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Indigenous Youth Share Voice Through Art

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Indigenous Youth Share Voice Through Art

The colourful and exciting works by 40 young indigenous artists is on display at the Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery following the launch of the Talk Up! Augmented Reality Art Stories exhibition.

The creative works were generated during six arts and media workshops run by University of Southern Queensland (USQ) educators Dr Janice Jones and Dr Lindy Abawi.

The Whaddup Indigenous Youth Group were also assisted by USQ  student volunteers from the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and the Arts (BELA).

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Jada Dennison/Untitled/2015/acrylic mono print/60 x 42 cm

Dr Jones said the multimedia art works were a medium for the indigenous artists to share their voice. “Dance, song, visual arts and digital media allow young people to speak in very powerful and creative ways,”

Dr Jones said. “Sharing works like this helps each artist to recognise the uniqueness and the value of their voice. My work as an educator allows me to create spaces for trans-formation â€and that is one of the most important aspects of teaching and voluntary work.”

The Talk Up! Augmented Reality Art Stories exhibition will run until August 9. Elder Dr Herb Wharton and Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio attended the launch and commented on the wonderful uses of digital technologies.

The artworks include films of 20 young people sharing their future dreams, songs and dances through virtual reality overlays. Renowned Indigenous Artist Kim Walmsley installed the display, and offered the Acknowledgement of Country at the launch.

For further information download the Aurasma app and search for “Whaddup” to view the art works.

Submitted by:
Sarah Balderson Green
email: sarah.balderson@usq.edu.au

State First For 2015 Toowoomba Hospice Camellia Show

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State First For 2015 Toowoomba Hospice Camellia Show

This weekend’s  Camellia and Winter Flower Show will see the official Queensland launch of an amazing new bloom, the hybrid camellia “Pinktastic.”  This hybrid was developed by world-renowned plant breeder Mr Bob Cherry and will be released by one of the nation’s largest plant-breeding companies, New South Wales-based Paradise Seed Company.

Lyn Shailer with CamelliasThe Camellia and Winter Flower Show Secretary, and President of the Queensland Camellia Society, Ms Lynette Shailer said “The timing of this announcement is fortuitous. We have been planning the Show for over twelve months and have assembled an extraordinary array of camellias, shrubs, plants, exhibitions, demonstrations, speakers and entertainment.

“Our Toowoomba Camellia Show has long been regarded as one of the finest in the state, if not in Australia. To pull off this coup just days out from the Show is really going to put the city and region in the national spotlight.”

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Pinktastic Hybrid Camellia Blooms

A limited number of attendees are in for a real treat as 50 of the new Pinktastic camellias will be for sale. In a unique collaboration, iconic nurseries Coroneos and Springs Garden World have joined together to make sure the plants make it safely to Toowoomba. Mr Peter Coroneos has generously undertaken to collect the plants which will be subsequently sold at the Show by Springs Garden World.

The Camellia and Winter Flower Show will be convened at TAFE Queensland South West’s Horticultural Centre in Campbell Street, Toowoomba  on Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 July. Gates open each day at 9.00am and close at 4.00pm. Entry is just $5 with all proceeds going to the Toowoomba Hospice.

The Show also features the incredible “Dawnie” open garden at 2 Dawnie Street Toowoomba. The garden features beautiful camellias and a kaleidoscope of trees, some dating back to the 1920’s, as well as hundreds of shrubs and magnificent garden features. The garden is open on each of the two days from 10.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is also $5 and the Toowoomba Hospice is again the beneficiary.

Hospice Chairman Graham Barron urged citizens to attend the event and said, “The Show is emerging as one of the must-attend Toowoomba and region events. We invite you to marvel at the riches nature has bestowed upon this unique city and region.”

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“Chillz In Tha Park” Coming to Newtown Park,Toowoomba

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“Chillz In Tha Park” Coming to Newtown Park,Toowoomba

There will be a free BBQ, Games, & some vibes (music).
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Toowoomba Support for New Zealand Sister City

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Toowoomba Support for New Zealand Sister City

Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio has offered support to his counterparts in Wanganui, New Zealand, as they begin a massive clean-up following the biggest flood in the city’s history. Toowoomba and Wanganui have shared a Sister City relationship for more than 30 years.

The Wanganui River broke its banks after more than 100mm of rain fell in 24 hours, causing damage to homes and businesses, significant loss of livestock and widespread soil erosion.
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Mayor Antonio said “I spoke with the Deputy Mayor. Hamish McDouall and offered our support as well as the use of water decontamination equipment if required.  Knowing the practical and emotional toll of our flood in 2010-11, the people of Wanganui are no doubt feeling overwhelmed by the task ahead, if we can help in any way, we certainly will.”

New-look Wilsonton Heights Park is Officially Open

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New-look Wilsonton Heights Park is Officially Open

There was a bigger than expected turnout to enjoy the festivities and new facilities during the official opening of the upgraded Wilsonton Heights Park on Sunday June 21st.

The $1m park development includes link paths through groves of trees, extensive dog off-leash areas with dog agility equipment, a fenced children’s playground area, a skate/bike pumptrack, exercise equipment, a community lawn and stage area.
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Sunday’s event was held from 11am with family activities including laser skirmish, a jumping castle, face painting, inflatable soccer world, Parkfit group sessions, Indigenous dance and storytelling.
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A sausage sizzle and refreshments wereavailable during the opening celebrations for the cost of a gold coin donation to the Wilsonton Heights Community Centre.

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio, who officially opened the park, said the design had been community-driven to cater for a wide range of users.

The Wilsonton Heights Park Development Project is a joint initiative of Toowoomba Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

Toowoomba Regional Council 2015-16 Budget Handed Down

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Toowoomba Regional Council 2015-16 Budget Handed Down

2015-16 Budget highlights

  • A $495 million budget.
  • A 2.78% net increase to rates and charges.
  • A capital program of nearly $213 million.
  • Operational expenditure of $282 million.
  • No increase in borrowings.
  • The Queensland Treasury Corporation has revised upwards Council’s rating to sound with a neutral outlook to reflect its better financial position.

Five key spending areas for TRC

  • $60 million of capital funding for local roads.
  • $54 million to fund water and waste water capital works projects.
  • $18 million allocated to maintain and enhance our parks and open space.
  • $14 million is being spent to complete Stage 1 of the Sports Precinct in Highfields.
  • $22 million to complete state of the art Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility in O’Mara’s Road Charlton

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Historical general rate decisions

Year                       Decision

2015-16                                3.0 %

2014-15                                4.06 %

2013-14                                4.5 %

2012-13                                4.95 %

2011-12                                4.38 %

2010-11                                8.45 %

Capital spending across the region

District                                                 Total spend                        % of total spend

Clifton                                   $2,019,393                                             1%

Crows Nest                         $22,777,678                                        13%

Goombungee                    $17,109,884                                          8%

Greenmount                     $7,862,928                                             4%

Millmerran                          $4,849,577                                             2%

Oakey                                   $35,405,599                                        17%

Pittsworth                           $11,102,520                                          5%

Toowoomba                      $79,619,791                                        37%

Total                                      $212,801,686

RSL Queensland Appoints New CEO

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RSL Queensland Appoints New CEO

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) today announced Luke Traini, 36, as the new Chief Executive Officer of RSL (Queensland Branch). Formerly the General Manager Lotteries for RSL Queensland, Mr Traini’s track record includes almost tripling the earnings of the RSL’s national lottery business, the primary funder of RSL’s activities in Queensland, in just four years.

Announcing the appointment, RSL Queensland President, Terry Meehan said Mr Traini’s commencement in the CEO role marked a changing of the guard at RSL Queensland. “The RSL has been looking after our veterans for almost 100 years,” Mr Meehan said. “For us to continue our deep commitment to enhancing our service offering into the future will require us to be increasingly commercially focussed, nimble and responsive to the needs of those we serve.
Luke Traini
“Luke not only brings the skills and knowledge that have enabled him to increase our art union earnings three-fold, he also brings a new energy and perspective to how we approach the broader business of the League in Queensland. This, in turn, will take our capacity to assist the veteran community to a new level.”

In 2014 alone, the staff of RSL Queensland supported almost 12,000 current or former servicemen and women with services including advice on pension and compensation entitlements, financial and crisis support, low cost and emergency housing, and family assistance and camaraderie.

As CEO of RSL (Queensland Branch), Mr Traini will focus on building on the League’s existing strengths and developing new directions that will ensure future sustainability and growth.

Submitted by:
Belinda Egan
Marketing and Communication Manager
RSL (Queensland Branch)
07 3634 9438.

 

Model Trains, Craft & Hobby Expo At Toowoomba Showgrounds

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