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Over $40,000 Raised at Toowoomba Disaster Appeal Breakfast
The Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce held one of their chief Disaster Appeal fundraising events at Picnic Point on Friday, 28th January. The venue was fully booked with 440 people in attendance to hear keynote speakers, Flight Centre founder and Managing Director Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner and Australia’s most popular Talkback Presenter and former Wallaby coach and […]
Mystery Person in Toowoomba Flood Photo Safe
The photo below was received by a local police officer from a member of the public overlooking the floods from the Grand Central Shopping Centre, looking on to Dent Street, Toowoomba on Monday, 10th January. Fears were held for the safety of the person in the water but police would now like to advise the […]
Queensland Police Publish Names of Missing & Dead
People Listed as Missing in Queensland Floods. http://www.facebook.com/notes/queensland-police-service/people-missing-after-queensland-floods-thebigwet-qldfloods/160641460650541 Please limit any comments out of respect for the families and friends of the deceased. The devastation of the disaster that has struck Queensland is no more apparent than when it claims a life… People Listed as Deceased. http://www.police.qld.gov.au/News+and+Alerts/Media+Releases/2011/01/15deceased.htm We wish to extend our condolences and sympathy […]
Evacuations Needed Again In Dalby
Following heavy rain today (Sun 11th January) in the Myall Creek catchment, authorities in Dalby are preparing for flooding in the town. At least a 3 metre peak is anticipated in Myall Creek in Dalby by 6.00am Monday. Residents in at risk locations are being recommended to self-evacuate to the Dalby Showgrounds. People with vehicles, […]
Local Toowoomba Artist Exhibits at Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery
During the month of January, Crow’s Nest Regional Art Gallery will be showcasing works from local Toowoomba artist Chantel Schott. This will be Chantel’s first solo exhibition at the gallery and she has put together a montage of paintings that are innovative, quirky and bright. The Lost Imaginarium will run from 4 – 30 January […]
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