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A Statement from the Organisers

The SPIRIT OF THE COUNTRY concert is an open air concert, which can’t be rescheduled or moved to another venue. The concert WILL go ahead today. The concert will only be stopped if severe weather (ie. lightning or gale force winds) makes it unsafe for the artists to continue.

Today’s weather forecast for Toowoomba is: 17 – 21°C rain at times, mostly light.

We suggest – hats, raincoats, ponchos, sturdy shoes / rubber boots, plastic chairs.

Please note: Shelters/gazebos and umbrellas are NOT permitted, because they can be potential missiles in windy weather, and because they block other people’s view.

Program – Gates open – 12 noon

MC – Ray Hadley
12.55pm – Indigenous Welcome Dance
Anthem – Straalen
1-00pm – Brendon Walmsley
1-10pm – McAlister Kemp
1-30pm – Bill Chambers
1-50pm – Catherine Britt
2-20pm – Shane Nicholson
2-40pm – James Blundell
3-00pm – Gina Jeffreys
3-20pm – Graeme Connors
3-40pm – Adam Harvey
4-00pm – Beccy Cole
4-20pm – Troy Cassar Daley
4-40pm – Lee Kernaghan
5-05pm – Kasey Chambers
5-30pm – Special Guest John Williamson

Travel
Toowoomba Showgrounds are located on Glenvale Rd Toowoomba, QLD 4350
There are two public entry points to the grounds – Access will only be gained through these gates with a wrist band.
1. Public Entry and Car Park 1, Via Glenvale Road – Gate 2
2. Public Entry and Car Park 2, Via Harvey Road – Gate 8

REMEMBER. NO WRISTBAND, NO ENTRY
Wristbands – You will only gain access to this event by wearing an official wrist band which you would have received prior to the day. Tickets or wristbands will not be available on the day. Children under 5 years do not require tickets (wrist bands).

For more information please visit the website
www.spiritofthecountry.com.au.
or call the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre on 1800 331 155

Public viewing areas and traffic closures for Royal Visit

Motorists and visitors to Ipswich, Grantham and Toowoomba on Sunday should expect road closures and delays as the royal motorcade passes through these areas. Police are urging people who wish to see the Royal Motorcade to pay close attention to road closures and designated viewing points.

Motorists and visitors to these areas will need to expect delays and remain patient when travelling on the roads or waiting for traffic to clear,”  Superintendent Joe Whyte, Toowoomba District Office said.

Police will close roads in advance of the motorcade, and reopen them once the motorcade has passed to ensure a smooth traffic flow. There are going to be delays and we advise motorists to plan early if they intend to stay for the motorcade.”

Police request people attend the public viewing areas to ensure their safety as the motorcade passes.

People who go to what police consider an unsafe area will be moved on,” Superintendent Whyte said Again we ask that people remain calm and courteous to each other and not step onto the road or place themselves in danger.”

People who wish to view the motorcade should arrive in plenty of time and bring food and water in case there is a long wait.”

Road closures will be in place at:

Ipswich District
There will be altered traffic conditions on Wulkuraka Connection Road, Haggerty’s Avenue, Redhill Road, Harwoods and Clarkes roads from 9am to 1pm.

Grantham District
William and Victor Street will be closed from 7am.

Toowoomba District
Changed traffic conditions will be in effect for traffic exiting the Toowoomba Showgrounds between 10am until 8pm. No standing signs will be erected on Glenvale Road at the approach to the showground entrance.

Traffic exiting the showgrounds via the main entrance will be permitted to travel straight on Glenvale Road only until the intersection with Boundary Street. Traffic exiting the showgrounds via the car park on Harvey Road will be permitted to turn RIGHT ONLY onto Harvey Road. After this, traffic can disperse via Panorama Drive or join up with the Drayton-Wellcamp Rd which will enable return to Toowoomba via Euston Road.

Police will be in positions around the showgrounds and will monitor the flow of traffic. Manual police traffic control may eventuate, dependant on the volume of traffic.

Approximate timings and recommended public viewing areas

Ipswich District
11am – 11.30am The old Amberley State School – Rosewood Road, Amberley
11.30am-12.30pm Walloon Town Centre – Haigslea Amberley Road, Queens Street and Karrabin-Rosewood Road, Walloon

Grantham District
12.45 – 1.45pm Anzac Street, this is the main street leading into Grantham from Gatton.

Toowoomba District
1.45 – 2.15pm Warrego Highway, Withcott

2.00 – 2.15pm Intersection of Glenvale and Hampton Roads through to the entrance to the Toowoomba Show Grounds on Glenvale Road

Please note there are no safe vantage points in Brisbane.

Issued by Police Media
Media and Public Affairs Branch
www.police.qld.gov.au

This Saturday, 19th March, at 1:30pm the young people of the Rangeville Space Pilots’ Club (a non-denominational Club supported by the Rangeville Community Church) and made up of young people who make flying model rockets (amongst other things) …plan to hold their first Rocket Launch of the year at the T.A.R.M.A.C. model aircraft flying field, a mere ten-minute drive south of Toowoomba and on the New England Highway. We are guests of TARMAC who, with the Space Club, invite you to come.

Through Hodgsonvale and just past “The Mill”-“The Outlook” you will see the field on your right (look for the windsock)….then just drive in. You are welcome to come and see this happen. (There are  just four ‘launches’ per year). Do bring a folding chair though.  Refreshments are available. Shelter and rest room facilities are available.

Just sit back and relax and watch the kids (young and old) excitedly, in turn, push the launch button… (the kids are under adult supervision) ..while we all count down for the launch and watch each rocket push through billowing smoke and head for the sky. It’s all fun.

Why not come along and escape from all the negative things that have plagued our lives over the past few months and just join in the positive fun of the afternoon. Importantly, there’s no charge for being there.

Come….join in the countdowns….have a ‘fun few hours’.

Barry Whisson
Launch Field Officer.
Ph 07 4635 3267