General Interest
QFES Reminder And Thanks
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is urging residents and travellers in south-east Queensland to remain vigilant following heavy rainfall across the region. While the worst of the weather has passed for most of the south-east, QFES Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche said people should be wary of damaged and flooded roads . Mr Roche said […]
Emergency Services Respond As Severe Weather Hits Qld Coast
South-east Queenslanders are encouraged to be vigilant and avoid travel today, as severe weather impacts the region. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has forecast heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding across parts of the state. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Deputy Commissioner Mark Roche said QFES was prepared and ready to aid the community […]
Weekend Weather Warnings Bring About Cancellations
Drew and the Margaret Street Markets Management Team have been keeping a close eye on the weather for this weekend and especially market day Sunday 5th June. A team decision has been made to cancel the markets due to the wet and windy weather forecast over the weekend. keeping in mind the safety of the […]
Legendary Street Artist Guido van Helten Completes Mural In Stanthorpe
The Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery, in partnership with First Coat Toowoomba, are proud to present a dynamic public artwork by Brisbane street artist Guido van Helten. The work was completed over three days last weekend as part of the 2016 First Coat Arts and Music festival in Toowoomba. This year, the festival has expanded to […]
Toowoomba Hospital Participating In Palliative Care Week
From 22 to 28 May, Toowoomba Hospital palliative care staff are highlighting the ways in which palliative care can help to provide a better quality of life. “This week is National Palliative Care Week and the theme is ‘Living Well with Chronic Illness’,†Dr Patty Lee-Apostol, palliative care physician at Toowoomba Hospital, said. “We want […]
Police Officers And Hospital Workers Pitch In To Raise Funds for DV
Toowoomba Hospital representatives will meet local police officers on the cricket pitch on Saturday 28 May in an effort to raise awareness and funds for domestic and family violence prevention. Last year, two cricket matches were played, and organiser Toowoomba Hospital’s Indigenous Liaison Officer Tony Saunders hopes the events will become regular fixtures on the […]
Better Business Through A Better Website
Is your website outdated? Is it generating business? Do you need a website? Toowoomba Regional Council is delivering a series of FREE website workshops from May 31st – June 2nd, in Toowoomba, Pittsworth and Crow’s Nest. Delivered by Tim Gentle, who has built over 1000 websites for businesses. Limited seats, register now www.thinkdigitalcampus.com.au/toowoomba
Royal Australian Mint In Toowoomba
The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) is celebrating 50 years of decimal currency with The Changeover Tour, visiting Toowoomba. For the first time ever, the Mint, normally located in Canberra, will be setting up a pop-up shop for one day only in the Library Park Precinct, bringing the minting experience to the people and providing […]