USQ Vice-Chancellor Supports Government Review Into University Enrolment Numbers
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Professor Jan Thomas has welcomed the Federal Government’s Review of the Demand Driven Student Funding System saying that the report’s recommendations will enable a new generation of Australians to obtain a university qualification. Professor Thomas said she welcomed the Review’s main findings released today (Sunday April […]
Go Back To ‘The Olden Days’ At The Highfields Pioneer Village Easter Vintage Festival
Highfields Pioneer Village is celebrating its 17th Annual Easter Vintage Festival Easter Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from the 19th to the 21st April 2014. The theme of the festival is ‘Lets go back to the Olden Days’. Come and experience rural life in the Australian Pioneer days! Milk a cow, learn how to crack a […]
Steve Parish To Open Crows Nest Gallery Exhibition, Sunday April 13
A photographer who has seen and photographed some of Australia’s most remote locations and unique flora and fauna is the special guest at a contemporary photography exhibition opening at the Crows Nest Regional Art Gallery this weekend. Renowned Australian nature photographer and publisher Steve Parish will open Angle of View from 1.30pm on Sunday, April […]
Toowoomba’s Margaret Street Markets A Resounding Success
On Sunday, April 6th the Toowoomba CBD Markets were held in Margaret Street for the first time, with many thousands of people streaming through, some even from before the official opening time of 8am. The City Heart Toowoomba Group led by President Gary Wilson are appreciative of the invaluable assistance of Greg Johnson and the […]
Toowoomba’s Kokoda Challenge On May 4th
Registrations are open NOW for team entries into the Toowoomba Kokoda Challenge. In honour of the Kokoda Spirit, hundreds of locals will take part in the Toowoomba Kokoda Challenge 30km and 15km trekking event at Redwood Park, Range Escarpment on Sunday May 4th. Over 400 participants are expected, comprising of teams of young and old. […]
Redwood Park Upgrades Unveiled At 5th April Open Day
On Saturday 5th April, Friends of the Escarpment Parks Toowoomba will be holding an open day at Redwood Park Picnic Ground. This year the Open Day will see the culmination of several years of work and planning with the: · Opening of a walking circuit through the dry rainforest; · The naming of the picnic […]