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Defence Establishes Wider Support to Queensland Flood Disaster
In response to the deepening flood crisis in Queensland, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has established a Joint Task Force (JTF) for the conduct of Operation QUEENSLAND FLOOD ASSIST. JTF 637 was established on New Year’s Day, under the command of Colonel Luke Foster, an experienced Army officer. In order to provide the best possible […]
Revitalised Millmerran SES Goes to the Rescue
Whilst many parts of Queensland prepare for recovery efforts as water begins to recede Police and Emergency Services would like to remind the community of the dangers of flood waters and damaged roads. Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner Brett Pointing said that emergency services have attended a number of incidents where people have entered flood affected […]
Qld Police Flood and Road Report – Tues 28 Dec 3pm
Voice report from Chief Superintendent (Southern Region) Andy Morrow relating to the situation in the Southern Police Region. Via Qld Police Media Ph: 07 3015 2444 policemedia@police.qld.gov.au Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/QPSmedia We are now on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/QueenslandPolice
Millmerran Sheep Races This Saturday
The Millmerran Sheep Races is a major fundraiser for St Joseph’s Primary School. We are a small school with 80 enrollments and the Sheep Races is now in it’s seventh consecutive year. The Sheep Races is a great family day and every effort is taken in making sure the whole family gets good value for […]
CareFlight investigating Toowoomba-based chopper upgrade
Following State Government funding of $1.64 million to enable CareFlight to operate 24/7, the organisation is hiring 10 extra staff and is considering an upgrade to its helicopter. Premier Anna Bligh made the announcement while visiting CareFlight’s Toowoomba operation with Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine. “I am now aware CareFlight is investigating upgrading to […]
Festival prepares to celebrate seasonal food
Preparations are well under way for the 2010 Hampton Food and Arts Festival, with organisers expecting a bumper crowd to share in the tiny village’s annual celebration of seasonal food and local culture. With little more than a month until the event kicks off on Sunday May 16, organising committee chair Kerri Seccombe is more […]
More Than 40 Gliders To Soar From Chinchilla For Easter Competition
More than 40 sailplanes and their pilots will fly from Chinchilla in this year’s annual Easter Gliding Competition. The event, run by Caboolture Gliding Club and Gliding Queensland, will see massed launches from Chinchilla Airfield daily from Good Friday 2 April through to Saturday 10 April. The sight of 40 sailplanes being towed into the […]
Council Connections: Week 5, January 2010
The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. This week’s topic – Revised Water Restrictions with Bruce Gaydon, Water Demand Co-ordinator, Toowoomba Regional Council. Audio: Council Connections with Darren Burton