USQ Reflects On Sorry Day & National Reconciliation Week
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) community will gather this week to remember the Stolen Generations and celebrate Australia’s steps towards reconciliation. Vice-Chancellor Professor Jan Thomas has invited all staff and students to attend the University’s events for National Sorry Day (May 26) and National Reconciliation Week (May 28). National Sorry Day has been held […]
Jondaryan Monitoring Confirms Coal Health Fears
Residents of Jondaryan now have on-line access to hourly pollution readings, after more than three years lobbying by the community groups Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) and Clean Air Queensland (CAQ), their members and supporters. OCAA President John Cook said the group had contacted local MPs, medical organisations, Toowoomba Regional Council, the Queensland Premier and […]
Students To Perform For Drought Appeal
I think it is pretty amazing that 18 local high schools are coming together to create this community event and raise funds for the Lifeline Drought Appeal. Performances by the school students will include five vocal ensembles, a vocal soloist, three big bands, a concert band, two rock groups, a mixed ensemble, a saxophone quartet, […]
Apthorpe Farm Market Place Invites You To The Artists/Growers Charity Auction Night
Come along for a funfilled night on Friday 23rd May to raise all important funds for children suffering from Heart Disease (Fundraising for Heartkids Qld). Our local artists & growers have kindly donated a piece of their work or produce and they will be auctioned off by well known local Elders Real Estate Agent Ashley […]
New Firefighting Water Tanks For Crows Nest
Three new water tanks have been installed in the Crows Nest area as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s push to build resilience and natural disaster preparedness in the region. The tanks roll-out and installation are part of $63,000 in funding secured by Council under the Queensland Government’s four year strategy – Get Ready Queensland. The […]
Join In Qld Day celebrations In Toowoomba CBD June 1st
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) and City Heart Toowoomba, backed by the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and Industry, are keen to tap into the Maroon spirit for a fun, family festival to mark Queensland Day on Sunday, June 1st. This year’s Toowoomba celebrations are moving from Picnic Point to Toowoomba’s CBD in Margaret Street, between Neil […]
Bikers Annual Toowoomba Blanket Ride
The passion for helping people less fortunate in need during Winter time will see over 200 motorcycle enthusiasts take to the streets of Toowoomba this weekend when the Downs Motorcycle Sporting Club (DMCSC) conducts their Annual Blanket Run for the Salvos on Sunday (25th May) from Picnic Point. Bikers from all over the Downs, South […]