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75th Anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan MP has encouraged Australians to pause and reflect on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay. The Battle of Milne Bay, from 25th August to 7th September 1942, saw a Japanese amphibious landing defeated for the first time in the Second World War, and marked a turning […]
Celebrate National Science Week With A Night At The Museum.
Scientific innovations will be in the spotlight on Friday 18 August when National Science Week celebrations come to Cobb+Co Museum. After Dark: Science Fusion is a ticketed all ages event which will run from 5:30pm to 9pm and include talks from scientists, hands-on science activities and live music set in the surrounds of the iconic […]
August 15th – Victory in the Pacific Day
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today encouraged Australians to pause and reflect on the 72nd anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, marking the end of the Second World War. “Victory in the Pacific Day marks Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies after more than three years of war,†Mr Tehan said. “During the […]
Historically Significant Trees To Be Preserved During Warrego Roadworks
Two culturally and historically significant trees will be preserved during upcoming clearing works along the Warrego Highway on the western edge of Dalby. Transport and Main Roads District Director Dereck Sanderson said the trees, known as scarred trees, had been recognised as a remnant of traditional Aboriginal activities and they would be protected during upcoming […]
Stay Alert For Scammers
Darling Downs residents have been targeted by scammers and it’s a timely reminder to be vigilant about a quick fix to financial pressures. If it is too good to be true then it probably is. How do these scammers work? ​​The Internet provides a medium whereby unscrupulous operators can target consumers, with the marketing of […]
Wanna Hang Ya Boss Out To Dry?
Toowoomba Hospice Administration and Fundraising Manager, Mark Munro, wants to encourage staff to hang their boss out on Friday 11th August all for a good cause – The Toowoomba Hospice.  “We are asking businesses on the Darling Downs to “Hang their boss out to dry†by placing him or her in a scissor lift/cherry picker […]
Korean War Veterans Remembered
On the 27th July, 2017 the nation remembers those Australians who served in the Korean War, on the 64th anniversary of the 1953 Armistice agreement. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Dan Tehan, said that of the more than 17,000 who served, 340 Australians lost their lives and more than 1,200 were wounded. 21 Nations provided […]
Bruce Dawe Poetry Prize – Winner Announced
A poem forty years in the making has won Tim Collins the 2017 Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize. The Brisbane poet and playwright attended the USQ Bookcase event for the presentation of the National Poetry Prize and recital of the winning poem Stage Whispers at USQ Toowoomba. “Stage Whispers is a poem that has germinated […]