Events
Toowoomba South By-Election – Comment
I’m receiving information from the community that the LNP is engaging in push polling carried out by Q and A Market Research. An attempt is being made to create fear in the community by a panicked LNP candidate. One of the questions posed to the electorate was: “How do they feel about Di Thorley’s policy […]
Want To Find A New Planet?
Ever wished you could discover a new planet? You might have the chance at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) when it hosts its inaugural Winter Festival of Astronomy later this month.Helping to search the galaxies far far away will be an astronomical team of internationally acclaimed researchers to share their love and knowledge of […]
2016 Winter Garden Unveiled!
After many months of speculation the 2016 Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo Winter Garden can be revealed. June and Peter Fearon have very generously offered their magnificent garden at 1 Mabel Street, Mt Lofty as this year’s Winter Garden. Nestled at the far northern end of Stuart Street, the garden will delight the expected […]
War Widows Continue To Support Hospice
The Toowoomba Hospice was a lucky recipient last week when 3 lovely ladies from the War Widows Guild of Australia (Qld) Inc. Toowoomba Sub Branch arrived with a cheque for $1,456.00. War Widows Guild President Mrs Helen Strange OAM said the ladies have been supporting the Hospice for 13 years “We have been involved with […]
Be Prepared – Wage Rate Changes Tomorrow
A new National Minimum Wage comes into effect from the first pay period on or after tomorrow, July 1. The minimum hourly rate for adult workers will rise from $17.29 to $17.70. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says the Agency’s online pay tools can assist employers to calculate their new wage rates and ensure they […]
Forum At USQ Artsworx – Women In Leadership
Australian politics, particularly in regional and rural areas, has always been dominated by men. However, this is slowly changing, and the upcoming elections in Toowoomba are seeing a cohort of strong local women put themselves forward as candidates. On the evening of the 28th of June from 6:30pm, these women will come together as part of […]
Twilight Talk On Immunisation
Dr Penny Hutchinson, director of the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, will be guest speaker at Toowoomba Hospital’s next instalment of the Twilight Talks public lecture series. Dr Hutchinson’s presentation, entitled ‘Immunisation, what’s it all about?’ will cover the key facts around immunisation and dispel some common myths as well. “Immunisation has had a dramatic […]
