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Racing Qld & Qld Government Announce Extra Prizemoney

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Racing Qld & Qld Government Announce Extra Prizemoney

RACING Queensland has announced a prizemoney increase for Clifford Park – part of a $15.3 million boost for the industry across Queensland.

The boost – a further $1,500-$2,000 per race per meeting – is part of Racing Queensland’s accelerated Investment Growth Plan with the Queensland Government. The Plan will benefit almost 40,000 Queensland participants, according to Racing Queensland Chairman Steve Wilson AM.

Toowoomba Turf Club Chairman Kent Woodford said he was delighted with the announcement. For many years, the Toowoomba Turf Club has been fighting for parity in prizemoney in comparison with other provincial clubs. The announcement has been widely welcomed by the TTC and reflects Racing Queensland’s commitment to Toowoomba’s racing fraternity,” Mr. Woodford said.

Grace Grace MP

Racing Minister Grace Grace said the increase was brought forward from the original plan to implement it from July 2022. The Palaszczuk Government’s continued support of racing has seen a significant increase in economic contribution across the state. With more than 12,500 Queenslanders now employed in racing – an increase of more than 1,000 over the past two years – the Queensland racing industry continues to make a significant contribution to the state’s economy,” she said.

TTC Chief Executive Officer Lizzy King said the Club was thrilled with the announcement. It’s wonderful to see the Queensland Government and Racing Queensland funnelling funding straight into grassroots racing. Any prizemoney increase is beneficial to industry participants involved in racing at Clifford Park,” Ms King said.

Submitted by:
Hamish Carter
Business Development Manager
Clifford Park Racecourse

Spooktacular Party at Grand Central, Toowoomba

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Spooktacular Party at Grand Central, Toowoomba

Grand Central has everything you need to celebrate this Halloween, from costume ideas and Halloween home décor, to ghoulish games, and even a Spooktacular party this Sunday.

Grand Central Marketing Manager, Marieke Bridgeman said she was excited to invite the community in to Trick or Treat at Grand Central on Halloween, Sunday 31 October.

Briar Bridgemen, aged 4

We all like to have a bit of fun at Halloween, so we’re pleased to give our customers some exciting activities to join in,” said Ms. Bridgeman.
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and have your face painted in theme. We will also have slime-making workshops for a gooey take-home gift,” said Ms Bridgeman.

All activities are on from 10am – 2pm with Face Painting on Level 2, outside Big W and Slime Workshops on Level 1, outside H&M.

(Darcy Thompson, aged 11, Audrey Thompson, aged 8,  Briar Bridgeman aged 4)

Grand Central has also prepared some top tips to haunt up your home, a Halloween activity guide and some simple costume ideas for the lazy bones!

We want to make sure the whole community can enjoy the spooky season so have provided some great tips on the Grand Central website for Halloween at home including some creative activities to keep the kids busy,” Ms Bridgeman said.

The Spooktacular activities in the Centre do not require bookings, but check-in via the Check-In Qld App is required.   For more detail about Grand Central events, visit www.grandcentralshopping.com.au

(Please note: the Slime Making event is best suited for ages 5+) 

Submitted by:
Julie Thompson
Community Relations Manager
Grand Central
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Toowoomba Interfaith Community Supporting Afghanistan

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Toowoomba Interfaith Community Supporting Afghanistan

As you would be aware, the unfolding situation in Afghanistan is rapidly deteriorating and the country is on the verge of a devastating humanitarian catastrophe.

More than 600,000 people have been newly displaced in Afghanistan since January 2021 and this crisis will lead the new displacement within the country as well as the neighbouring countries and beyond.

The UN has warned that without a significant de-escalation in violence, Afghanistan is on course to witness the highest ever number of documented civilian casualties in a single year since the UN’s records began.

UNHCR, as part of the broader UN country team and lead in protection and emergency shelter in Afghanistan, is well prepared to stay and deliver humanitarian assistance and support to the Afghan people in a complex, dynamic and challenging security environment.

For updated information click into
https://www.unrefugees.org.au/emergency-response/afghanistan-emergency/

Frances Holmes has joined the team at UNHCR as a volunteer along with leaders of Toowoomba Interfaith Community represented by Bishop Cameron Venables to assist with running a fundraising dinner to raise much-needed funds to support the Afghani people on Saturday,  November 6th at the Cathedral Centre in Toowoomba.

Our Afghan community are devastated. They have offered to prepare an authentic Afghani dinner for attendees and share the hope for the future of their beloved country.

“At a time where the effects of the pandemic is devastating our country, let’s focus on what we can do – Help provide food and shelter for the refugees who have lost everything – Please help.”

Tickets: https://queenslandtickets.com.au/event/14505

Appeal: https://afghanistan-emergency-2021.raisely.com/toowoomba

Submitted by:
Frances Holmes
Email:  frances.holmes@westnet.com.au

View Champion Roses, Roses And More Roses

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View Champion Roses, Roses And More Roses

We are staging our Annual Spring Championship Rose Show on 9th and 10th of October and our event will be held in the Rose Cottage located in Newtown Park which is also the home of Queensland’s State Rose Garden.

This is a great opportunity for the public to come along and enjoy both our show and the rose garden which will be in full bloom in October.

Entry is by Gold Coin donation and the venue has disabled access. The Darling Downs Rose Society Inc is a Not for Profit Community organisation based in Toowoomba and is are celebrating its 30th year of operation in 2021.

Submitted by:
Veronica Firth
Secretary
Darling Downs Rose Society Inc
P O Box 7330
Toowoomba 4350
email: tonyandvon@gmail.com

Carnival Of Joy Coming To Highfields

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Carnival Of Joy Coming To Highfields

The Giant Kookaburra, Giant Koala and Giant Cockatoo will meet The Big Cow in Highfields on Sunday the 19th of September at 11am at Highfields Pioneer Village/
The brainchild of Dr Farvardin Daliri OAM. the Carnival of Joy is a state-wide community event celebrating community togetherness with a parade of giant Aussie iconic animal sculptures.

The parade is traveling from Brisbane to Cairns and back, visiting towns and spreading a message of joy and unity to communities along the way.
The Carnival of Joy participated in Cultural Fest on 14-15 August in Townsville in North Queensland, and the giant animals are now on their return trip.

The Carnival of Joy is a progression from Dr Farvardin Daliri OAM’s Giant Laughing Kookaburra. In 2020, after a difficult period of social isolation and distancing, thanks to the pandemic, Dr Daliri took the Giant Laughing Kookaburra, (which he sculpted during lockdown) on the road to bring communities back together and put a smile back on everyone’s faces.

The response has been overwhelming and attracted international media attention. The benefits to those communities lucky enough to receive a visit were obvious and the demand for future visits was so great that the Carnival of Joy was born.

The visit to Highfields on Sunday, September 19th will coincide with the Back to the Big Cow Concert at Highfields Pioneer Village featuring entertainment by Owen Ray and Brendon Walmsley.

There will be Mini Train Rides, Vintage Bus tours, Sausage Sizzle, Billy Tea and Damper, Tours of the Big Cow, Butter Making, Milking of the Cow, Animal Nursery, Light Horse Display, Transport Museum, Fire Engine Museum Tours, Shearing and Working Sheep Dog .

During the month of September the Village will feature a different program every day Tickets are available from the website www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au or purchase from the entrance on the day.

Highfields Pioneer Village | Historical Village | Highfields Toowoomba
Celebrate Australian history with Highfields Pioneer Village, a local heritage tourist attraction, located in Highfields Toowoomba: (07) 4696 6309
www.highfieldspioneervillage.com.au

Submitted by:
Jody Dodds
Treasurer
Highfields Pioneer Village, Museum and Park Inc.
Non-profit organisation run entirely by Volunteers.
Open 10am to 4pm Daily

2021 Toowoomba Quilters Club Exhibition

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2021 Toowoomba Quilters Club Exhibition

As part of the Carnival of Flowers, Toowoomba Quilters Club Exhibition will be held at the Salo Centre, St Ursula’s College in Rome St, Toowoomba,

The event will be running from Saturday 18th to Friday, 24th September from 9am to 4.30pm Saturday to Thursday, and 9am to 2.00pm on the Friday.  Entry will cost $5.  This is a COVID-safe event.
As well as the display of our members’ quilts and smaller items, there will be merchant stalls, a craft sales table, demonstrations, and light refreshments available.

The Salo Centre has wheelchair access and ample toilet facilities.  Bus tour groups are welcome, however, please advise us beforehand.

Submitted by:
Angela Langdon – Exhibition Convenor,
Toowoomba Quilters Club Inc.
PO Box 6389 Clifford Gardens, QLD 4350
www.facebook.com/TQClubInc
www.toowoombaquiltersclub.org

See Hanging Baskets At Cobb+Co Museum

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See Hanging Baskets At Cobb+Co Museum

Now in its seventh year, The Hanging Basket Competition is Cobb+Co Museum’s unique twist on Toowoomba Carnival of Flower celebrations.

The baskets have been designed, grown, and cared for by a variety of community groups including schools and kindergartens, aged care and retirement homes, families and creative individuals. They have been working hard over Autumn and Winter and their baskets are on display for the public to enjoy for the rest of September.

St Saviour’s College
Middle Ridge State School

There are trophies for the best basket in each category, as well as a lucky draw prize for entering the People’s Choice Awards.

Last year we had 700+ votes in the people’s choice awards so we’re hoping for even more this year!

Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson
Marketing Coordinator
Cobb+Co Museum
27 Lindsay Street | Toowoomba | Queensland 4350 | Australia

Protests Put Groom MP Under Pressure

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Protests Put Groom MP Under Pressure

Groom MP Garth Hamilton is under pressure to keep the community safe by acting on the climate crisis. Locals will protest outside his office every Friday until November’s United Nations Climate Change COP26 Conference.

We are protesting to show how scared we are about global heating’s impact on Toowoomba’s families, economy and way of life,” Toowoomba for Climate Action spokesperson Alison Fearnley said.

CSIRO data shows by 2050 our region will have some of the worst temperature rises in Australia. This means more and more drought, life-threatening heatwaves and catastrophic fire conditions,” Ms Fearnley said. As well as this, Toowoomba’s water supply is also only guaranteed until 2049.”

One of the most important international conferences on climate change – COP26 – is being held by the United Nations in November. Australia is under significant international pressure to commit to cutting carbon pollution at this event,

A recent report scored Australia last out of 193 United Nations countries for action. “With this in mind, we have invited Mr Hamilton to speak to us about what the science says will keep us safe,” Ms Fearnley said. The Australian Climate Council says we need 75% emissions reductions below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero by 2035” she said. Use of fossil fuels – including gas – also needs to immediately stop to avoid catastrophic global heating,” said Ms Fearnley.

Last month United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said the alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable: greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation are choking our planet and putting billions of people at immediate risk.” He added that the UN’s IPCC climate change report, released last month, must sound a death knell for coal and fossil fuels, before they destroy our planet.”


When: 4-5pm, Fridays – 10th Sept until 12 November (last day of COP26 United Nations Climate Conference)

Where: Garth Hamilton’s office, 516 Ruthven St Toowoomba

 

Submitted by:
Alison Fearnley

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