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The Deadly Side Effects Of A Queensland Summer

Danger Sun Overhead is calling on all Queenslanders this summer to play it safe in the sun but particularly employers and employees involved in outdoor work. As Queenslanders venture outdoors to enjoy the freedom of a hopefully COVID free summer, we must be aware of and ready to defend ourselves against the hazards of prolonged […]

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Spotted at Toowoomba City Aerodrome

This Amphibious Air Tractor 802A Fire Boss aircraft dropped in to refuel. Presumably VH-FNA was en-route to Fraser Island to add to the aerial fire-fighting capacity battling the blaze on the island. So far, 17 aircraft including the Large Air Tanker have dropped almost 1 MILLION litres of water (997,000 litres to be exact) on the […]

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Ground-Breaking Road Safety Program To Save Lives

With just weeks before the end of Term 4, schools around the country are being urged to roll out a free road safety program to help save teenagers’ lives this holiday season. RoadSet is a unique online course teaching Year 9 students the skills to be safe road users whether they’re on a bike, skateboard, […]

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NAIDOC Week 2020

This week we celebrate the history, culture and strength of our First Nation’s people, who’ve lived and cared for this land we get to live on for over 65,000 years.NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all of us to come together and celebrate the histories, cultures, customs and achievements of First Nation’s peoples. Celebrate First […]

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Every Kilo Can Change A Life

The Loads of Love Appeal aims to make Christmas just that little bit better for families doing it tough across the Darling Downs and Southern Queensland, by asking people from the region to donate a bag filled with donations of non-perishable items like canned food, pasta, cereal, meal bases and toiletries. Over its eleven year […]

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Chip In For A Cause

Lifeline Darling Downs has launched a special local initiative, ‘Chip in for a Cause’ with Betty’s Burgers at Grand Central in Toowoomba. Throughout the month of November, one dollar from very French Fries purchased at Betty’s Burgers will be donated to Lifeline Darling Downs to help provide additional support for their vital Family  Support Services. […]

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Tours & Dead-Heading Back At State Rose Garden

Queensland State Rose Garden Inc. tours are resuming as from Saturday 31st October from 8.30am. If you would like to join a tour, you’re advised to meet at the Rose Cottage off Holberton Street, Toowoomba. The roses are in bloom, and the perfume in the air is delightful. Also, Friends of the State Rose Garden […]

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What To Do Ahead Of Severe Storms

Queenslanders are used to extreme weather – with flash flooding, mini-twisters and large hail rocking southern parts of the state this week. But not everyone may be ready for the oncoming storm season. University of Southern Queensland experts in disaster preparedness have created the ultimate storm checklist based on extensive research and work with emergency […]

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