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Toowoomba City Hall Lighting Up For Christmas
After months of preparation Toowoomba’s City Hall is to be transformed into the spirit of Christmas with the lighting up of thousands of Christmas lights on Thursday, December 6th. Toowoomba City Council (TRC) Chair Environment and Community Committee Cr Geoff McDonald said “The Festive spirit is well and truly upon us and Council is thrilled […]
Multicultural Global Fair In Toowoomba
Global Fair is coming to the All Seasons Function Centre in Toowoomba on Friday, 30th November offering a fantastic range of gift ideas, product presentations, entertainment, prizes and giveaways. Various cause-oriented projects will also be highlighted to promote a spirit of fellowship and camaraderie All are welcome to attend the Global Fair Expo with Free […]
Ultimate Twilight Shopping Experience ….
More than 60 local artisans will come together at Cobb+Co Museum for one night only to offer unique hand made products at the annual Hand Made Under the Stars twilight artisan market on next Thursday 22 November, 4pm-8pm. Set amongst the Museum collection, visitors will have the opportunity to browse the best locally hand made products, with […]
USQ Professor Recognised For Life-saving Work
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has congratulated a former staff member on his nomination for the state’s Australian of the Year Awards. Professor John Grant-Thomson AM RFD who spent 30 years with the University, was a finalist for the Queensland Senior Australian of the Year Award. The category recognises those aged 65 and over who […]
Advocating For Your Own Health
The importance of being your own health advocate will be discussed at the next Twilight Talk at Toowoomba Hospital on Tuesday 20 November.The public lecture will be hosted by Darling Downs Health General Practice Liaison Officer Dr Theresa Johnson. Dr Johnson will lead a presentation about ‘coordinating care between the hospital and your GP’. “When […]
Police Operation Cracks Down On Fake Registration Plates
A police road safety operation focusing on motorists with fake registration plates and unregistered vehicles has launched across Queensland. The three-month operation code named Operation Quebec Yield will also involve officers targeting drivers for red light, mobile phone and seat belt offences. Road Policing Command Superintendent David Johnson said police had recently noticed an increase […]
Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day
This open day, Sunday November 4th, we have art work on display completed by Toowoomba local – Roslyn Hartwig. Her water paintings have gained many awards and she has a special collection “Essence of Toowoomba†is a series of watercolour paintings depicting iconic local scenes. Everyone is welcome to come along to see her selected […]
Information For Families To Help Drug Users
The Breakthrough for Families Program helps families and significant others of individuals affected by ice and other drugs †in particular families with children, to obtain information, develop support strategies and connect to treatment and other services. The program provides families and the broader community affected by ice, alcohol and other drugs access to free, […]