General Interest
Heritage CEO Wins Queensland Anti-Violence Award
Heritage Building Society’s CEO John Minz was last night announced as the Queensland winner of Australia’s CEO Challenge Race for his passionate campaigning against domestic and family violence. In a special touch, Mr Minz received the award in Brisbane last night from Canadian educator and campaigner Dr Michael Kaufman, one of the three men who […]
White Ribbon Day This Thursday
November 25 marks White Ribbon Day, the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In Australia, the White Ribbon campaign works to prevent violence against women by encouraging men and boys to take positive action to create change. The campaign aims to have all Aussie men take an oath and swear†[…]
Final Model Rocket Launch for 2010
The TARMAC/Space Pilots Club’s last model rocket launch for this year is on today (Sat Nov 20) from 1.30pm. It’s free to come along and be enthralled as the model rockets soar high into the atmosphere. The countdown will be on time and time again as several dozen well crafted rocket models leave the launch […]
Toowoomba Vocal Ensemble Live at Gold Park†Friday 26th November
Premier vocal group, the Toowoomba Vocal Ensemble, is giving the public a chance to experience their smooth harmonies in a special Live at Gold Park†performance on Friday, 26th November at 7:30pm. The group can usually only be heard at corporate functions, but once a year, they invite friends and members of the public to […]
Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland Will Shine In Botanic Gardens
The Lions Club of Toowoomba West will once again stage Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland of Lights throughout the month of December. Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland has now grown to be one of Queensland’s biggest light extravaganzas with over 50,000 people visiting the lights display last year and over 150,000 since 2008. In all, close to $200,000 has […]
Dalby Triathlon & Business House Challenge Sunday Nov 14
DALBY TRIATHLON Where: Dalby Town Swimming Pool, Patrick St Dalby. Presented by Dalby Tri Sports & Western Downs Regional Council Sanctioned by Triathlon Queensland Adult Individual & Teams Swim 500m Ride 20km Run 5km Juniors (no teams!) Under 10: Swim 100m Ride 2km Run 500m 11 to 12 yrs:Swim 200m Ride 4km Run 1km 13 […]
Highfields Remembrance Day Observance Nov 11
REMEMBRANCE DAY – SHOW YOU REMEMBER Anyone wishing further information can contact the sub branch secretary, Al Taylor, on 4696 9835.