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2011 Australia Day Awards – Toowoomba Regional Council Area

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Australia Day is an opportunity to acknowledge those who have worked tirelessly to help make our nation one of the proudest and most prosperous countries in the world. This year in particular, when we’ve seen such devastation in our region and throughout our nation, it is important to recognise those who help the community in so many ways.

Cr McVeigh

Corporate Services portfolio leader and Australia Day Committee Chair, Cr John McVeigh said the winners were to be congratulated, not just for their respective awards, but for what they brought to their communities through their character, their enthusiasm and their countless hours of volunteered time.

Regional Winners
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Sarah-Jane MacDonald
Sports Award – Glen Brown
Cultural Award – William Haupt
Community Group/Event Award – Hampton High Country Food and Arts Festival
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Citizen of the Year – Lois Kelly

Clifton & District
Citizen of the Year Award – Geoffrey May
Sports Award – Sarah Flynn
Cultural Award – Back Plains State School Theatre Restuarant
Community Group/Event Award – Pilton Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee

Crow’s Nest District
Citizen of the Year Award – Helen Stevens
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Lucy Hanson
Sports Award – Wayne Donovan
Cultural Award – Trudy Hintz
Community Group/Event Award – Hampton High Country Food and Arts Festival

Goombungee District
Citizen of the Year Award – Yvonne Turner
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Belinda Iseppi
Sports Award – Barry Campbell
Cultural Award – Dorothy Mair
Community Group/Event Award – Boodua Hall

Greenmount District
Citizen of the Year Award – Iris Bryce
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Annallisa Fiechtner
Sports Award – Brooke Richardson
Sports Award (Junior) – Tom Wainwright
Cultural Award – Tony Parsons
Community Group/Event Award – Cambooya and District Family Fun Day

Highfields & District

A scene typical of Australia Day ceremonies around the nation - Robert Prentice receives his award frm Kerry Shine MP at Highfields Pioneer Village.

Citizen of the Year Award – Robert Prentice
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Matthew Goulter
Sports Award – Haydn Weir
Cultural Award – Peter Harvey
Community Group/Event Award – Highfields Pioneer Village, Australia Day Event 2010

Millmerran District
Citizen of the Year Award – Bridget Hogarth
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Tim O’Dea
Sports Award – Jo Jannusch
Cultural Award – Gary Fogarty
Community Group/Event Award – Millmerran Commerce and Progress Association – Christmas in the Bush

Oakey District
Citizen of the Year Award – Mary Smith
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Renae Radke
Sports Award – Brayden Josephs and Katlin Peterson
Cultural Award – William Haupt
Community Group/Event Award – Museum of Australian Army Flying

Pittsworth District

Zoe Stephenson & Kelly Baker at the Pittsworth Australia Day celebrations

Citizen of the Year Award – Lionel Moore
Young Citizen of the Year Award – Simon Playford
Sports Award – Tiffany Dibley
Cultural Award – Owen Murphy
Community Group/Event Award – Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association Inc

Yarraman District
Citizen of the Year Award – Dale Castle
Community Group/Event Award – Yarraman Over 50’s Club
* The Aileen Noble Volunteers Award was presented to Allan Coltus

In congratulaing award winners, Cr McVeigh said “Through the Australia Day awards, we’ve been able to shine the spotlight on the people and events from around the Toowoomba Regional Council area that have played a significant part over the last year in helping forge the lifestyle we all enjoy.”

Death Toll from Queensland Floods

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The death toll for flood-related incidents in south-east Queensland since January 10 has risen to 22.

This follows the discovery of human remains at Murphy’s Creek on Saturday evening and Lowood yesterday. Detectives and forensic specialists are currently investigating on behalf of the Coroner.

To date 35 people have died as a result of flood-related incidents that have occurred in Queensland since November 30, 2010. The thorough search for people missing from the Lockyer Valley is ongoing.

The condolences of the Queensland Police Service are with the families and friends of these people.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Issued by Police Media
www.police.qld.gov.au

Prime Minister to Attend Toowoomba Australia Day Celebrations

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Chris Jensen, Toowomba’s Australia Day Program Co-ordinator, has advised us that Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to be present at  Picnic Point Park for Toowoomba’s Australia Day Awards Ceremony.

A slight change has been made to the Program to accomodate the Prime Minister’s visit.

Amended Entertainment Rundown for Australia Day 2011.

7.45: Caledonian Pipe Band
8.00: Flag Raising etc. (Toowoomba Municipal Band will play National Anthem)
8.10: (Approximately) Municipal Band Recital
9.00: Cactoblastis. (Main Stage)
9.30: High Altitude Harmony. (Front Stage)
10.00: Bush Poet Peter Riddle. (Front Stage)
10.30: Mosaic Judy Unplugged. (Main Stage)
11.10: Announcements etc.
11.15: Rangila. Hindi Bollywood Dancers. (Front Stage)
11.30: The Webb Ensemble (Main Stage)
12.00: Dance Central (Front Stage)
12.30: Australia Day Awards Ceremony (Address by Prime Minister Gillard, Prime Minister presents William Groom Scholarship and at 12.45pm the Australia Day Awards)
1.00: Walmsley Brothers
2.00: Kelly’s Armour
2.30: James Anderssen
3.00: (Approximately) Close of entertainment

Flood Affected Animals Not Forgotten

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The International Fund for Animal Welfare would like to offer treatment to the flood affected animals of the region.

We spoke with Tania Duratovic from International Fund for Animal Welfare.

Baby koala Cassey. She is 415g. She was found on the side of the road and is still in care.
Advice, treament and support, will be FREE for animals with flood related injuries while the International Fund for Animal Welfare Vet is in the region.
Bob, a baby galah found with a damaged wing - released.
An eastern grey kangaroo - Max was found (just under 1kg) in deceased mum's pouch. Still in care-to be released in 2 months.
If you find animals, both domestic and wildlife, that have been impacted by the floods, please call Wildlifes Welfare Carers for more information on 0417 070 337.
Jack, a carpet python found on a building site with an injury to his jaw. He has been released.

Wildlife’s Welfare Carers Inc. is a 24hr/7day a week volunteer organisation. We rescue all Australian Native animals, such as Bettong, Koala, Magpies, Kookaburras, Echidna, Possum, Kangaroo, Birds of Prey, Flying Fox. Wildlife’s Welfare Carers cover the Darling Downs and Surrounding areas.

If you find an injuried animal please keep them warm, dark, and quiet and contact Sonya immediately on 0417 070 337. Please don’t feed or water the animal. If there is a joey in the pouch please don’t pull them out until you have spoken to a carer.

Once the animals are rescued they are assessed by a vet and are placed with  licenced carers. This role is a hard but rewarding one. As there is no funding from the goverment we rely on the kindness of the community through raffles or sauage sizzles. We thank all who donate and help us in this way.

Would you like to sponsor an animal in care?
For more information please call  Sonya on 0417 070 337 or email sswhales@hotmail.com
Would you like to make a donation?
Please call for a list of what you can help us with . Money or items to be raffled are always of assistance. Post: 12 Hamlyn RD Oakey QLD 4401

Phone 4691 2675, 0417 070 337 or email: wildlifeswelfarecarersinc@yahoo.com.au

A Word About Lost Vehicles

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Friends,

In this trying time, many people are confused about how to recover their property, particularly vehicles.

To assist with the identification, location and return of vehicles involved in the 2011 floods in the South East Qld area, the following advice is issued to assist the public in the return of their vehicle. People suffering loss of the vehicle are encouraged to contact Policelink on 131444.

It is important that any insurance details are included and all possible vehicle descriptions provided. Advice as to whether anyone/business authorised to remove the vehicle should also be provided.

Tony Rehn, Crime Prevention Officer, Southern Region
Queensland Police Service
Ph 0746316755   Fax 0746153200
P.O. Box 1333, Toowoomba Qld 4350
QPS website: www.police.qld.gov.au
131444 Police link – the new number to report non urgent incidents
Crimestoppers 1800 333 000
Website: www.crimestoppers.com.au
Victims Assist Scheme 1300 546 587 1300linkup

Mixed Bag of Entertainment for Australia Day 2011

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Highfields Pioneer Village on Australia Day (Wednesday, 26th January) will have a variety of entertainment and displays, sure to interest all ages.

Trevor Dodds

Highfields entertainer Trevor Dodds will be performing a selection of Australian band music including Cold Chisel and Men at Work as well as songs by Lee Kernaghan, Paul Kelly, Peter Allen and John Williamson. Trevor has been singing and playing both acoustic and electric guitar since he was 13 years old. Originally from Gayndah, Trevor is an ex-policeman who enjoys performing Australiana & Australian rock songs. He was a Sergeant in Longreach where he was also became involved with tourism. He has performed in Brisbane, Longreach, Birdsville, Mooloolaba, Millmerran & Gladstone. Trevor’s corporate work includes Qld Cotton, Highfields Christmas Block Party and the David Hack Classic Meet.
‘It was a privilege to be asked to put a different stamp on Australia Day at Highfields with the music of Australian bands,” says Trevor.

Egor the naked neck chicken is one of many new additions to the animal nursery this year. The breed was introduced to the village in April last year when Judy Barnett of Clintonvale donated a rooster to the Highfields Pioneer Village. Judy will be displaying a number of rare breeds at the village on Australia Day.

The chickens produced from the mating to the chooks at the village have all had the naked neck feature,” says the village’s Jody Ashford. The breed is especially good in hot climates.”

Jody & Egor

Naked neck chickens are naturally devoid of feathers on their neck and vent. It is also called Transylvanian Naked Neck, as well as the Turken. Originally from Central Europe, it originated in Hungary and was largely developed in Germany. The name Turken” arose from the mistaken idea that the bird was a hybrid of a chicken and the domestic turkey. The trait for a naked neck is a dominant one controlled by one gene and is fairly easy to introduce into other breeds.

Bobby Flynn singer/songwriter who we came to know and love on Australian Idol, will be the official Woolworths Australia Day Ambassador to speak at the official Highfields Australia Day ceremony to start at 2pm, and will be available at 3pm to take questions from the public.

The Australia Day Celebrations at Highfields are being held at the Highfields Pioneer Village, 73 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields. Other activities during the day include Milking the Cow at 9:30am, Beekeeping, Blacksmithing, Working Draught Horses and lots of food including Billy Tea and Damper.

For more information please contact Jody Ashford on: (07) 4696 6309.

Photos and Story by Jenny Gersekowski.

List of Items Urgently Needed for Lockyer Valley Flood Recovery

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Good afternoon,

We had a person at the Gatton Sports Centre donation point give us a specific  list of items there is currently an urgent need.  They have asked us to pass this list on to our friends in the local media.

The list, in order of priority, is as follows:

1. Toilet Brushes
2. 9 volt batteries (VERY URGENT!)
3. Mops (they URGENTLY need these!)
4. Gumboots
5. Gloves
6. Buckets
7. Scrubbing brushes
8. Bleach
9. Disinfectant
10. Disposable face masks
11. Any batteries
12. Garden rakes etc.
13. Hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, handsaws, etc.)

They have been absolutely inundated with clothing and toiletries, so no more of these items for the time being please.

Items should be dropped off at the Old Pavilion, Gatton Sports Centre, 136 Spencer Street, Gatton.

Open 7 days between 8AM and 5PM.

Kind regards,

James Deck
Media Relations
Grantham Flood Support

http://www.granthamfloodsupport.com
http://www.facebook.com/granthamfloodsupport

Mobile: +61 424 068 475

Our Region News Blog goes Over 500,000 Hits in 12 Months to Date

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Since the catastrophic events of Monday 10 January 2011 Our Region and Toowoomba Regional Radio has received tens of queries from across the world from BBC World News,  Sky News, media from Toowoomba’s sister city in New Zealand Wanganui and Florida USA. Due to the worldwide interest web traffic has increased significantly and pushed site hits to over 1/2 million. This is amazing!

Thank you for our regular readers for dropping by and seeing what’s new and to our many first time visitors this year.

Peak of hits after the January 10 flash flooding event in Toowoomba and the


January 2010 – January 2011
Successful requests: 541,214
Average successful requests per day: 1,388
Data transferred: 13.29 gigabytes *For a media light site this is substantial.

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