See The Signs
Doctors’ concerns for the mental health of residents following devastating storms and floods have prompted AMA Queensland to reactivate its highly successful ‘See the Signs’ campaign urging friends and family to look out for each other. AMA Queensland President Dr Alex Markwell said judging by experience from past disasters there is a marked increase in […]
Toowoomba Finalist in Miss Teen Galaxy Australia Pageant
Please come and support local Toowoomba girl, Ashleigh Ellem, who is an Australian Finalist in the Miss Teen Galaxy Australia pageant. Â Ashleigh has been raising money for Make-A-Wish Australia, who grants the wishes of children and young people with life-threatening medical conditions. PROCEEDS FROM THE NIGHT GO TO MAKE-A-WISH AUSTRALIA. Event: Costume Gala Buffet […]
Lockyer Valley Regional Youth Council Dive-In Movie Event
To forestall inclement weather, our event has been moved to the Lockyer District High School Hall, William Street Gatton. The movie we will be showing is ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2’. BBQ/Canteen will be available. Children under 12 to be supervised by a responsible adult. Submitted by: Wyatt Cook-Revell (Secretary) On Behalf of the […]
Cressbrook Dam Reopens For Recreational Use
As from Friday 15th February, Cressbrook Dam has reopened for all recreational use, following its closure due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald on the Australia Day long weekend. Boating, day use and camping and land-based fishing are now permitted at the dam. The dam was closed to boating when water flowed over the spillway making it […]
Queensland Government’s Obesity Campaign Applauded
Diabetes Queensland has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a hard-hitting public health campaign to address the state’s skyrocketing obesity epidemic. Diabetes Queensland CEO Michelle Trute said the government was to be applauded for taking a tough stance to tackle the state’s burgeoning chronic disease burden. Type 2 diabetes is the world’s fastest growing chronic […]
Toowoomba’s Have A Go! Festival Releases Official Program
The official 2013 program for Toowoomba’s Have A Go! Festival has just been released jam-packed with hands on activities for all ages and local and interstate artisans. The festival is the only one of its kind in Australia and is being staged at Cobb+Co Museum on February 23rd and 24th. Festival attendees are encouraged to […]
Toowoomba’s House Estate Agents Takes Out State’s Top Gong At National Awards
The 2013 annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERA’s) were held at Luna Park in Sydney recently, unearthing some of the most talented agents across Australia and New Zealand. The annual Awards recognise Real Estate Results Network Members for their outstanding achievements in the real estate industry, putting a strong focus on service excellence, community […]
Gotye Wins Multiple Grammys Including Record of the Year!
Australia’s Wally de Backer(Gotye) has been awarded three Grammys for Alternative Music Album, Pop Duo/Group Performance and the prestigious Record of The Year at the 2013 Grammy Award ceremony in L.A. This is the biggest haul of awards by an Australian since Olivia Newton-John and the Bee Gees in the 70’s (though of course they […]