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Roman Life Drawing at the Museum

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Roman Life Drawing at the Museum

Sip + Sketch
Friday 12 March, 6-8pm
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Join us as the sun sets for a unique evening of life drawing at the museum, where we will celebrate our touring exhibition Ancient Rome: The Empire that Shaped the World.
Relax with a prosecco in one hand and charcoal in the other as you settle in for an evening of muses, music and magnificent art.

Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to sketch three wonderful models and roam through three different museum gallery spaces.

Your ticket price for the evening will include:
A glass of prosecco (or alternative) on arrival and a tasting plate for one
Seating and a board or easel
Three fantastic local models dressed in traditional Roman costume who know how to strike a pose
Guidance and an introduction to the art of life drawing from local rotating artists Alice Rigby, Katie Whyte and Mike Grice.

Artists are invited to bring their own materials including paper and charcoal, however a limited amount will be available for use if needed.

Date: Friday 12 March 2021
Time: 6-8pm (arrive from 5.30pm)
Cost: $60 per person
Age: 18+
Book: Tickets are limited and available online until sold out. 
Please note, this event is not a workshop and local artists will be here to provide guidance and suggestion only.

This is a COVID safe event with limited capacity. For more information contact the museum on (07) 4659 4900. 

Submitted by:
Veronica Dawson
Marketing Coordinator
27 Lindsay Street | Toowoomba | Queensland 4350 | Australia
t. 07 4659 4914 | cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au

 

Construction Of Glenvale State School Car Park

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Construction Of Glenvale State School Car Park

Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki MP has welcomed the latest step to solve the car parking chaos at Glenvale State School.

Toowoomba Regional Council has opened a tender for the construction of a new one-way car park with 39 angled parking bays.

Mr Janetzki said the new car park would provide a safer, off-street pick-up and drop-off area for parents who have campaigned for a solution for years. I welcome this news as the Glenvale community has been crying out for a solution,” Mr Janetzki said.

It is pleasing that the community campaign has delivered a result and I look forward to construction beginning shortly,” he said.

Emma Brown holding daughter Hailey, David Janetzki MP-and Melissa Greensill holding son Jonah

Mother-of-four Melissa Greensill has worked alongside Mr Janetzki to highlight the dangers of the current situation. There are at least 2,200 vehicle movements along Glenvale Road per day with nearly 10% of those being trucks.

The car park will be located on state-owned land on the eastern boundary of the school. The entrance will be via Glenvale Road and the exit via Dawn Drive. The facility will operate during school drop-off and pick-up times.

The project also includes:
• Widening Dawn Drive to create a dedicated right-turn lane into McDougall Street at the intersection of McDougall Street and Dawn Drive.

• Installing two disability parking bays on Glenvale Road near the school office
• Installing gates at both ends of the car park to ensure the cars will only use the car park for the morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups.

This change will improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection, particularly during peak travel times. $1 million has been allocated to the project through the Queensland Government’s School Transport Infrastructure Program. The target completion date is mid-June 2021.

Submitted by:
Lacey Maguire
Media Adviser
Office of David Janetzki MP
Member for Toowoomba South
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Investment and Trade
Phone: (07) 4602 3100 

Step Up To Clean Up

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Step Up To Clean Up

Clean Up Australia Day, Australia’s largest community-based environmental event, are encouraging Aussie locals, schools, and businesses to Step Up to Clean Up this year to help protect and conserve our  local environments.

Ms Pip Kiernan

Clean Up Australia Chairman, Pip Kiernan, says now is the time for all Australians to Step Up to Clean Up, to help protect and conserve local environments.This year has seen disruption to our lives, not least of all to our local environments which have been impacted by increased uptake of single-use, disposable items” said Ms Kiernan.

We know Australians everywhere are itching to get involved and now is their chance to officially register interest for Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday March 7th. Indeed, it’s never been more important to get involved and make a real difference.

Whether you are a first time volunteer looking for a more eco-conscious New Year’s resolution, or a more seasoned Clean Up Champion, now is the time for you to register your involvement
WHEN:
Business Clean Up Day – Tuesday 2 March 2021
Schools Clean Up Day – Friday 5 March 2021
Community Clean Up Day – Sunday 7 March 2021
WHERE:
In your local area. Register at cleanup.org.au
COST:
Free

Breakaway Life Skills Group – Clean Up Australia Day 2020

SCHOOLS CLEAN UP DAY – Friday March 5th
A Schools Clean Up is a great way to inspire students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in their community.
It’s a day when students and teachers work together to clean up an area which is special to you. It can be the play ground, a local park, or maybe bushland near your school – it’s up to you.

Clean Up Australia Day – Sunday 7 March 2021
As one of the country’s most recognised and trusted environmental organisations, Clean Up Australia has helped Australians take practical environmental action for over 30 years. In fact Clean Up Australia Day is now the nation’s largest community-based environmental event.

Highfields Road volunteers – Clean Up Australia Day – Koda who helped sniff out rubbish is on the left

Australia’s waste challenges continue to grow. Now, more than ever, it’s time to Step Up and support solutions which move us towards a circular economy – where everything is a resource, and there is no such thing as waste.

 

Royal Bull’s Head Inn March Open Day

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Royal Bull’s Head Inn March Open Day

Bring the family this open day to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn. The building and grounds will be open for viewing, come and explore the many rooms that seem as if their nineteenth-century occupants have never left.

While there, you’ll find some artifacts and furniture used and loved Enjoy a Devonshire tea or sit down for High Tea in the Parlour at the Royal Bull's Head Inn.by the members of the Lynch family.
Marvel at the utensils in the old kitchen, the part of the Inn which has seen the least change.

Our volunteers will be on hand to share stories about the Inn to enhance your visit. We also have tea/coffee and scones for sale if you wish to stay a little longer. It’s a great day out!

We are COVID SAFE and ready to welcome you.

Everyone is welcome to come along to the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, Sunday 7th March 2021 between 10am and 4pm, Brisbane Street, Drayton.  Entry fee’s apply.

To keep up to date on what’s happening at the Royal Bull’s Head Inn, head to our Facebook Page or follow us on Instagram. Also, if you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like to make a private booking, contact the Trust on toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org or phone Rhonda on 0490 363 719.

Open Day Details:
Date: Sunday 7th March 2021
Time: 10am through to 4pm
Entry Fees: $5.00 children/concession, $7.00 adults,
$20.00 FamilY
Free for National Trust Member

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Submitted by:
Tina Mundt
Toowoomba Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland)
59 Brisbane Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
E: toowoomba@nationaltrustqld.org  W: www.nationaltrust.org.au/qld/

To protect, conserve and celebrate
Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage.

Toowoomba’s Candid Camera Crims

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Toowoomba’s Candid Camera Crims

Significantly increased real-time security cameras at Ergon Energy’s Toowoomba and surrounding depots have helped police catch potential thieves red-handed.

The hapless crooks who’d been trying to get their hands on Ergon equipment were unaware every move they were making was being watched live by the companies’ security officers via state-of-the-art high-definition cameras and police were being called.

The footage shows the intruders attempting to steal equipment one moment and within minutes police officers with K9s are in pursuit to make the arrest.

Ergon and Energex’s Manager Corporate Security Justin Morghem said the stepped-up security in the companies’ depots, worksites and on infrastructure were necessary after a spate of break-ins and acts of vandalism occurred around Queensland. You’d think the last thing anyone would want to vandalise or break into – for their own safety – would be an area known to contain high voltage electricity,” Mr Morghem said.

Recently our security team have caught people attempting to break into substations that can have equipment energised at up to 132,000 volts and have damaged equipment connected to the live
network on power poles and transformers.

However, now they’re under heavy video surveillance in many cases we have been able to direct police to the offender in minutes and  have been arrested on site or we have been able to provide
very high resolution images of their faces and the vehicles the intruders used.

While a number of these crazy crooks have been injured, a few of them have been lucky they didn’t end up dead and this security is about saving them from themselves and keeping others in the
community safe.”

Mr Morghem also warned potential offenders the latest cameras are not always as obvious as previous generations of ones saying Ergon and Energex have invested in many concealed devices.

With advances in technology has come the ability to integrate cameras into our buildings, poles and other equipment making them undetectable,” Mr Morghem said.

So any potential thief looking to illegally enter one our facilities won’t know where to look for cameras but they can rest assured our security team will be looking directly at them.”

Submitted by:
Danny Donald
Senior Corporate Communications Advisor
Energex/Ergon
Energex  |  Ergon Energy
26 Reddacliff Street,
Newstead QLD 4006

 

 

Archbishop To Commission Glennie’s 14th Principal

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Archbishop To Commission Glennie’s 14th Principal

The Glennie School Council has officially appointed Ms Mary Anne Evans to the
position of Principal, a decision embraced by the student, staff and parent
community.

On Wednesday, 3rd March 2021, The Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane will commission Ms Evans as the School’s 14th Principal at The Clive Berghofer Sports Centre.

Dignitaries, family, and Principals, both from local schools and the wider
Anglican Schools Commission community will be attending to support Ms Evans on this special occasion.

In addition to the ceremonial commissioning service, the Archbishop and School Captains, Kari Donaldson and Sandra Miller will give addresses, and Ms Evans will be presented with symbols and gifts uniquely representative of The Glennie School.

2021 is an exciting year, with Ms Evans and The Glennie School Council soon to unveil the new strategic plan – The Glennie School: A New Educational Era. The four strategic pillars of Educational Excellence, Sustainable Future, Character Development and a Connected Community will be underpinned by a fresh set of principles ensuring the Glennie Distinctive thrives for decades to come.

The Glennie School’s vision is to make an outstanding impact for the good of society through the quality of our teaching and leadership in education;
ensuring that every student reaches her full spiritual, physical and academic potential to become All She Can Be®”.

In an increasingly complex world where empowering women through education is paramount, our unique blend of academic excellence, character development and student care enables our students to approach their future with confidence, optimism and integrity,” Ms Evans says.

Submitted by:
Mrs Tracey Kessels
Development Officer – Marketing
246A Herries Street
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Australia
P: +61 7 4688 8888
W: www.glennie.qld.edu.au

 

Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?

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Travelling Into The Toowoomba CBD?

Russell Street (Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, Toowoomba) is closed to eastbound traffic from 14/02/2021 until further notice.

Traffic disruptions may occur during preparation for the Russell Streetscape upgrade. Signage and traffic management measures will be in place, as required.
The upgrade will provide new pavement and footpaths, a tree-lined centre median from Victoria Street to Ruthven Street, improved lighting and CCTV coverage, green space and street trees, public art and new street furniture.

The project will inject life into the street and help boost future economic development in our CBD. It’ll also provide a key connection to the emerging Railway Parklands precinct and Queens Park.

Single lane closures and traffic and pedestrian detours will be in place for the safety of pedestrians, motorists and construction workers. Traffic controllers and signage will be in place to direct pedestrians and motorists.

There will be disruptions to traffic flow in the area and we ask that you plan ahead for your trips and follow all signage.

To find out more please contact us or email the project team at russellstrefresh@tr.qld.gov.au.

The project is being completed in two stages:

  • February 2021 to October 2021: Victoria Street to Ruthven Street
  • February 2022 to October 2022: Ruthven Street to Neil Street.

The project is scheduled for completion in October 2022, weather permitting.

 

Good News For Chocolate-Lovers

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Good News For Chocolate-Lovers

Feeling bad about scoffing down all that Valentine’s Day chocolate? No need in future!

Food scientists from the University of Southern Queensland have teamed up with chocolate-makers to invent a healthier alternative, removing the guilt from our favourite pleasure.

Dominated by nutrient-rich, organic ingredients such as blueberries and macadamia nuts, the dark substitute is packed full of antioxidants. And it’s made right here on the Darling Downs.
The choc-contraption is the brainchild of Sarah Pozzebon who graduated from a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Southern Queensland last year.

After months of research, her product finally came to fruition in late 2020. I wanted to keep my chocolate really natural so that’s why I chose organic blueberries as the main ingredient,” she said. They’re full of antioxidants which help the body to repair itself.”

While it might not replace a post-workout shake, Ms Pozzebon says a dark chocolate alternative is a healthier substitute for those looking for a sweet snack after hitting the gym.

It contains much larger amounts of cacao and less sugar than milk chocolate,” she said.

Trevor Smith, owner of Metiisto Artisan Chocolate where Ms Pozzebon’s chocolate is produced, said their cocoa is ethically and morally sourced – good for the body and the soul.

We source our cocoa from neighbouring countries, like the Solomon Islands, so we can guarantee that it’s been harvested without the use of forced, child or trafficked labour,” he said.

At just 20-years of age and with a food science degree up her sleeve, Ms Pozzebon is now looking to the future.
She hopes to secure a job as a product development expert in food manufacturing.

I want to develop more chocolates and continue experimenting with new flavours,” she said. I’m currently interning at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights in Brisbane.”

For those with a sweet tooth, you had better watch this space.

 

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