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Irresistible Attraction To Camellia Show
This is the weekend Australian garden lovers have been waiting for….. It’s the Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo and gates open at 9.00am on Saturday, 16 July at TAFE Horticultural Centre in Campbell Street. The event continues through until 4.00pm on Sunday, 17 July and also includes June and Peter Fearon’s magnificent winter garden […]
A Message To Toowoomba South Voters
From Di Thorley, Independent Candidate for Toowoomba South Voters in the Queensland State Electorate of Toowoomba South again head to the polls this Saturday 16 July 2016, to cast their votes. This by-election was forced upon constituents of Toowoomba South as a result of LNP sitting member, John McVeigh, resigning in order to pursue a […]
Gardens Of The Downs Next Major Event
Gardens of the Downs next major event , A Gardening Information Day will be held on Wednesday 10th of August 2016 at the Pittsworth Function Centre in Hume Street. The event will have a similar format to last year’s very successful Rose Day. Local nurserywoman Penny McKinlay has organised three specialists to come and pass […]
Toowoomba South By-Election – Comment
I’m receiving information from the community that the LNP is engaging in push polling carried out by Q and A Market Research. An attempt is being made to create fear in the community by a panicked LNP candidate. One of the questions posed to the electorate was: “How do they feel about Di Thorley’s policy […]
Want To Find A New Planet?
Ever wished you could discover a new planet? You might have the chance at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) when it hosts its inaugural Winter Festival of Astronomy later this month.Helping to search the galaxies far far away will be an astronomical team of internationally acclaimed researchers to share their love and knowledge of […]
2016 Winter Garden Unveiled!
After many months of speculation the 2016 Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo Winter Garden can be revealed. June and Peter Fearon have very generously offered their magnificent garden at 1 Mabel Street, Mt Lofty as this year’s Winter Garden. Nestled at the far northern end of Stuart Street, the garden will delight the expected […]
War Widows Continue To Support Hospice
The Toowoomba Hospice was a lucky recipient last week when 3 lovely ladies from the War Widows Guild of Australia (Qld) Inc. Toowoomba Sub Branch arrived with a cheque for $1,456.00. War Widows Guild President Mrs Helen Strange OAM said the ladies have been supporting the Hospice for 13 years “We have been involved with […]
Be Prepared – Wage Rate Changes Tomorrow
A new National Minimum Wage comes into effect from the first pay period on or after tomorrow, July 1. The minimum hourly rate for adult workers will rise from $17.29 to $17.70. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says the Agency’s online pay tools can assist employers to calculate their new wage rates and ensure they […]