Help Us Turn Type 2 Diabetes Around, Toowoomba!
Toowoomba is one of the state’s diabetes hotspots – with rates of type 2 diabetes diagnosed in the city increasing by more than 23 per cent since 2008 (Type 2 diabetes is known as a major cause of avoidable hospitalisation in Queensland, above the flu and asthma). Diabetes Queensland is calling on members of the […]
Ceramics: A Hot Topic
An exciting collection of ceramic works will be on-show in the University of Southern Queensland’s Arts Gallery this month. 1200 DEGREES OF SEPARATION explores the unique nature of the handmade ceramic as studied by the students of the USQ Visual Arts program. USQ Lecturer in Ceramics and exhibition curator, Alexis Tacey said, the exhibition looks […]
D-Day For Toowoomba Bypass At Hand
The Toowoomba Bypass Forum is a meeting of government and industry leaders at an invitation only summit designed to seal the deal – for our economic future, for our communities, for all associated industries and for our environment. The Bypass Forum will take place on Friday February 8th, 2013. The agenda-led day will include up […]
Another Year Of Impressive Results For Anonymous Crime Fighters
Crime Stoppers Queensland has released its annual statistics for 2012 to coincide with the celebration of Crime Stoppers Day on Friday 8th February, 2013. During 2012 Crime Stoppers Queensland received 40,321 anonymous phone calls. Chief Executive Officer Mr Trevor O’Hara said Intelligence reports were up 6.6% and online reporting through the Queensland website had risen […]
Toowoomba Musos Support Miles Family On Saturday, February 9th
On Friday night 28th December 2012, Miles family Sandy and Dave Meehan and three of their children were visiting family in Childers (near Bundaberg) when their car collided head-on with a utility. Sandy died at the accident scene, while Dave sustained serious injuries. Daughter Sharon (15) and son Dylan (13) suffered life-threatening injuries. Sharon and […]
alive2drive @25 Launches In Toowoomba
Young people aged 17-25 represent less than 15% of the population yet account for over 25% of all deaths and injuries on our roads. Almost 30% of deaths within this age group are as a direct result of a motor vehicle crash with young men accounting for over 70% of these. The time is right […]
Toowoomba To ‘Get into Hockey’ With Fresh State-Wide Sign-On Campaign
Toowoomba Hockey Association will unite with all other Hockey Associations in Queensland in February 2013 to implement an exciting new sign-on campaign which is set to bolster the profile of the sport across Queensland. The campaign called ‘Get into Hockey’ will feature a multitude of initiatives designed to enhance parents’ and children’s understanding of the […]
Toowoomba Region Australia Day Wet Weather Contingencies
With ex-tropical cyclone Oswald moving south, wet weather arrangements for Australia Day celebrations around the region will be as follows: Clifton: FE Logan Hall – Clifton’s Australia Day Celebrations will be held in the FE Logan Hall, so there should be no problem with rain. Crows Nest: Crow’s Nest Community and RSL Centre – Crows […]