims to bring communities together to collectively celebrate their multiculturalism and in so doing build positive
relationships in regional, rural and remote communities.

Don’t miss this exciting, award-winning music tour as it traverses the state in celebration of Queensland Multicultural Month, and revel in the sonic diversity we get to enjoy through the myriad of cultural influences that make up the incredible state of Queensland.

READ About The Artists: Click Here

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Friday, Aug 17 | Dunwich Hall | 12.30pm †1pm | workshop & performance
Saturday, Aug 18 | Dalby’s Delicious & Delightful Festival | 3.10pm performance &
| 6.40pm workshop
Sunday, Aug 19 | Chinchilla Markets | 10.40am †11.30am | Performance

Monday, Aug 20 | Roma State College | 10am †10.45am workshop
Tuesday, Aug 21 | Charleville SHS | 1pm †1.45pm workshop &
| 2.30pm †3pm school performance
Tuesday, Aug 21 | Charleville Cosmos Centre | 5.30pm †6.15pm 1st performance &
| 6.30pm †7.15pm 2nd performance
Thursday, Aug 23 | Longreach SHS | 9.10am †10.20am performance &
| 10.20am †11.30am workshop
Thursday, Aug 23 | Bird Cage Hotel | 6pm †6.30pm performance
Friday, Aug 24 | Barcaldine State School | 9am †9.45am workshop
Friday, Aug 24 | Emerald SHS | 2pm †2.50pm workshop
Saturday, Aug 25 | Rockhampton Cultural Festival | 6pm performance
Sunday, Aug 26 | Gladstone Multicultural Festival | 6.30pm performance
Monday, Aug 27 | Childers, Paragon Theatre | 5.30pm performance
Tuesday, Aug 28 | Cherbourg, South Burnett CTC Murgon Office | 1pm †2pm workshop
Wednesday, Aug 29 | Toowoomba, Harristown SHS | 2pm †2.45pm workshop & performance
| Toowoomba, Armitage Centre Heritage Bank Auditorium | 7pm performance
Thursday, Aug 30 | Ipswich, Springfield Central Library | 5.30pm †6.30pm performance
Friday, Aug 31 | Brisbane, Queensland Multicultural Centre | 7pm performance

For further information contact: BEMAC Marketing and Communications Officer: Christine Rossouw  E: christiner@acsl.org.au

Celebrating One World With Many Faces

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Celebrating One World With Many Faces

A blend of world cultures will come together this weekend for the annual Toowoomba Languages and Cultures Festival. Now in its 13th year, the festival will be a celebration of song, dance and food with this year’s theme titled †One World, Many Faces.

Held in Queens Park on Sunday, Toowoomba Regional Council Tourism and Events portfolio leader Cr Geoff McDonald said the award-winning event was a chance to showcase more than 200 different cultural groups that now call the Toowoomba Region home.

“We’re extremely proud of the diversity we have in this region and this festival is a way to celebrate all of those different cultures,” he said. “You can travel the world in six hours at the festival.”

“There will be a range of music on the day including Bustamento playing Carribean music, the Mad Mariachi Mexican Band, through to the African Fusion Band. There are also a number of local acts including the Ezidi Community Dance Group and Youth Dance.

“You will be able to get the tastebuds flowing at the cultural kitchen with international cooking demonstrations taking place throughout the day. In addition to this there will be arts, crafts, displays, market stalls, a mindful wellbeing expo and kids will be able to enjoy the inflatable rides all day for only $2.”

“The festival is a great day to share in the special traditions that each group is proud to display” Cr McDonald said.

Ticket prices are $10 for adults with children under 18 admitted for free.
More information is available at the festival website www.TLCFestival.com.au

Council partners with the Toowoomba International Multicultural Society (TIMS), the Multicultural Development Association, Centacare, Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Queensland (MLTAQ), USQ Multicultural Centre, Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, Carers Queensland and Mercy Community Services to stage the day.

The event is supported by the Queensland Government through Multicultural Affairs Queensland.

Submitted by:
Brendan Steinhardt
Principal Media and Strategic Relations
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
Toowoomba Regional Council

National Science Week At Cobb+Co Museum

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National Science Week At Cobb+Co Museum

Visitors to Cobb+Co Museum will be able to experience the museum after dark on Friday 17 August for a fun-filled night of science activities for all ages to celebrate National Science Week.

Curiouser & Curiouser is a one night only special event to celebrate our Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland exhibition, that will spark the minds of young and old with a science show, hands-on science activities and live music set in the surrounds of the iconic Cobb+Co Museum.

Queensland Museum Acting CEO Dr Jim Thompson said the Curiouser & Curiouser event would give Toowoomba audiences the chance to learn more about the latest science innovations shaping our world while enjoying the atmosphere of the Museum at night. “Guests will be able to explore the Museum and see an array of science innovations inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Dr Thompson said.
“The event offers something for everyone with a variety of activities including holograms, light/liquid nitrogen demonstrations, drones, robotics, 3D printing and a science show. “We are proud to be able to celebrate National Science Week across all of the campuses within the Queensland Museum Network and focus on sharing some of our many treasures and discoveries within our Museums, and to connect and inspire our visitors with the wonders of science.”

National Science Week will run from 11 †19 August 2018 with events, activities, talks and shows for every age group, across the country, and it also presents an important opportunity to showcase the contributions of Australian scientists to the world we live in.

Curiouser & Curiouser is proudly supported by Inspiring Australia.
Date: Friday 17 August 2018
Time: 5pm until 8pm.
Tickets: $15 per adult and $10 per child and under 5 are FREE.

Bookings are essential and to book please visit www.cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au


Submitted by:
Kristy Hayes
Marketing Coordinator

The First Sermon On The Downs Anniversary

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The First Sermon On The Downs Anniversary

To celebrate the achievements of this great pioneer, the Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust
of Australia, Queensland, is holding a free Open Day from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn in Drayton. A church service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. By “Glennie” who will arrive at the Inn in a sulky. The parishioners from St Matthews, St Mark’s, St Luke’s and St John’s churches will walk the final few hundred metres to the Inn, reminiscent of how people would have travelled to church in 1848.

At the end of the service the donation of the white picket fence that once stood at St Matthew’s church, will be recognised by the unveiling of a plaque. Following this everyone is invited to enjoy their BYO picnic lunch in the grounds †refreshments will be on sale.

A talk on the Rev. Benjamin Glennie will take place, as will entertainment by the children from the Drayton State School. The girls from the Glennie School will be acting as guides for the day and their choir will boost the singing of the hymns during the church service.

Everyone is welcome to come to enjoy the celebrations.
For a short history of Benjamin Glennie – CLICK HERE
Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Publicity & Media
Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland)
59 Brisbane Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
E: royalbullsheadinn@gmail.com  W: www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/

To protect, conserve and celebrate Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage.

Aurizon Puts Good Vision On Track

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Aurizon Puts Good Vision On Track
Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail freight operator, has announced that it has awarded a grant to fund the school vision screening in a large part of South-West Queensland. Australian charity Essilor Vision Foundation is the beneficiary of funding under the “Aurizon Community Giving Fund.” The initiative, named the “Aurizon School Vision Screening Program,” will target, mainly, primary schools in Chinchilla, Brigalow, Dalby, Jondaryan, Oakey, Murphy’s Creek, Helidon, Ashwell and Grandchester, as well as Wilsonton in Toowoomba †a distance of some 241 kilometres. Each day, Aurizon trains pass by these communities as they connect miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets. Screening commenced 7th and 8th of August, at Chinchilla State High School and Brigalow and Kogan State Schools. Essilor Vision Foundation CEO Greg Johnson said, “The Foundation was over the moon when it received the news about the success of its giving fund application. “We’ve been screening schools across Australia for almost three years, predominately in major cities. Aurizon has given us the opportunity to take our screening to places we’d never thought of visiting.” Screening will be undertaken by final year students of QUT’s School of Optometry and Vision Science under the supervision of volunteer local optometrists. If children do not meet the screening criteria they will be referred for a comprehensive examination to optometry practices who have agreed to forego their usual fee and bulk-bill. If prescription spectacles are required they will be provided at no cost. Kev Taske, Aurizon’s Regional Operations Manager based in Toowoomba said, “The company is delighted to fund the Aurizon School Vision Screening Program through its Community Giving Fund.“At Aurizon, we value health and wellbeing and understand that screening programs like this are important in identifying potential issues early.” “With the program providing young children who have poor vision with a pair of spectacles and enabling them to be able read with confidence, or see a whiteboard more clearly, will really make a difference. We are looking forward to hearing more about the program’s results from the Essilor Vision Foundation,” said Mr Taske. Mr Johnson urged principals of other local schools with an interest in the program to contact him on mobile 0498 015 230 or by email at greg.johnson@essilorvisionfoundation.org.au
Submitted by: Greg JOHNSON Chief Executive Officer, Essilor Vision Foundation
Donate now for Better Life through Better Sight Level 3, 77 Parramatta Road Silverwater NSW 2128 PO Box 6113 DC Silverwater NSW 1811 Mobile: +61 (0)498 015 230 Fax: +61 2 9748 731

Commander Grant Edwards Lends His Strength To Unleash the Beast

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Commander Grant Edwards Lends His Strength To Unleash the Beast

Commander Grant Edwards, a mental health advocate who once held the crown as Australia’s strongest man, has pulled a 7.5 tonne Lifeline Darling Downs truck with his sheer strength in support of the Unleash the Beast Writing and Wellbeing Symposium.

The truck-pull took place in front of students from Years 5 and 6 at Middle Ridge State School, Toowoomba. “Regardless of the audience, it is always a challenge to make sure I can actually make these objects move,” he said.As one of the keynote speakers at the upcoming Unleash the Beast Writing and Wellbeing Symposium with Peter FitzSimons and Allan Sparkes, Commander Edwards prepares to share the impact of policing, how he dealt with PTSD, and how he finds being a strong man physically doesn’t always mean being a strong man mentally.

“It was probably the greatest wake-up in my life when I realised I actually wasn’t mentally strong. You may be able to move a 7.5 tonne truck for Lifeline Darling Downs and South West Qld, but you can be exceptionally weak mentally. It is not a bad thing, and it is certainly not something to be embarrassed about, but rather you get stronger by talking about it and dealing with it,” he said.

Commander Edwards, who has just returned from secondment to New York, where he was asked to pull a truck for the New York Police Department, also addressed the students on bullying, internet safety and mental health.

For further information visit www.unleashthebeast.net.au

 

Ergon, Energex Recruiting 100 Apprentices

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Ergon, Energex Recruiting 100 Apprentices

Ergon Energy will have a strong focus on employing locals when they recruit the next generation of power industry field and substation crews through an apprenticeship recruitment campaign.


General Manager Operational Support Jeff Green said Ergon and Energex were offering 100 positions at 47 locations across the state, including 12 new roles in South West Queensland.
Mr Green said five apprentices would be selected to start with Ergon in Toowoomba early in 2019, along with two in Dalby and one each in Warwick, Stanthorpe, Chinchilla, Roma and Charleville.

“Most apprenticeships are offered to local people so they can develop their skills while remaining in the community with their family and friends,” he said.

Mr Green said this year’s recruitment campaign would again aim to produce a diverse range of successful applicants, including greater proportions of women and candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

“The network businesses have a strong focus on being representative of the communities they serve, so I encourage people of all backgrounds, whether they are soon to complete Year 12 or are mature-aged, to consider applying for this great opportunity to learn a valuable trade,” he said.

Mr Green said the apprenticeship intake demonstrated Ergon and Energex’s commitment to ensuring they had the front-line staff required now and into the future to deliver a safe and reliable electricity supply to customers.

“The importance of having a highly trained workforce is evident from our response to natural disasters right across the state, when hundreds of crews work to restore power to communities impacted by cyclones, storms and floods,” he said.

“Most of the crews working in those situations began their careers in the industry as apprentices, just like next year’s intake will, and the value and reliance the community places on their work is clear for all to see.”

Apprenticeships available vary by location and include electronics and communications technician, distribution linesperson, transmission linesperson, cable jointer, mechanical trade (diesel fitting) and electrician.

For more information or to apply, visit the Ergon website. Applications close at 11pm on Monday, August 20.

Submitted by
Rod Rehbein
Senior Corporate Communications Advisor
11 Enterprise Street, Bundaberg QLD 4670

 

Tickets Galloping Away!

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Tickets Galloping Away!

Toowoomba Hospice has sold over 130 tickets for next month’s Race Day to be held in the Clive Berghofer Atrium at Clifford Park.

Chairman of the Toowoomba Hospice Association Mr. Graham Barron OAM said he was very happy with the early response  to their 15th Annual Race Day coming up on the 8th of September. “We hope to have 300 attending on the day to make it a successful event.  This year we have made a couple of changes in the hope to entice everyone to dig a bit deeper to help us raise $20,000!”

The race day is one of the Hospices’ major fundraising/social events, with the money raised being used to assist the daily operations of this important community facility providing free palliative care for adults.

Mr. Barron said tickets are only $85.00 and can be purchased from the Toowoomba Hospice in O’Quinn Street. (Phone in during normal business hours on 07 4659 8500 or email events@toowoombahospice.org.au .  Ticket price includes entry to the races, a complimentary drink upon arrival, canapes and a delicious 2 course meal.

There will be prizes for best hat, best dressed female and best dressed male.  There will also be a ballot box silent auction and a live auction “We have been donated a Baby-Q from Top of the Range Heating & BBQs (thank you) so if there are any other businesses who would like to donate a prize(s) they can contact our Administration and Fundraising Manger Mark at the Hospice” said Mr. Barron.

Finally, Mr. Barron wanted to reassure all those who donate money to the Hospice; that it stays in our region.  “The Hospice is a Local Charity and I am very proud to say that the money raised locally stays locally to support local businesses, companies, families and individuals.”
(left: Hospice Chairman Graham Barron and Hospice Volunteer Barb Bissett preparing some of the many prizes to be won at this year’s charity ‘Racing into Spring’ Race Day!)

Submitted by:
Mark Munro
Administration and Fundraising Manager
Toowoomba Hospice
PO Box 6463
Clifford Gardens Qld 4350
Ph: 07 46598500 Fax: 07 46598511
www.toowoombahospice.org.au

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