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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids Disability Cricket Program To Commence
The Southern District Magpies Cricket Club in Toowoomba are starting an All Abilities Cricket Program.†This program specifically caters to kids with a disability, and teaches them the fundamentals of cricket in a fun and safe environment. An 8 week program will start on Sunday the 18th of October which will then take place every Sunday […]
Lifeline Darling Downs Hosts Olympian Dane Bird-Smith
Lifeline Darling Downs have secured Olympian Dane Bird-Smith as a panellist at their upcoming virtual morning tea being held during Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW). QMHW is an annual awareness week that aims to shine a spotlight on individual and community mental health and wellbeing. It gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of […]
New Online Lost Property Reporting
The Queensland Police Commissioner has authorised Policelink to take online reports of lost property. The QPS receives over 38,000 lost property reports per year so the time savings will be substantial for all concerned. Acting Superintendent Kevin Fitzgibbon said the new online reporting system would provide a more instantaneous service for community members who currently […]