World Environment Day – Forests: Nature At Your Service 5 June, 2011
To whom it may concern, I am writing from United Nations Environment Program, UNEP, and I have noticed, that you have previously supported World Environment Day (WED) by writing an article about a special event you have undertaken for World Environment Day I hope you are also interested in supporting WED by organizing an event […]
Calls For Community Cabinet Deputation Requests
Member for Toowoomba North Kerry Shine is encouraging people concerned about mining explorations being carried out in the local area to apply for deputations at the upcoming Community Cabinet in Toowoomba on Sunday, March 13th. Mr Shine said he had already raised the issue with the new Minister for Mining, Stirling Hinchliffe, and was keen […]
Australian Government Accepts Offer of Japanese War Records
The Australian Government has welcomed Japanese Foreign Minister Maehara’s apology to Australian Prisoners of War (POWs) for the horrors they endured under Japanese control in World War II. Foreign Minister Maehara’s apology was made in a spirit of reconciliation during the visit to Japan of five former Australian POWs and their carers under the auspices […]
Monster Post-Flood Gold Coin Garage Sale March 7th & 8th
There has been a monstrous surplus of generously donated items amassed at the makeshift distribution centre in Darlow Street, Dalby following the floods. A massive garage sale will be held by Western Downs Regional Council in Dalby, offering a range of goods in excellent condition. While many of the items are used, some are new. […]
Council Connections: Week 1, March 2011
The weekly program keeping you up to date with Toowoomba Regional Council’s facilities, activities and services. Council Connections 69A Darren talks about animal management, council meetings, council’s newsletter, Milne Bay Aquatic Centre refurbishments, rate notice discounts, a photographic display, event funding grants and emergency numbers.
Minor Localised Flooding in Dalby – Final Update
As a result of heavy rainfall in the district in the past 24 hours Dalby residents are advised that minor localised flooding has occurred in the township. With no significant rainfall across the Western Downs this afternoon or forecast overnight, Western Downs Regional Council has issued its final update for this flood event. As of […]