General Interest
TYME Festival To Showcase Darling Downs Musical Talents
The musical talents of more than 3,000 primary and secondary school students will fill the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) with delightful tunes during the Today’s Youth in Music Education (TYME) Festival on Thursday (September 18). From 10am to 2pm, performances from string ensembles, concert and stage bands, solo singers, junior and senior choirs and […]
Unique Fun Run To Aid Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes
A once-in-a-lifetime fun run on the runway of the Wellcamp Airport, just west of Toowoomba, will raise funds for Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes sufferers within the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region. The Wagner family, who are building the airport, will open the doors of their terminal, tarmac and runway at Wellcamp Airport to a limited […]
2014 RUOK? Day On Thursday, 11th September
Partners in Recovery are hosting a free sausage sizzle in Bell Street Mall, Toowoomba for RUOK? Day on Thursday, 11th September from 11.30-1.30pm. They are encouraging everyone to make a start for the conversation, RUOK? Submitted by: Suzie Washington Manager Marketing and Fundraising Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Ltd 192a Stephen Street, Toowoomba […]
Volunteers Needed For Toowoomba Open House
We have locked in 30 amazing buildings for The Toowoomba Open House Festival of Architecture on Sunday the 19th October, and we need your help to make the day a success! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to man the entrances of each of the 30 TOH2014 buildings and provide a friendly face to visitors. Jobs on the […]
World Suicide Prevention Day – Dalby Indigenous Forum
 Submitted by: Melissa Riddiford Administration & Projects Officer Goondir Health Services 4 Jimbour Street (PO Box 559) Dalby Qld 4405
Extra Guidance For Employers And Employees On Small Claims Court Processes
A Small Claims Guide is the latest educational resource now available from the Fair Work Ombudsman to assist both employers and employees. The guide provides a detailed overview of what happens when an employee takes a small claims action to court to recover entitlements of up to $20,000. It can be downloaded at www.fairwork.gov.au/smallclaims. There […]
QantasLink Services To Operate From Brisbane West-Wellcamp Airport
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio has said the announcement that QantasLink is the first major carrier to commit to flights from the Brisbane West-Wellcamp airport would provide yet another launching pad for the future prosperity of the region. “Regular services from Toowoomba will take our city to the world,” Cr Antonio said. “The nation’s major […]
Iconic Running Event To Aid Toowoomba Hospital
Sunday, September 7th 2014 will see the running of the 35th Ridge to Ridge Half Marathon for men & women. Sponsored by Marlene’s Studios and conducted by the Toowoomba Road Runners (TRR), the run is also known as ‘the Half Hilly’ for its unique & picturesque route along the edge of the Great Divide. For […]