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Toowoomba’s Cooee Welcome To International Students

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Toowoomba’s Cooee Welcome To International Students

As part of Study Toowoomba, the Cooee Mayoral International Student Welcome has delivered a welcome for new and continuing international students in our region, held on Sunday, 25th February at Cobb+Co Museum.

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio provided the official welcome to students and highlighted the benefits that International students bring to the local community, and then USQ Chancellor, John Dornbusch addressed the assembly, welcoming students on behalf of the University.

Anne Antonio met with cousin, Mayor Paul Antonio at Cobb + Co Museum
Helen Nolan (USQ Marketing) seen chatting with Cr Nancy Summerfield

The event included indigenous smoking ceremony and dance performances, activities and food options with a distinctive Aussie flavour, an introduction to native animals and reptiles, whipcracking, leather plaiting and sheep dog demonstration (see below).

The Welcome attracted almost 900 people including University students, school students, adult migrant English program students, host families, education representatives and community members.

International education and training contributes $43 million to the local economy.

The student welcome is a Study Toowoomba initiative delivered by Toowoomba Regional Council, Trade and Investment Queensland and the University of Southern Queensland.

Photo Report:

Sheep Dog Demonstration

 

 

 

Koala Bear in the workshop
Rapt in Reptile show with David Wiedman
Beautiful little Squirrel Gliders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is proposed the official welcome by the Mayor will commence at 2:10pm.

 

 

 

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Interview & photo opportunities.

 

 

 

 

Michael Duff
Media Relations Officer
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
 
Toowoomba Regional Council

Toowoomba Celebrates Chinese Year Of The Dog

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Toowoomba Celebrates Chinese Year Of The Dog

Experience Chinese culture as Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) celebrates the 2018 Chinese (Lunar) New Year at the Civic Precinct on Sunday 25 February from 10am to 2pm.

This free event is a time for families to come together and wish for good luck in the coming year, all while enjoying and appreciating the grandeur of Chinese culture.

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio says the celebrations stand testament to our region’s diversity. “This is the largest Chinese New Year celebration that Toowoomba Region has seen,” Mayor Antonio said. “It marks a proud moment for our community to come together as we celebrate our diversity, prosperity and acceptance.

“Our region is rapidly growing, and it’s great to see the inclusion and celebration of other cultures, he said. “We are also delighted to have an opportunity to highlight Council’s developing international partnership with the Yuecheng District, Shaoxing.”

The celebrations brought a range of exciting entertainment for all ages, with a live Lion Dance performance by Brisbane dance group Red Dragon. Entertainment also included a Chinese orchestra, Chinese puppet show, Chinese calligraphers, Ma Jong classes, cooking and martial arts demonstrations and a school choir.

Parents were encouraged to bring the kids dressed in their best Oriental attire to the Civic Precinct, as the event hosted a best dressed Asian costume competition for school-aged children.

Photo Report:

Dragon Dancers
A close look at the Dragon mask
Martial Arts display

 

 

 

 

 

 


The event is supported by TRC, Taoist Tai Chi   Association, and Pure Land Learning Centre

 

 

 

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Book Your Seat At Free 2018 Seniors’ Concert

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Book Your Seat At Free 2018 Seniors’ Concert

Round up a group of friends for Toowoomba Regional Council’s free 2018 Seniors’ Concert series, Classics with Cathy, featuring popular southern Queensland entertainer Cathy Drummond.

The concerts will showcase a celebration of numbers made famous by legendary songbirds such as Karen Carpenter, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and more.

Doors open at 9.30am with a complimentary morning tea followed by the concert and sing-along from 10am to noon.

Bookings are essential, so please call 131 872 or visit a customer service centre to reserve a place.

Dates and venues are:

Toowoomba’s All Seasons Function Centre on Tuesday, February 27
Crow’s Nest Community & RSL Centre on Wednesday, February 28
Oakey Cultural Centre on Thursday, March 1
Kingsthorpe War Memorial Hall on Monday, March 5
Pittsworth Function Centre on Tuesday, March 6
Yarraman Hall on Wednesday, March 7
Millmerran Cultural Centre on Thursday, March 8, and
Clifton Nirvana Aged Care on Friday, March 9

The concerts are sponsored by Toowoomba Regional Council with organisational input from Council’s Community Development branch.

Nominations Open For QCF Philanthropist Of The Year Awards

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Nominations Open For QCF Philanthropist Of The Year Awards

The Queensland Community Foundation (QCF) is looking for people in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs who contribute their time and money for the good of others.

Nominations are being sought for the Philanthropy Awards, a kind of ‘Oscars for Philanthropists’, run every year. The awards recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to a charity or community service through donating time, money, or inspiring generosity in others.

The QCF was established over 20 years ago as an enduring source of funds to serve those in need.  In 2015, a QCF sub-fund was established locally †the Toowoomba Regional Community Fund (TRCF). TRCF chair Joy Mingay said being generous in helping others is something we should all support and celebrate.

Jan Knox from Hallmark Property accepting the QCF SME Philanthropist of the Year award at last year’s awards ceremony.

“Toowoomba people have an incredibly giving spirit, and we have a lot of local philanthropists who generously donate their time and money to help others,” she said. “The Awards honour community members and organisations throughout Queensland who make outstanding philanthropic contributions, and I’d love to see some nominees from our local region being recognised for their good work.”

2017 QCF SME Philanthropist of the Year was Hallmark Property from Toowoomba,were nominated by Vanguard Landry Services.  I’m hoping to see more winners from the Darling Downs this year.”  Ms Mingay said nominations close on March 23, with the winners to be announced and presented at an event to be held in Brisbane in June. 

There are five award categories:

§  Corporate Award †for a corporation or business (more than 200 employees) that has created a culture of philanthropy with their organisation and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to philanthropy.

§  SME Award †this award recognises a small business (less than 200 employees) whose grass-roots level of charitable support has impacted the local community.

§  Community Award †recognises an outstanding individual, family or family foundation with a proven record of exceptional financial generosity and volunteer leadership to one or more Queensland based non-profit organisations. The recipient of this award will have the privilege of nominating a charity of their choice to receive a $2,000 donation sponsored by The Public Trustee.

§  Emerging Award †this award will honour an innovative, emerging philanthropist, team of students or giving circle, whose significant early achievements embody the qualities that define philanthropic excellence, including outstanding generosity and creativity.  This Award is not about the biggest cheque, financial contribution, or largest public profile, and will recognise an individual, or a group of young people aged 17-35 years.  The recipient of this award will be able to nominate a charity of their choice to receive a $2,000 donation sponsored by QIC.

§  Higher Education Award †the QCF Higher Education Philanthropist of the Year Award will recognise an outstanding individual, family or family foundation with a proven record of exceptional financial generosity and volunteer leadership to one or more Queensland based tertiary education institutions.  The recipient of this award will be able to nominate a charity of their choice to receive a $2,000 donation sponsored by QUT.

Visit qcf.org.au for more information on the award categories and how to nominate.

 ABOUT THE QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (QCF)

§  Launched in 1997, the QCF will distribute $2.5 million to charities in 2018.   A charitable trust, the QCF is a state leader in promoting philanthropy, and creates opportunities for non-profits to grow in the quest to deliver quality effective community services.

§  QCF celebrated their 20th anniversary last year.  They have distributed over $20 million for charitable purposes since 1997, creating lasting change for more than 300 charities each year.

§  The QCF was established as an enduring source of funds to serve those in need.  With QCF, your generosity can help generations to come.  Donations are carefully managed, prudently invested and the income distributed to provide continuing support for local charitable causes.

§  The Founding Sponsors of the Queensland Community Foundation are QIC (owner of Grand Central) and The Public Trustee.  Money given to the QCF is prudently managed by the Public Trustee of Queensland and Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), one of Australia’s leading investment advisors.  Running costs are also met by these two sponsors.

ABOUT THE TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COMMUNITY FUND (TRCF)

  • The Toowoomba Regional Community Fund provides an opportunity to give back and improve our local community in which we live and care about… to ‘give where you live’.
  • It was launched in 2015, with Grand Central donating $50,000 over five years to the local fund.
  • TRCF is aimed at strengthening the community by facilitating giving and by partnering with donors to build an enduring source of funding from which to support charitable projects.
  • The regional grants program aims to support eligible charitable organisations providing local service delivery in areas such as aged care, family support, children, health and welfare, youth and arts.
  • By donating and/or leaving a bequest to QCF for the Toowoomba Regional Community Fund you are helping create a lasting legacy.
  • To find out more about how you can ‘give where you live’ contact QCF on 3360 3854 or email enquiries@qcf.org.au.  All donations are tax-deductible.

Submitted by:
Diane Balke
Community  Liaisons Manager
Grand Central Shopping Centre
Toowoomba

 

Highfields Fitness & Recreation Community Expo

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Highfields Fitness & Recreation Community Expo

Highfields Fitness & Recreation Centre is hosting a Community Expo focussed on fitness and recreation on Sunday 18 February 2018.

Toowoomba Regional Council Environment and Community Committee Chair Cr Geoff McDonald said the expo aims to bring together agencies and service providers to showcase the products they have on offer.

“An example of Council’s commitment to good Health is the award-winning CHANGE Project which has a host of low-cost programs designed to offer simple tips that promote healthy cooking, eating and exercise regimes.

“The Highfields fitness and community expo is an opportunity for the residents to come along and talk to providers about the support they can give the community in meeting their fitness goals,” Cr McDonald said.
There will be a whole host of community groups, recreational and sporting clubs at the expo that could be your next leisure pursuit. The day will be a fun and informative event and will bring together groups including our local emergency services, sporting, recreation and fitness clubs. There will be plenty of activities for young and old to get involved in on the day.”

Friends of the Library are having a book sale. Fitness groups will be supplying in-body scans and group fitness demos plus there will be food stalls, children’s activities, skating and scooter workshops, Boga Mat classes, Downs Little Lifeguard demos and much much more. Stall holders will be hosting an information/static display or showcasing their services by activity or demonstration or by providing promotional material.

There will also be representatives from Queensland Fire and Rescue, Highfields Senior Citizens, Bluerhythmix Dance, Highfields Football Club (Soccer), Highfields & District Junior Rugby League Club Inc, Highfields Scout Group as well as NDIS service providers.

“If your New Year’s resolution was to get more involved in the community or get fit, this may be the perfect opportunity to follow through, meet some people and join a local club,” Cr McDonald said.

About the Expo

Where: Highfields Fitness and Recreation Centre, 1 O’Brien Rd Highfields – 07 4699 6530
When: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Sunday 18 February 2018
Expo stalls will be open from 9am to 12pm and activities will run from 8am to 4pm.
Entry cost will be $10 (family), $4 (adult), $2 (student/child). The entry fee includes the use of the aquatic centre so bring your swimmers.

For more information about the Highfields Fitness and Recreation Expo go to www.tr.qld.gov.au/hfractivities

Can You Help On Australia Day?

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Can You Help On Australia Day?


This week we celebrate all that’s great about this wonderful place we call home †Australia.

And this week, Toowoomba and Ipswich Blood Donor Centres need more locals to ‘do something special’ and donate blood.

Both centres are open on the Australia Day public holiday, and more donors are needed this Friday 26 and Saturday 27 January to help save lives.

TOOWOOMBA BLOOD DONOR CENTRE

661 Ruthven Street (Enter via Bernoth Centre, parking at rear)

Needs aother 25 whole blood donors this week
Needs another 40 plasma donors this week

IPSWICH BLOOD DONOR CENTRE

L1 Riverlink Medical Centre, 7 Lowry Street (parking underneath)

Needs another 20 whole blood donors this week
Needs another 5 plasma donors this week

Thanks everyone, enjoy your weekend!

Submitted by:
Sandee Thompson
Community Relations Officer †Toowoomba / Ipswich
Australian Red Cross Blood Service
661 Ruthven Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350

 

 

 

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Australia Day In Toowoomba Region

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Australia Day In Toowoomba Region

Australians all let us rejoice!!!  It’s Australia Day!!!   Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Mayor Paul Antonio is urging one and all to go to a community event and celebrate Australia Day, Friday January 26th.

“Whether it’s an old fashioned Aussie barbie, bush dance, rafting race or a pool party you are looking for, the Toowoomba Region has a ridgy didge event within cooee of you to celebrate our national day.”

“From sack races to sheep shearing, Aboriginal dance to farming ingenuity…….. There is something for everybody at the events throughout our region”, Mayor Antonio said,” But the one thing we should be doing on Australia Day is rejoicing.”

“Living in Australia we should all rejoice in our lucky country, rejoice in the values that we hold dear and rejoice in the freedoms we enjoy.

Toowoomba Regional Council Australia Day committee chair Cr Mike Williams said Australia Day awards would be presented at functions to a host of worthy achievers. “Local committees have awarded these honours in recognition of outstanding service by people in their respective fields.

“It is pleasing to see people rewarded for their volunteer contributions and community service,” he said.

Events Summary

Crows Nest
7.00am to 12pm, Centenary Park, Charlotte Street, Crows Nest
Breakfast, Waltzing Matilda re-enactment, music and bush dancing
9.00am awards ceremony

Cambooya
8.00am to 10.30am, Cambooya Recreation Grounds, Lucy Street, Cambooya
Free breakfast will be available from 8am and the ceremony will start at 9am.

Clifton
7.00am to 9.30am, F. E. Logan Hall, Meara Place, Clifton
Free breakfast will be served from 7am and the ceremony will start at 8am.

Goombungee
8.30am to 11.00am, Goombungee Public Hall
There will be a community breakfast with entertainment including vocalist performance, jumping castle and face painting. Award ceremony at 10.00am
11.00am to 6.00pm, Pool party at Goombungee Pool. Free entry, inflatable fun, canteen and sausage sizzle.

Highfields
8.30am to 5.00pm, Highfields Pioneer Village, 73 Wirraglen Road, Highfields
A variety of events all through the day including the official opening of the new shearing shed, miniature train rides etc.
Official ceremony for Australia Day including awards †2.00pm

Millmerran/Cecil Plains
7.00am to 9.30am, Millmerran Lions Park, Mary Street
Awards from 9.30am with games and other activities to follow

Oakey
7.30am to noon, Arthur Shooter Park, Stanley Street, Oakey
Oakey District Australia Day awards ceremony at 8.30am

Pittsworth

7.00am to 12.00pm, Pittsworth Pioneer Village, Pioneer Way, Pittsworth
Awards ceremony from 9am and other attractions include †Postle gift sprint, Ridgy Didge Bush Band, many games and activities for adults and children, breakfast available (tea, coffee, damper and more)

Toowoomba
8.00am to 1.00pm, Picnic Point, Tourist Road, Toowoomba
9.30am †Toowoomba awards ceremony

Yarraman
Errol Munt Park playground area 7.30am -10.00 am
Clean Up Australia Day followed by a free sausage sizzle.

Anniversary Celebrations Postponed

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Anniversary Celebrations Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the North Toowoomba Bowls Club has postponed their 70th Anniversary Celebrations to a date to be advised later this year. A planned Triples competition for this Friday, 26th January, would have commemorated the very exact day that the club was formed 70 years ago.

While the date, 26th January, is now of national significance in Australia, back in 1948 it was just like any other day of the week and just happened to be the date a group of Toowoomba citizens got together and formed a bowls club in North Toowoomba, on the corner of Lemnos Street & Elworthy Street.

From humble beginnings, as a sparse paddock, the club has progressed to be one of the premier bowls club’s in the region, with two superb, 8 rink bowls greens that are the envy of every bowls club, and excellent club house facilities to meet the needs of not only bowls club members, but accommodate the Harlaxton RSL Sub Branch; the Harlaxton RSL Brass Band and the Jazz Society of Toowoomba.

For further information about joining the club or playing social bowls, contact the North Toowoomba Bowls Club on 4639 2338, email ntbc@bigpond.com or go to NTBC Facebook page.

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