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Country Culinary Creations For Australia’s Hospitality Creme De La Creme

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Country Culinary Creations For Australia’s Hospitality Creme De La Creme

A handpicked selection of the region’s most sought-after produce will be served to some of Australia’s up and coming hospitality stars on Monday night, July 3rd..

Toowoomba based, award-winning chef Amanda Hinds is creating a three-course Darling Downs inspired menu for young chefs, restaurateurs and waiters participating in this year’s Electrolux Appetite For Excellence Awards (Australia’s only national hospitality awards program).

The culinary experience, which will take place at Wellcamp Airport, will feature a variety of free-range produce exclusive to the region.

Ms Hinds, who is a huge advocate of supporting local farmers, said the menu would provide just a ‘morsel’’ of what’s on offer in the region.

Guests will dine on sorghum, premier 150-day Black Angus Oakey Beef, quail, Lockyer Valley root vegetables, a tribute dish to iconic Sutton’s Farm apples and Queensland’s first truffles of the season, both Granite Belt specialities.

“We have a very different culinary experience unlike anything else in Australia and it’s wonderful to be able to collaborate with Tourism Darling Downs to show the future stars of Australia’s hospitality industry what we have in this rich agricultural heartland,” said Ms Hinds, whose former Bundaberg restaurant, Indulge Café and Bistro was a two-time winner of The Brisbane Times Good Food Guide People’s Choice Award in 2015 and 2016. 

Electrolux Appetite For Excellence program director Ms Phee Gardner said every year, participants were taken to a different region to meet and learn from incredible producers, farmers, harvesters and growers. “We are looking forward to coming to Queensland and in particular touring the Oakey Beef Exports (Oakey), Banyard Game Birds (Pittsworth) and Kerwee Feedlot (Jondaryan) while we are on the Darling Downs.

“A very important component of what we want to showcase to the future stars of the culinary world is the importance of creating a sustainable industry for young professionals and the industry alike. This produce tour goes beyond the produce itself and delves into the farmers’ knowledge and science of what they do every day and why Australian produce is so good,” said Ms Gardner.

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Regional Director Mr Richard Routley said the dinner would provide a great platform to promote the Darling Downs’ high quality beef, grains and horticultural produce to a national audience “The Darling Downs is Australia’s premier agricultural food bowl and it’s great to see our produce receive the recognition and attention it deserves,” said Mr Routley.

About 65 people will attend the industry dinner at the airport, including the 17 award participants and key stakeholders Mary-Jane Morse (Meat and Livestock Australia), Kylie Roberts (Porkstars) and Pat Gleeson (Oakey Beef Exports). Event supporters include Wellcamp Airport, Banyard Quail, Paddock to Potager, Suttons Cidery, 9Dorf, The Barefoot Baker, Stahmann Farms, Combined Farmers of the Lockyer Valley, Mac Foods Toowoomba and George the Truffle Man.

*The Electrolux Appetite For Excellence application process started in January and culminates in the crowning of the young chef, young waiter and young restaurateur of the year 2017 at a star-studded awards night in Noosa on August 14.

Submitted by:
Karen McKinley
Media and Communications manager
The Punch Group

 

 

 

Senior Constable Brett Forte Family Fundraiser Auto Show -Toowoomba

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Senior Constable Brett Forte Family Fundraiser Auto Show -Toowoomba

The Brett Forte Car & Bike Fundraiser is on Saturday 8th July at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, starting at 1pm and running till 5.30pm. If there is ever a time for the car & bike community to pull together, well folks this is it! All money raised on the day will be donated to this very loving family.  So if you’re into Cars, Bikes, Hotrods, Retro, Ole Skool, New Skool, Customs or whatever is your pride & joy, we want you.!!

Our ever reliable food stalls will be there along with lots of things to look at.

A kind donation is all you have to pay for spectators and display vehicles entry.

# Spectator (donation) parking will be through the main gate then turn right up to sideshow alley.

# Display vehicles (donation) will be the 1st gate on the left (signage) just before you get to the main gate. You will then be directed along the road to the entry of the main oval.

This is a Tribute Event as well as a Fundraiser,  for both vehicle participants and spectators. Everyone will be most welcome and we look forward to saying hello and thanking you for every bit of support.


Senior Constable Brett Forte suffered fatal gunshot wounds when  ambushed by a wanted man in the Lockyer Valley in May, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Susie and three children. Please note: All proceeds will go to his [Brett’s] family.

All Car Clubs, Bike Clubs, whatever club you’re in, we want your support. So lock this date in and share with everyone. Any questions Please call Wazza 0407 951 755.

Submitted by:
Andy Kaye
Toowoomba’s Ole Skool Krome
Facebook Page [Toowoomba’s Ole Skool Krome]

Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

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Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

National Trust of Australia (QLD) Toowoomba Branch

Old style handicrafts are again on show at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn where our displays will cater for both the young, and the young at heart. There will be lace making, textiles and knife making to mention a few. Drop on in during our Open Day and see how these crafts were done before machines. Don’t forget the fire will be going and fresh soup and crusty bread will be on offer.
While yo’u’re there, why not become a member of the National Trust. Being a member gives you free entry into every National Trust building within Australia. Membership forms are available from the Royal Bull’s Head Inn during our upcoming Open Day on the 2nd July 2017.

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bulls 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 0402 138 751.

Additional Details: The Royal Bull’s Head Inn is also available for private bookings, High Tea’s, Afternoon Tea’s.

For further information, email: Toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org or message our Facebook page.

Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Media and Publicity
Toowoomba Branch – National Trust of Australia

Ladies Day Makes A Difference…

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Ladies Day Makes A Difference…

Whilst the ladies sipped champagne and watched their men get tackled, $5,000 was raised to support the Toowoomba Hospice Adopt A Room Campaign.

Event Organiser, Ms Teagan Killen said Ladies Day for Toowoomba Rangers Rugby Union Club is an annual event for  wives, girlfriends, partners, mothers, grandmothers and any other female supporters “The ladies came along and enjoyed the festivities in the marque which was erected on the oval for the day, whilst enjoying some drinks and food and watching the guys tough it out on the field.”

Each year a charity is selected and funds raised on the day go to that charity. This year Rangers decided to donate the money raised on the day to The Toowoomba Hospice.  The Hospice was chosen this year because one of the club’s long-time supporters, Rob (Robbo) Armstrong passed away at the Hospice earlier this year after a short illness and the excellent care and compassion provided to him and his family was greatly appreciated, said Ms Killen.

Toowoomba Hospice Administration and fundraising Manager Mr Mark Munro said it was clubs like the Toowoomba Rangers Rugby Club that help us in our mission to provide quality care in partnership with the community for those with a terminal illness. “we rely on the support of our entire community whether it is community groups/clubs, businesses, companies or individuals we need their help.”

Graham Barron OAM (Toowoomba Hospice Chairman), Teagan Killen (Ladies Day Event Organiser), Danny Wiedman (Secretary Toowoomba Rangers Rugby Club), Andrea Hohn from Connolly’s Lawyers (Ladies Day Major Sponsor)

Mr Munro expressed his sincere thanks on behalf of the Hospice to Ms Killen and her band of helpers; who do a wonderful job in promoting and running the day each year. “The commitment and energy from Teagan and her team of helpers in putting on a day like this for over 100 women each year is a testament to the Rangers Rugby Club.   Raising money isn’t easy today and this fantastic donation of $5,000 shows their commitment in ensuring ‘Ladies Day’ is a great success for those who attend and for their chosen beneficiary -  I thank you!”.

A special Game Day Jersey for the A Grade team was designed with the charity in mind (Hospice butterfly on the front and back) and all the jerseys are auctioned off after the game.  It was with great pleasure that a cheque for $5000 was presented to the Chairman of  The Toowoomba Hospice.

The Toowoomba Hospice is located in O’Quinn Street, Harristown and provides palliative care based on mutual respect, trust and individual needs.

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

 

Country Show Coming to Cambooya

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Country Show Coming to Cambooya

Singer/songwriter Johnny Greenwood coming from a rural background was influenced towards Country Music at an early age. After learning to accompany himself on guitar  and performing at local concerts, talent quests etc., he moved to the city to make a name for himself as a singer and entertainer.

Now a veteran of more than thirty five years, he has recorded around 120 songs and sold more than 100,000 units for record companies such as W & G, Sunset, RCA, EMI and currently records for Colonial. His biggest sellers have been his own ‘Goondiwindi Grey’ song which at one stage with RCA made hit parade charts and outsold singles by Elvis Presley, David Bowie and The Sweet in Australia; together with ‘Tibrogargan’, probably his most requested song about the old aboriginal legend of Queensland’s Glasshouse Mountains and trucking songs like ‘The Singing Transport Man’ and ‘My Dad Was A Road Train Man’. Later numbers such as ‘This Land’s A Part Of You And Me’, ‘He Kept It All Australian’, ‘Our Old Flag’ and ‘The Man In Black Has Gone’ (all his own compositions) have also proved popular.
Johnny has worked more than 3000 professional performances during his career in all types of venues in Australia and overseas in Great Britain, Europe, North Africa and New Zealand and performed alongside names like Marty Robbins, Slim Dusty, Lucky Grills, Smoky Dawson, Barry Crocker and many more. He has also appeared on numerous TV shows including Reg Lindsay’s ‘Country Homestead’ and ‘The Lee Conway Show’ etc.

A gold guitar finalist in 1993 for his ‘Jack O’Hagan’ song, Johnny is a multi award recipient eg: ‘Hands Of Fame Tamworth 1980’, ‘Qld. Awards Of Recognition 1998’, ‘TSA Songmaker Award 2003’, ‘Wall Of Honour Tamworth 2008’ etc. He has also been recognised in the ‘Walk A Country Mile’ exhibit in Tamworth.

On top of his recording and performing successes, he has also been successful as a songwriter, with up to 20 or so other artists recording his songs to date,  including Slim Dusty, Chad Morgan, Brian Letton, Terry Gordon, John McSweeney, Melissa Bajric, Dave Reynolds, Dean Perrett and Matt Manning.

Johnny is well established as one of Australia’s recognised true country artists and songwriters. He has sung quite a variety of country material over the years, but prefers the authentic style plus Australian songs and bush ballads and continues as a somewhat legendary figure in Australian Country Music.

Queensland’s Biggest Camellia Show Returns + Launch Photos

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Queensland’s Biggest Camellia Show Returns + Launch Photos


A major fundraiser for the Toowoomba Hospice, Queensland’s largest Camellia Show and Garden Expo will be held in 2017 on Saturday and Sunday, 15 and 16 July, at the TAFE Horticulture Pavilion from 9am to 4pm. Associated events will include  visits to a Toowoomba Winter Garden and the official Queensland launch of a brand new camellia.

President Kevin Cotterell said his Committee was “over the moon” with the way in which the event has grown in reputation across the nation. Toowoomba is internationally renowned as ‘The Garden City.’ Our event has grown in stature as a result of that reputation to the point that, for the first time, we have coaches coming from near and far bringing garden lovers to enjoy all that a beautiful Toowoomba winter’s weekend has to offer.”

  • As well as a spectacular display of beautiful camellias, the event will boast an expansive Garden Expo with a range of plants and products that will delight gardeners;
    inspirational speakers (including ABC Gardening Australia’s Jerry Coleby-Williams, Gardening for the Good  Life’s Claire Bickle and our own Brian Sams);
    Japanese camellia tea ceremonies;
    non-stop entertainment;
    combined car club displays and
    art, craft and local produce

Committee member Greg Johnson, who is no stranger to colourful outfits, promises to be wearing his “floral best”.

Greg is quoted as saying “I am amazed at just how the show has grown over the years. It’s really a special time for the Toowoomba Region and marks the beginning of a stunning period culminating in September’s Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.”

Toowoomba Hospice Promotions and Fundraising Manager, Mark Munro added, “We’re very excited about the 2017 event. “Everyone’s a winner †gardeners from near and far, tourism, Toowoomba’s economy and, particularly, the Hospice which is the beneficiary of two marvellous days.”

Launch at the windmills, cnr Lindsay and Campbell Streets Toowoomba

Photo Report – Toowoomba Regional Radio

Making a very floral couple – Cr Carol Taylor and Greg Johnson (Camellia Show Media)
Mark Munro (Toowoomba Hospice) with Louise (Toowoomba Regional Radio)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greg Johnson and Cr Megan O’Hara-Sullivan with members of the Darling Downs Harley Owners Group (HOGS) who will be supporting the Camellia Show by having their motorcycles on display

Submitted by:
Greg Johnson,
Johnson.gj@bigpond.com

Once-A-Year Donors Could Solve Australia’s Blood Needs

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Once-A-Year Donors Could Solve Australia’s Blood Needs


Today is World Blood Donor Day, which occurs in tandem with the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s annual celebration, National Blood Donor Week.

New statistics reveal that once-a-year donors could create a near-endless blood supply for Australian patients if they just make a second donation each year. About 40 per cent of Australia’s 455,000 blood donors who gave blood in the past year have only made one donation. Whole blood can be given four times a year, and plasma every fortnight.

The Blood Service confirmed that if once-a-year donors gave blood twice a year †just one extra hour of their time – Australia’s blood supply would be assured, no longer requiring urgent appeals at times when Australia is traditionally short on donors, such as winter and long-weekends.

The Blood Service’s executive director of donor services, Janine Wilson, encouraged Australia’s once-a-year donors to ‘double-up’ and make a second donation this year. “We really appreciate the effort that goes into making one donation and hope that this group of donors sees how just another hour of their time could make such a significant difference to the availability of blood and blood products for Australian patients,” Ms Wilson said. “A second donation from each donor would give us an extra 180,000 blood donations annually.

“The fact is that we as a nation are just a collective hour away from making this happen. It really is a remarkable ideal that we could quickly turn into a reality if our once-a-year donors just made one more donation.”

Ms Wilson added that the Blood Service was always on the lookout for new donors to join its ranks. “This week is National Blood Donor Week, a time when the nation says thank you to the 455,000 ‘bloody legends’ who gave blood in the past 12 months,” she said.

 “It’s also a great opportunity for anyone aged between 16 and 70, who is feeling fit and healthy and who may be eligible to give blood to get in touch to see if they can start their donation career with us.”

National Blood Donor Week is an Australian event that starts on 11 June and ends 17 June, and occurs in tandem with World Blood Donor Day on June 14.

 To give a (second) blood donation, please call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au

About the Australian Red Cross Blood Service

Australian governments fully fund Red Cross for the provision of blood products and services to the Australian community. This is possible through the support of more than half a million voluntary blood donors.

New State-Of-The-Art Police Station For Highfields

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New State-Of-The-Art Police Station For Highfields

Residents in Highfields will soon be able to benefit from the construction of a state-of-the-art local police station with the design phase of the project due to commence in upcoming months.

Police Minister Mark Ryan said funding for the new station was expended in the 2016/17 financial year for a flood study of the proposed site at 22 Highfields Road, which has now been completed.

“The next stage is now being progressed with preliminary designs for the facility under development,” Minister Ryan said. “Official commencement of the process is for the 2017/18 financial year, with the project anticipated for delivery in the 2018/19 financial year.

“The new facility will replace the existing Police Beat staffed by two officers.”

Police Minister Mark Ryan said the station would be modelled on the new $8.3 million station recently opened in Kingaroy, and is expected to include a number of purpose built work stations and a designated interview room with video and audio recording capabilities.

Kingaroy Police Station (Photo: Conrad Gargett Architects)

“Along with new training rooms there will be an evidence room as well as a major incident room,” Minister Ryan said. “This initiative is also estimated to generate a number of local jobs during construction. My government is proud of its investment in the future of community and police officer safety in Queensland.”

Commissioner Ian Stewart said planning for the Highfields site had a strong focus on community interaction including facilities shared with local community groups.

“The new station will make it easier for police to work during a 24-hour, seven days a week roster,” Commissioner Stewart said. “The ability to have our officers engage and respond at a local level in Highfields will be extremely important to ensuring the safety of the community.”

The Honourable Mark Ryan MP
Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Corrective Services
Commissioner Ian Stewart
Queensland Police Service

 

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