General Interest
ANZAC Day Flyover
The Royal Australian Air Force will be conducting a flyover of ANZAC Day commemorations in Pittsworth and Crow’s Nest on the eastern Darling Downs. A 36 Squadron C-17 Globemaster transport will overfly both towns. Pittsworth at approximately 9.57am West to East over Yandilla Street and Crow’s Nest at appraximately 10.06am East to West over Centenary […]
Remembering Our War Dogs
On ANZAC Day we take time to honour those men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This year, Dogs Queensland is urging Queenslander’s to also pay their respects to the four-legged heroes who have served beside them. These brave dogs have served alongside Australia’s military personnel for over a century with […]
Casual – Development Officers Required
Ever wanted to work for the AFL? Well you’re in luck! AFL Queensland – Darling Downs are seeking expressions of interest for highly enthusiastic and energetic persons to join the team for 2017. We are looking for applicants that are 17+, finished high school, have a drivers licence and current (or able to obtain) Queensland […]
Letter to the Editor: Anzac Day
The enduring ANZAC legacy and the ideal of mateship are more important than ever before. Mateship is an integral part of the Australian identity. It’s an ideal that defines our nation’s character †this idea of looking out for each other, through the good times and the bad. The Salvos have served alongside Australian troops […]
St Saviour’s College ANZAC Assembly
St Saviour’s College in Toowoomba has held its ANZAC assembly on Friday April 21st. Special guest was Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director of Toowoomba Schools Office. Acting Principal Ms Sharon Collins introduced Bombardier Matthew Nebauer from the Aviation Training Centre, Swartz Barracks, Oakey who was the guest speaker for the Assembly. Submitted by: Linda Creedon […]
Toowoomba Cultural Event
Four high profile American artists/writers will be visiting Toowoomba on Saturday, April 22, to take part in a discussion on art and culture in the community at the City Library. The group, being sponsored by the U.S. Ford Foundation, are in Toowoomba as part of a world wide launch of the book “The Artist as […]
Hunt Is On For 25 Egg-stra Blood Donors This Easter
An extra 25 people are needed to donate blood in Toowoomba over Easter to boost blood supplies for patients in need. Through the long-weekend, the Blood Service is on the hunt for more donors to keep blood stocks fresh and flowing throughout the extra-long break. With blood donors in short supply during and after the […]
2017 Easter Message
An Easter message from the Most Reverend Robert McGuckin, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba…..